and sustainability 2010 - Sappi

Contents
Who we are and 2010 highlights 2
Message from the chief executive offi cer 4
Sustainable organisation 6
Sustainable fi bre 7
Sustainable manufacturing 10
Sustainable products and marketplace 12
Our vision
To embed the 3Ps of Prosperity,
People and Planet into our
everyday business processes to
add value to all stakeholders, and
to help achieve our goal to be,
on a sustainable basis, the most
profi table company in paper, pulp
and chemical cellulose solutions.
Our mission statement
fulfils this aspiration
Delivering on sustainability by:
���Focusing on ethical Performance in keeping
with our values of Excellence, Integrity and Respect
���Generating Prosperity as our ability to remain
a sustainable player is founded on generating
profi ts in the short- and long-term
���Improving the lives of People through products
and services that enrich their lives and by providing
an environment in which they can develop their
full potential
���Treading more lightly on the Planet by
balancing our needs with our impact on the Earth.
An expanded version of this report, together with the
GRI G3 indicators, can be found on our website
www.sappi.com
2010 sustainability report
Key issues 14
Report-back on targets and Charter commitments 19
– Prosperity 20
– People 28
– Planet 36
External accolades and benchmarks 44
Our Sustainability Charter
We define sustainable development as “development which
meets the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own needs”.*
We incorporate the principles of sustainable development
into our everyday business practices by developing a culture
of compliance. Sappi’s people commit to the following goals:
Prosperity
� Focus on long-term profitable growth
� Promote an ethical culture
� Drive customer satisfaction through technology
and innovation
� Build on our competitive position in our core markets
� Maintain our licence to trade
� Create value for all stakeholders.
People
� Provide training and development opportunities
� Cultivate an inclusive, diverse workplace
� Be a great place to work
� Prioritise wellbeing, safety and health
� Engage with stakeholders openly and constructively
� Partner with communities.
Planet
� Safeguard biodiversity by promoting sustainable forestry
� Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase our use
of renewable energy
� Continue our commitment to independent environmental,
wood and fibre certification systems
� Reduce solid waste and improve water quality
� Promote the recovery and use of recycled fibre
� Conform with best environmental practice and legislation.
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* The Brundtland Report, Our Common Future