2008 Annual report - Sappi
2008 Annual report - Sappi
2008 Annual report - Sappi
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sappi<br />
Ideas that matter<br />
Print remains one of the most powerful forms of communication.<br />
It is personal and emotive, and connects on many levels with<br />
its audience, making it an exceptionally effective communication<br />
channel for non-profit organisations – for fundraising purposes,<br />
education and raising awareness.<br />
In addition to the grants awarded, the creators, campaigns and worthy causes for whom the<br />
campaigns are designed and initiated are featured in a book published annually.<br />
A long-standing <strong>Sappi</strong> initiative, Ideas that Matter, is aimed<br />
at assisting non-profit organisations worldwide by awarding<br />
annual funding to innovative designers for print campaigns that<br />
promote worthwhile social causes.<br />
Launched in 1999, Ideas that Matter draws entries from all<br />
over the world, and grants totalling US$1 million are awarded<br />
annually. <strong>Sappi</strong>’s funding is awarded to design students,<br />
professional designers and design agencies. They donate<br />
their time and expertise in developing original and impactful<br />
campaigns, while <strong>Sappi</strong> funds the implementation costs. Over<br />
the past nine years, US$9 million in <strong>Sappi</strong> funding has resulted<br />
in some of the most creative and effective campaigns produced<br />
for non-profit organisations.<br />
This year, over 200 entries were received from 15 countries<br />
in the regions in which <strong>Sappi</strong> operates, and 36 entries were<br />
given grants. Causes such as climate change, cancer research,<br />
animal anti-cruelty and interventions for the disabled, youth and<br />
marginalised communities received funding.<br />
<strong>Sappi</strong> is committed to conducting our business responsibly and<br />
helping to create stable, healthy communities. Ideas that Matter<br />
is an important expression of this commitment.<br />
<strong>Sappi</strong> papermaking process continued<br />
coating<br />
cutting and wrapping<br />
despatch<br />
Super calender<br />
– optimises the coated paper surface to<br />
develop smoothness and gloss<br />
Sheet cutter<br />
Coater<br />
Slitter winder – cuts large rolls into smaller rolls<br />
Sheets<br />
Rolls<br />
// <strong>2008</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>report</strong><br />
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