Our performance in 2009 - Sappi

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Our performance against sustainability objectives
Our sustainability 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 the Sappi Limited goal to be, on a sustainable basis, the most profitable company in paper, pulp and cellulose-based solutions.
Our approach to sustainability
Our Sustainability Charter, which sets out specific Prosperity, People and Planet commitments, is the roadmap for embedding
sustainability practices into our business. The table that starts below shows our performance against the objectives set out in the
Charter, as well as our future targets.
International, independently verified management systems including forest certification systems (FSC, PEFC and SFI ®), OHSAS
18001 and OSHA health and safety standards, ISO 14001 environmental standards and ISO 9001 quality standards underpin our
strategic approach to sustainable development. This is enhanced by the use of external indicators and benchmarks such as the
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3 guidelines, the JSE Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Index, the Carbon Disclosure Project
and the UN Global Compact.
Our regional sustainability councils report to a Group Sustainable Development Council (GSDC). Ultimate responsibility for
sustainability rests with the executive sustainability committee. Chaired by an independent non-executive director, this committee
determines the priorities for the group’s efforts.
Prosperity = charter commitment
Sappi
performance
indicators
Focus on long-term profitable growth
Actual performance Future targets i More info
This commitment supports our strategic and financial objectives, set out on pages 5 to 7.
Value add Increased shareholder value and financial viability will enhance Sappi’s overall sustainability.
Promote an ethical culture
Code of Ethics
Governance
Post-roll out internal communications
through posters
Group and Regional Sustainability
Councils operating well
Formation of board/executive
sustainability committee
Conduct employee survey on
Code of Ethics understanding
and compliance
Value add The basis of sound governance and stakeholder confidence; also enhances reputation and licence to trade.
Drive customer satisfaction through technology and innovation
Investment in new
products
Margins and market
share in the profitable
and fast growing digital
print sector in Europe
In Europe, launch of Identicate
– security tracking paper using
nanotechnology
In North America, launch of a range
of digital papers and new Mokka
pattern for casting release papers
In South Africa, new passport paper
to enhanced specifications and
launch of wet strength label paper for
beverage bottles
Our market share in the European
digital print sector is not significant
yet. Sappi is developing tailor-made
solutions for digital print
Review current portfolio of
brands and product selection
Investigate return on capital
employed (ROCE) assessment
of research and development
Understand customer/end-user
needs and Sappi’s performance
in satisfying these
Increase amount of revenue/
profit from ‘new’ business
Secure a leading position in the
emerging segments, while
taking a profitable share in the
already developed digital print
segments. New product
solutions will be launched in
Europe in early 2010