Social responsibility

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.

Demonstrating the spirit of Ubuntu during the pandemic

Compassion and humanity. Those are the attributes of ‘ubuntu’. And that’s the spirit Sappi demonstrated during the Covid-19 pandemic in a number of different ways.

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.
Creating spaces to connect with nature

Creating spaces to connect with nature in South Africa

Nature reserves are becoming more and more important in an increasingly urbanised world. Only by spending time in protected places do we have a sense of how rich in birds, flowers and insects our countryside could be.
Building communities through the power of sports

Building communities through the power of sports in South Africa

Sappi partners with the Abashintshi to make sports days come to life by sponsoring team prizes and trophies.

Sappi Trails Programme

The growth of the Sappi Trails Programme has resulted in a world class network of trails in the Karkloof and Howick area in KwaZulu-Natal. Extensive and exciting trail networks have also been established at both Mankele Bike Park and Tranquilitas Adventure Farm in Mpumalanga.

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