Water

Sustainability highlights from Europe
Sustainability is at the very core of our global business. This report covers the highlights from Europe during 23/24
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22 April 2023 – Today, Sappi joins the world in celebrating Mother Earth Day and in reflecting on our investment in nature.
Focused on a Thrive25 sustainability goal to reduce energy use, Sappi North America has also successfully reduced water and steam use at our Cloquet Mill.
We act as responsible stewards of the natural resources under our watch, including our landholdings in Southern Africa classified as inland wetlands. This FAQ explains how.
We act as responsible stewards of water resources, reducing our water consumption and improving the quality of water we return to the environment. Discover how in South Africa with this FAQ.
We act as responsible stewards of water resources, reducing our water consumption and improving the quality of water we return to the environment. Read about our progress in Europe in 2021.
Diving deep into more sustainable pulping technology
Currently, pulping of wood to isolate cellulose fibres for paper production uses energy-intensive technologies developed more than a century ago that require fossil chemicals.
Unlocking wastewater opportunities at Lanaken Mill
In June 2019, Sappi Europe completed the re-build of PM8 at Lanaken Mill. The mill can now produce woodfree coated paper in addition to lightweight coated paper.
Working as water stewards
According to the World Resources Institute, the Southern African region is characterised as an area of high water stress. Which is why we try to make every drop count.
We act as responsible stewards of water resources, reducing our water consumption and improving the quality of water we return to the environment.  

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