Partnerships

Learning a different set of skills

Learning new skills during the pandemic in South Africa

Pattern-cutting and sewing are not skills generally associated with fitters, millwrights and instrument technicians. However, one of the key things COVID-19 has taught us is the importance of flexibility.
Giving people the tools to succeed

Giving people the tools to succeed in South Africa

Our focus is on equipping our people and the communities in which we operate with the life and career skills, knowledge and confidence to build on their own capabilities and further their development.
Actively participating in transformation

Contributing to transformation in South Africa

As a company headquartered in South Africa, with significant assets and people, transformation is an important component of our reputation and licence to trade.

Abashintshi: planting seeds of opportunity

Long-lasting change comes from within individuals and within communities. Against this backdrop, in 2015, Sappi SA launched the Abashintshi (’Changers’ in isiZulu) programme.
Driving holistic Enterprise and Supplier Development

Supporting SMMEs in South Africa

Small businesses have been called ‘the backbone of any economy’. They fuel local growth and development, sustain workers in meaningful employment and provide vital services.

Promoting South Africa’s growth and development

In November 2019, we announced our intention to make investments totalling up to ZAR14 billion over the next six years in our South African operations.
Mapping the new world of climate change

Mapping the new world of climate change

A preliminary climate change investigation conducted by Sappi Forests’ scientists indicated that climate change is likely to be greater in Southern Africa compared to the world average.
Saiccor Mill and wastewater

Responsibly monitoring wastewater at Saiccor Mill

The world’s oceans are under increasing pressure, which is why it’s important to maintain marine biodiversity. That’s the overarching focus of the Saiccor Mill outfall monitoring programme.
Reintroducing South Africa’s most endangered tree into communities

Reintroducing an endangered tree in Southern Africa

Endemic to the forests of Southern Africa (Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe), the Pepper-bark tree (Warburgia salutaris) is considered Endangered at the global level according to the IUCN Red List.
A doubly sweet solution

Sweet solutions for a thriving world

At Sappi, we're cultivating more value and purpose from every tree. Together with our partners in South Africa, we're building a thriving world by unlocking the power of renewable resources. 

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