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(c) Sappi Europe
19.06.2023

Sappi Gratkorn’s increases share of renewable energy

As part of Sappi Europe's full scale decarbonisation roadmap, Gratkorn mill is expanding the share of biomass to be used as an energy source, further driving the move away from fossil fuels as part of the mill’s contribution to the European roadmap. The project follows the recent modernisation of the power plant boiler which enabled the shift from coal to a combined approach of biomass and natural gas.

The mill is now embarking on a next step, enhancing its infrastructure and therefore capacity in order to handle the delivery, sorting and processing of increased biomass levels. This increased utilisation requires an improved biomass handling system at the mill as well as decentralised intermediate storage terminals within the surrounding regions.

"With our long-standing competent wood sourcing partner Papierholz Austria, we will continue our journey to move away from fossil fuels at Gratkorn mill and work towards a climate-neutral future”, says Peter Putz, Managing Director of Sappi Austria GmbH.

For the near term, Sappi’s decarbonisation roadmap includes close to 80 projects being carried out across its European mills by 2025.

As part of Sappi Europe's full scale decarbonisation roadmap, Gratkorn mill is expanding the share of biomass to be used as an energy source, further driving the move away from fossil fuels as part of the mill’s contribution to the European roadmap. The project follows the recent modernisation of the power plant boiler which enabled the shift from coal to a combined approach of biomass and natural gas.

The mill is now embarking on a next step, enhancing its infrastructure and therefore capacity in order to handle the delivery, sorting and processing of increased biomass levels. This increased utilisation requires an improved biomass handling system at the mill as well as decentralised intermediate storage terminals within the surrounding regions.

"With our long-standing competent wood sourcing partner Papierholz Austria, we will continue our journey to move away from fossil fuels at Gratkorn mill and work towards a climate-neutral future”, says Peter Putz, Managing Director of Sappi Austria GmbH.

For the near term, Sappi’s decarbonisation roadmap includes close to 80 projects being carried out across its European mills by 2025.

“Our 2025 roadmap identifies the path we have embarked on towards a carbon-neutral future,” explains Sarah Price, Director Sustainability of Sappi Europe. The objective is to reduce emissions of specific greenhouse gases (Scope 1 and 2) by 25 per cent and to increase the share of renewable energy in Europe to 50 per cent by 2025 (compared to 2019). Additionally, Sappi’s 2030 science-based target is to reduce carbon emissions by 41.5% per ton of product. “We’re already making good progress towards these targets, with a large number of projects already well-underway or completed”.

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29.03.2022

Sappi expands its Range of sustainable Packaging Papers

With new translucent paper Crystalcon, Sappi is adding another innovative product to its range of sustainable packaging papers. Used in combination with Sappi’s heat-sealable Seal Silk, the new paper delivers a recyclable, easy-to-implement packaging solution for a variety of food and non-food applications.

  • Crystalcon’s translucence allows consumers a direct view of the package content
  • No additional converting or finishing of the papers is required
  • From confectionery to envelopes and magazines, this is a sustainable packaging solution suitable for both food and non-food applications

Manufacturers are currently facing twin challenges: consumers are increasingly demanding more sustainable packaging solutions, but they also want to be able to examine product contents when walking through supermarket aisles. Currently, film is often used in whole or in part for such packaging.

With new translucent paper Crystalcon, Sappi is adding another innovative product to its range of sustainable packaging papers. Used in combination with Sappi’s heat-sealable Seal Silk, the new paper delivers a recyclable, easy-to-implement packaging solution for a variety of food and non-food applications.

  • Crystalcon’s translucence allows consumers a direct view of the package content
  • No additional converting or finishing of the papers is required
  • From confectionery to envelopes and magazines, this is a sustainable packaging solution suitable for both food and non-food applications

Manufacturers are currently facing twin challenges: consumers are increasingly demanding more sustainable packaging solutions, but they also want to be able to examine product contents when walking through supermarket aisles. Currently, film is often used in whole or in part for such packaging.

A sustainable packaging solution
The combination of Crystalcon with Sappi Seal Silk, from Sappi’s innovative Functional Paper Packaging division, offers a highly sustainable packaging solution. The Seal papers feature excellent heat-sealing properties and are recyclable through standard paper disposal systems. Meanwhile, the new translucent Crystalcon paper can be easily sealed onto Sappi Seal. The result is that this fast and sustainable packaging solution is well suited to both food and non-food applications.

Crystalcon is an uncoated, compostable translucent paper. Although not completely transparent, it allows sufficient visibility for consumers to examine the packaged product. From noodles and rice to magazines, viewing windows in envelopes or sales packaging for greeting cards, the possible applications are numerous.

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Marianna Evenstein (Moderation), Gustavo Duarte (sappi), Kerstin Dietze (sappi) and Julian Thielen (Interseroh Plus)
08.02.2022

Sappi's Blue Couch Series: Switching to sustainable packaging material

The demand for environmentally friendly packaging continues to grow. This development is posing real challenges for brand owners. How do they make the switch to flexible packaging that is recyclable? What needs to be considered? How can the issue of recycling be advanced? And why does Europe still need to catch up on topics such as “defining recyclability” and “test methods”? Insight into these questions and more is featured in a new episode of Sappi's Blue Couch Series.

  • “Functional paper packaging – the path towards greater recyclability”
  • Julian Thielen, Head of the “Made for Recycling” service at Interseroh Plus, Kerstin Dietze, Key Account Manager for Paper and Packaging Solutions at Sappi, and Gustavo Duarte, Manager Competence Center Packaging Solutions at Sappi

The “Functional Paper Packaging – the path towards greater recyclability” episode will begin airing on 22 February, here.

The demand for environmentally friendly packaging continues to grow. This development is posing real challenges for brand owners. How do they make the switch to flexible packaging that is recyclable? What needs to be considered? How can the issue of recycling be advanced? And why does Europe still need to catch up on topics such as “defining recyclability” and “test methods”? Insight into these questions and more is featured in a new episode of Sappi's Blue Couch Series.

  • “Functional paper packaging – the path towards greater recyclability”
  • Julian Thielen, Head of the “Made for Recycling” service at Interseroh Plus, Kerstin Dietze, Key Account Manager for Paper and Packaging Solutions at Sappi, and Gustavo Duarte, Manager Competence Center Packaging Solutions at Sappi

The “Functional Paper Packaging – the path towards greater recyclability” episode will begin airing on 22 February, here.

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Sappi product portfolio of face stock papers ist being expanded with Parade Label SG from its Gratkorn site (c) Sappi Europe
Sappi Label Papers Parade Label SG
12.01.2022

Sappi expands its product portfolio

  • High performing face stock paper delivers convincing results for multiple applications
  • Sappi product portfolio of face stock papers ist being expanded with Parade Label SG from its Gratkorn site

Sappi, manufacturer of numerous packaging and speciality papers for a wide range of markets, is launching the Parade Label SG, a one-side coated face stock label paper that excels in terms of properties such as printability, opacity and stiffness, as well as with its many options for further processing.

  • High performing face stock paper delivers convincing results for multiple applications
  • Sappi product portfolio of face stock papers ist being expanded with Parade Label SG from its Gratkorn site

Sappi, manufacturer of numerous packaging and speciality papers for a wide range of markets, is launching the Parade Label SG, a one-side coated face stock label paper that excels in terms of properties such as printability, opacity and stiffness, as well as with its many options for further processing.

  • Semi-gloss face stock paper with high-quality performance characteristics
  • Suitable for a wide range of applications, e.g. labels for food, non-food, HABA and VIP
  • Available in 77, 78 and 80 gsm
  • Manufactured in Gratkorn, one of the largest and ultra-modern paper mills in Europe

Sappi offers an extensive range of base papers for wet-glue and self-adhesive labels. With its new Parade Label SG, the company is now introducing a one-side coated, semi-gloss face stock label paper that is approved for direct contact with food and that complies with DIN EN 71 for toy safety. The range of applications includes labels for food, non-food, beverages and health and beauty aids (HABA), as well as for logistics and variable information printing (VIP) due to its excellent thermal transfer printability.

The fibre-based face stock solution guarantees high-quality results in printing and finishing, through the entire production and converting chain. It features high stiffness and resilience, so the label will not be damaged and will fit accurately even after labelling.

Sappi invests in customer proximity
To ensure 100 percent availability and fast delivery of its label papers, Sappi has proactively positioned itself for the future and set the course for reliable production and seamless supply chains – with its plants in Alfeld, Carmignano and Condino. The plant in Gratkorn, where Sappi has invested in new technical equipment, has now been added to the list. With modern production facilities, from paper machines to finishing technology, as well as extensive expertise in the production of coated papers, the site has everything in place to ensure top-class products. Available capacity is being expanded gradually to include the production of Parade Label papers alongside existing graphical grades.

Because of the central location of Sappi’s production site in Gratkorn, Parade Label SG can be supplied quickly throughout Europe and beyond. The short transportation distances save greenhouse emissions and protect the environment; shorter production cycles then enable good availability and fast supply. Parade Label SG is certified for direct food contact and available in grammages of 77, 78 and 80 g/m². Sappi can provide Parade Label SG with FSC or PEFC certificates on request.

Sappi will be presenting its new developments in the field of label papers, among others, at the upcoming LabelExpo Europe in Brussels in April 2022.

22.11.2021

Sappi invests in Kirkniemi Mill on decarbonisation journey

Sappi has approved an investment in Kirkniemi Mill in Lohja, Finland which enables a switch in its energy sourcing to renewable bioenergy. With this investment the mill’s direct fossil greenhouse gas emissions will reduce by ca. 90 percent, which is equivalent to 230 000 tons of carbon dioxide annually.

The project, set for completion in early 2023, will contribute significantly to Sappi Europe’s decarbonisation roadmap by exiting coal at one of its last facilities partially using this fuel type. Biomass will then be used in Kirkniemi’s multi-fuel boiler, built in 2015. The move advances Sappi towards its 2025 targets which include reducing specific greenhouse gas emissions (scope 1 and 2) by 25 percent and increasing renewable energy share to 50 percent in Europe compared to 2019.

The investment will establish the equipment needed to receive, store and handle woody biomass like the bark, sawdust and wood chips used for biofuel production. Such biomass types are by-products from the forest-based industry and utilising them for energy production derives further value from the forest resource.

Sappi has approved an investment in Kirkniemi Mill in Lohja, Finland which enables a switch in its energy sourcing to renewable bioenergy. With this investment the mill’s direct fossil greenhouse gas emissions will reduce by ca. 90 percent, which is equivalent to 230 000 tons of carbon dioxide annually.

The project, set for completion in early 2023, will contribute significantly to Sappi Europe’s decarbonisation roadmap by exiting coal at one of its last facilities partially using this fuel type. Biomass will then be used in Kirkniemi’s multi-fuel boiler, built in 2015. The move advances Sappi towards its 2025 targets which include reducing specific greenhouse gas emissions (scope 1 and 2) by 25 percent and increasing renewable energy share to 50 percent in Europe compared to 2019.

The investment will establish the equipment needed to receive, store and handle woody biomass like the bark, sawdust and wood chips used for biofuel production. Such biomass types are by-products from the forest-based industry and utilising them for energy production derives further value from the forest resource.

In addition to increasing share of renewable energy, Sappi’s mills are also focused on reducing energy consumption. Sappi Kirkniemi Mill is party to Finland’s National Energy Efficiency Agreement and consistently reaches their energy saving targets. Kirkniemi’s ISO 50001 certification provides further evidence of the mill’s systematic improvement in energy efficiency.

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Uncoated, ultra-bright virgin fibre liner with exceptional feel and colour reproduction (c) Sappi
Fusion Nature Blog
20.04.2021

Uncoated, ultra-bright virgin fibre liner with exceptional feel and colour reproduction

Sappi is expanding its product range for corrugated board applications with Fusion Nature Plus.

With Fusion Nature Plus, Sappi is launching an uncoated, fully bleached and completely recyclable virgin fibre liner. The company provides a unique variety of packaging and speciality papers. The specialist in paper-based solutions also offers a wide range of products in relation to labels. Fusion Nature Plus offers excellent printing results in flexographic, digital and offset printing processes.

  • Ultra-bright, uncoated virgin fibre paper with excellent printing results
  • Ideal for attractive corrugated board as well as premium shopping bags
  • Can be used as topliner, liner or fluting
  • Available in grammages of 80 to 130 g/m²

The virgin fibre liner is based on the concept of the successful Fusion Topliner. In contrast to the double-coated Fusion Topliner, Fusion Nature Plus has a natural, uncoated surface with a more tactile feel, in response to the growing market appetite for this type of product. The liner is also provided in very low grammages.

Sappi is expanding its product range for corrugated board applications with Fusion Nature Plus.

With Fusion Nature Plus, Sappi is launching an uncoated, fully bleached and completely recyclable virgin fibre liner. The company provides a unique variety of packaging and speciality papers. The specialist in paper-based solutions also offers a wide range of products in relation to labels. Fusion Nature Plus offers excellent printing results in flexographic, digital and offset printing processes.

  • Ultra-bright, uncoated virgin fibre paper with excellent printing results
  • Ideal for attractive corrugated board as well as premium shopping bags
  • Can be used as topliner, liner or fluting
  • Available in grammages of 80 to 130 g/m²

The virgin fibre liner is based on the concept of the successful Fusion Topliner. In contrast to the double-coated Fusion Topliner, Fusion Nature Plus has a natural, uncoated surface with a more tactile feel, in response to the growing market appetite for this type of product. The liner is also provided in very low grammages.

Fusion Nature Plus enhances brand appearance

Brand owners, corrugated board processors, manufacturers of display cartons and folding cartons as well as designers all benefit from the versatility of the new Fusion Nature Plus. In contrast to conventional uncoated liner papers, the material offers high brightness, brilliant colour reproduction and consistently high quality. These features make the product the perfect choice for corrugated board or solid board packaging, where a very bright appearance is needed for topliners, inner liners and corrugating applications. Whether used as an inlay in cosmetics or confectionery packaging, or as a liner in shipping packaging to ensure an exceptional unboxing experience, Fusion Nature Plus is called upon wherever an enhanced appearance is desired.

Another area of application is paper carrier bags, where uncoated paper qualities are often preferred.

Fusion Nature Plus is ideally suited to a range of printing processes: the product achieves outstanding results in flexographic and offset printing. The pre-treated surface and high brightness offer clear advantages with regard to primer requirements and print behaviour, especially for inkjet-based digital printing. Bernd Gelder, Head of Sales Containerboard at Sappi Europe: ‘With its exceptional print quality and impressive colour reproduction, Fusion Nature Plus particularly appeals to packaging customers who value a natural look and feel in paper. The response from the market, in which packaging based on corrugated board still needs to take on a bigger role, is enormous, of course, with the result that we have succeeded in completing a number of interesting end applications and customer projects with Fusion Nature Plus shortly after market launch.’

Virgin fibre vital for recycling

In continuous recycling use, fiber that has already been recycled is subject to a progressive weakening of quality, resulting in a weakness in the products that incorporate them, but also, crucially, over time they will ultimately degrade to a point where they become unrecoverable. As a result, a certain amount of virgin fibre needs to be introduced into the cycle on a regular basis. Without continuous virgin fibre contribution to the pulp cycle, recycled producers will in the end run out of raw material. The premium virgin fibre liner Fusion Nature Plus from Sappi plays an important role here in maintaining the quality of the recycling substrate.

Thanks to the central location of Sappi’s production site in Ehingen, Fusion Nature Plus can be supplied quickly throughout Europe. The shorter transportation distances reduce transport related fossil emissions and protect the environment. The shorter production cycles in turn ensure high availability and rapid supply.

Fusion Nature Plus is currently available in six grammages from 80 to 130 g/m² in both sheet and roll form. Sappi can also provide Fusion Nature Plus with FSC or PEFC certificates on request.

Sappi: A milestone in sustainable packaging (c)Sappi Europe
Based on the motto ‘Pro Planet: Paper Packaging – welcome to the new pack-age’, Sappi presents numerous opportunities for its customers to package their food or non-food products in sustainable, premium packaging.
12.01.2021

Sappi: A milestone in sustainable packaging

  • Sappi implements innovative barrier paper technology to increase production

Sappi will introduce new barrier coating technology for functional paper packaging at its speciality mill in Alfeld, Germany, strengthening its position as the leading global provider of sustainable paper packaging solutions. Explaining the decision, Berry Wiersum, CEO Sappi Europe stated: “Expanding the use of our proprietary barrier coating technology underpins Sappi’s drive to maintain our leading position in barrier coated paper as well the commitment we have with our customers in developing innovative future focused packaging solutions which contribute towards a sustainable future”

•    Investment in sustainable barrier coating technology
•    Comprehensive expertise in future focused functional paper packaging
•    Where performance meets environmental accountability

  • Sappi implements innovative barrier paper technology to increase production

Sappi will introduce new barrier coating technology for functional paper packaging at its speciality mill in Alfeld, Germany, strengthening its position as the leading global provider of sustainable paper packaging solutions. Explaining the decision, Berry Wiersum, CEO Sappi Europe stated: “Expanding the use of our proprietary barrier coating technology underpins Sappi’s drive to maintain our leading position in barrier coated paper as well the commitment we have with our customers in developing innovative future focused packaging solutions which contribute towards a sustainable future”

•    Investment in sustainable barrier coating technology
•    Comprehensive expertise in future focused functional paper packaging
•    Where performance meets environmental accountability

The demand for paper and paperboard packaging continues to rise dramatically as consumers become increasingly mindful of the impact their buying choices have on the environment.  The call for innovative, truly sustainable solutions has never been louder. Sappi is striving to support its customers to go beyond traditional film and foil-based material solutions, growing its products ranges to meet the demands of our ever-changing world. Working directly with brand owners Sappi seeks to create future-oriented circular solutions in line with growing collective global responsibilities.

The desire to continuously evolve to meet and exceed the business needs requires ongoing investment in innovation in order to create the solutions of tomorrow. Sappi’s acquisition of Rockwell Solutions has deepened the company’s barrier paper manufacturing knowledge. Adding barrier coater capacity at Alfeld Mill further upscales our capabilities, brings this unique combination of paper, dispersion and coating technology to more customers and enables Sappi to offer customers even more competitive and attractive paper packaging solutions.

Sappi has made great strides to provide future-focused products and services – matching and exceeding the needs of consumers now and in the future – delivering recyclable packaging solutions in line with the requirements of a circular economy. Environmental accountability is at the heart of both Sappi and its customers’ needs. Through this initiative Sappi will continue to challenge the conventional packaging industry with new ideas and solutions in order to make it easier for the world and the planet to follow a circular-economy strategy.

Sappi 1 (c) Sappi Europe
18.09.2020

Platin für die Nachhaltigkeit

Sappi Europe wurde im jüngsten EcoVadis-Rating mit Platin ausgezeichnet. Einer der weltweit führende Anbietern von nachhaltigen Holzfaserprodukten und -lösungen konnte seine Spitzenposition aus dem Vorjahr unter den führenden ein Prozent aller beurteilten Unternehmen beibehalten, die im Hinblick auf Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) überdurchschnittlich aktiv und verantwortungsbewusst agieren.

Sappi Europe wurde im jüngsten EcoVadis-Rating mit Platin ausgezeichnet. Einer der weltweit führende Anbietern von nachhaltigen Holzfaserprodukten und -lösungen konnte seine Spitzenposition aus dem Vorjahr unter den führenden ein Prozent aller beurteilten Unternehmen beibehalten, die im Hinblick auf Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) überdurchschnittlich aktiv und verantwortungsbewusst agieren.

  • Sappi Europe erhält Spitzenbewertung für Nachhaltigkeit
  • Zum Wohle der Menschen, Gemeinschaften und des Planeten setzt Sappi Europe auf die Kraft erneuerbarer Ressourcen

Im Zuge der klaren strategischen Ausrichtung hinsichtlich Nachhaltigkeit und Umweltschutz, hat Sappi einen neuen Meilenstein erreicht: Einer der Marktführer im Bereich ökologischer Verpackungspapiere und grafische Papiere erhielt Platin beim diesjährigen Nachhaltigkeitsrating von EcoVadis und konnte sich mit einer weit über dem Gesamtdurchschnitt liegenden Punktzahl als einer der Top-Performer etablieren. Das Rating durch EcoVadis umfasst insgesamt 21 Kriterien, die wiederum in vier übergreifende Themenbereiche unterteilt sind: Umwelt, Arbeits- und Menschenrechte, Ethik sowie Nachhaltige Beschaffung.

Nachhaltiges Wirtschaften über die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette hinweg ist seit vielen Jahren ein fester Bestandteil der Sappi-Unternehmensstrategie: Die gesamte Geschäftstätigkeit sowie die Investitionen in Forschung und Entwicklung basieren auf erneuerbaren Materialien. Demzufolge umfasst das Umweltmanagement des weltweit tätigen Unternehmens eine Vielzahl von Strategien, die den ökologischen Fußabdruck verbessern sollen. Für 2025 hat Sappi seine Nachhaltigkeitsziele mit den Zielen der Vereinten Nationen für nachhaltige Entwicklung (SDG) verknüpft. Sappi vertritt seit Langem die Prinzipien, die sich um die Themen Menschen, Planet und Wohlstand drehen. Mit einem verstärkten Fokus auf sieben der SDGs ist sich Sappi sicher, dass eine durchschlagende Wirkung erzielt werden und das Unternehmen wesentlich zur globalen Agenda für nachhaltige Entwicklung beitragen kann.

Die Platin-Auszeichnung von EcoVadis zeigt, dass bei Sappi nicht nur über Nachhaltigkeit gesprochen, sondern aktiv daran gearbeitet wird, um die praktische Umsetzung zu gewährleisten. Die ganze Welt spricht über nachhaltige Lösungen und sucht nach Alternativen für fossilbasierte Rohstoffe. Sappi konzentriert sich auf die Bereitstellung von Produktlösungen auf dem Markt. Erst vor wenigen Wochen hat der Marktführer im Bereich Functional Paper Packaging mit der Kampagne „Pro Planet Paper Packaging – welcome to the new pack-age“ zahlreiche Lösungen vorgestellt, um Food- oder Non-Food-Produkte in nachhaltiges und hochwertiges Papier zu verpacken.

Sappi Europe ist sehr stolz darauf, die EcoVadis Platinum-Bewertung erhalten zu haben. „Auch wenn diese Auszeichnung unsere Arbeit in hohem Maße anerkennt und unterstützt, sind wir uns bei Sappi Europe darüber bewusst, dass wir nur Teil einer globalen Gemeinschaft sind. Wir müssen in all unseren Geschäftsbereichen weiterhin danach streben, notwendige Veränderungen voranzutreiben, um uns und unseren Kunden dabei zu helfen, nachhaltiger zu werden“, erklärt Sarah Price, Sustainability Manager bei Sappi Europe. „Die Recyclingfähigkeit der aus Holzfasern gewonnenen Produkte ist eine wesentliche Voraussetzung für den Übergang zu einer stärker kreislauforientierten Wirtschaft, in der die Ressourcen der Welt länger und kreativer genutzt werden. Durch die verantwortungsbewusste Beschaffung von Materialien, die Reduzierung von Abfällen und Emissionen, die sorgfältige Berücksichtigung der Produktlebensdauer und dem Ziel, das volle Potenzial von Holz zu nutzen, setzen wir uns bei Sappi aktiv für nachhaltige Lösungen ein.“

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Sappi 1 (c) Sappi Europe
18.09.2020

Sappi - Platinum for sustainability

Sappi Europe received a platinum score in the latest EcoVadis rating. On of the leading global providers of sustainable woodfibre products and solutions retained its top position from the previous year among the leading one per cent of all companies assessed which exhibit high activity and responsibility with regard to corporate social responsibility (CSR).

  • Sappi Europe receives top rating for sustainability
  • Unlocking the power of renewable resources to benefit people, communities and the planet

As part of its clear strategic goals in relation to sustainability and environmental protection, Sappi reached a new milestone. A market leader in environmentally friendly packaging and graphic papers received a platinum score in this year’s sustainability rating from EcoVadis, establishing itself as one of the top performers, with a score well above the overall average. The EcoVadis rating covers a total of 21 criteria, which in turn are divided into four general areas: environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

Sappi Europe received a platinum score in the latest EcoVadis rating. On of the leading global providers of sustainable woodfibre products and solutions retained its top position from the previous year among the leading one per cent of all companies assessed which exhibit high activity and responsibility with regard to corporate social responsibility (CSR).

  • Sappi Europe receives top rating for sustainability
  • Unlocking the power of renewable resources to benefit people, communities and the planet

As part of its clear strategic goals in relation to sustainability and environmental protection, Sappi reached a new milestone. A market leader in environmentally friendly packaging and graphic papers received a platinum score in this year’s sustainability rating from EcoVadis, establishing itself as one of the top performers, with a score well above the overall average. The EcoVadis rating covers a total of 21 criteria, which in turn are divided into four general areas: environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

Encouraging sustainable operations across the entire value chain have been a key part of Sappi’s corporate strategy for many years. Sappi’s entire business model and investments in research and development are based on the use of renewable materials. The environment management approach of the global company includes a variety of strategies designed to improve its ecological footprint. For 2025, Sappi has linked its sustainability targets to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Sappi has long held principles based around People, Planet and Prosperity and with  a heightened focus on seven of the SDG’s they believe they can deliver  real impact and contribute to the global sustainable development agenda.

The platinum rating from EcoVadis demonstrates that Sappi not only talks about sustainability, but actively works towards ensuring it in a very practical way. The whole world is talking about sustainable solutions and looking for alternatives to fossil fuels. Sappi is focused on providing product solutions to the market. A few weeks ago, the market leader presented a number of solutions relating to functional paper packaging as part of its ‘Pro Planet Paper Packaging’ campaign to enable sustainable, high-quality packaging for food and non-food products.

Sappi Europe is extremely proud to have obtained the EcoVadis Platinum rating and while certification and recognition go a long way to helping our work we also acknowledge at Sappi Europe that we are part of a global community that need to continue to strive in all our business areas to create the change needed to help our customers become truly sustainable. The recyclable nature of products derived from woodfibre are essential to creating a more circular economy, where the world’s resources are kept in use longer and more creatively. By responsibly sourcing materials, reducing material waste and emissions , carefully considering product end-of-life, and aiming to use the full potential of trees, we actively promote more sustainable systems explains Sarah Price, Sappi Europe’s Sustainability Manager

 

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Sappi und Rovema besiegeln Partnerschaft mit erfolgreichem Kooperationsprojekt (c) Sappi Europe
Sappi-Rovema-Automated-Packaging
07.09.2020

Sappi und Rovema besiegeln Partnerschaft mit erfolgreichem Kooperationsprojekt

  • Gemeinsame Sache für mehr Nachhaltigkeit: Barriere-Verpackungspapier- trifft Maschinenhersteller

Die Entwicklung nachhaltiger Wertschöpfungsketten und ressourcenschonender Verpackungsprozesse treibt die Verpackungsindustrie um. Im Zuge dessen haben sich der Maschinenhersteller Rovema und der Spezialpapierhersteller Sappi, zwei international anerkannte Vorreiter zum Thema „Sustainability“ in einer strategischen Partnerschaft zusammengefunden. Ihre bisherige gemeinsame Entwicklungsleistung krönen beide Unternehmen jetzt mit dem ersten erfolgreich umgesetzten Projekt für einen namhaften Hersteller von Cerealien, der seine vollautomatische Produktion auf papierbasierte, siegelfähige Barriere-Standbeutel umgestellt hat.

  • Gemeinsame Sache für mehr Nachhaltigkeit: Barriere-Verpackungspapier- trifft Maschinenhersteller

Die Entwicklung nachhaltiger Wertschöpfungsketten und ressourcenschonender Verpackungsprozesse treibt die Verpackungsindustrie um. Im Zuge dessen haben sich der Maschinenhersteller Rovema und der Spezialpapierhersteller Sappi, zwei international anerkannte Vorreiter zum Thema „Sustainability“ in einer strategischen Partnerschaft zusammengefunden. Ihre bisherige gemeinsame Entwicklungsleistung krönen beide Unternehmen jetzt mit dem ersten erfolgreich umgesetzten Projekt für einen namhaften Hersteller von Cerealien, der seine vollautomatische Produktion auf papierbasierte, siegelfähige Barriere-Standbeutel umgestellt hat.

  •     Papierbasierte Barriere-Verpackungslösungen
  •     Hohe Präzision im Zusammenspiel von Material und Maschine
  •     Leistungsverlust bei Materialumstellung minimiert

Sappi ist führender Anbieter von nachhaltigen Holzfaserprodukten und -lösungen. Besonders mit seinem Wissen im Bereich Verpackungs- und Spezialpapiere mit integrierten Barriereeigenschaften und Siegelfähigkeit rückte Sappi in den Fokus von Rovema. Der Verpackungsmaschinenhersteller aus Fernwald, Deutschland, bestrebt – wie Sappi auch – im Rahmen des fest verankerten Leitbildes die stetige Weiterentwicklung als „Sustainable Company“. Neben dem Ansatz, die bestehende Maschinentechnologie, beispielsweise die Lebensdauer von Verschleißteilen und die Kreislaufwirtschaft insgesamt zu optimieren, liegt ein besonderes Augenmerk von Rovema auf der Möglichkeit zur Umstellung der Verpackungsmaterialien: Reduzierung von Kunststofffolien, hin zu mehr papierbasierten Lösungen und recyclingfähigen Materialien aus Kunststoff.

Sappi überzeugte durch die hervorragende Qualität seiner Produkte, der Beratung, dem Portfolio sowie den ausgezeichneten Eigenschaften seiner Barriere-Papiere. Seit 2018 arbeiten die beiden Unternehmen als Kooperationspartner zusammen und entwickeln gemeinsam integrierte Verpackungslösungen als Gesamtpaket für Kunden, die sich nachhaltig und damit zukunftsfähig im Markt positionieren möchten.

 Papierbasierte Packstoffe im Verpackungsprozess

„Es gibt nur wenige Papierhersteller, die entscheidende Eigenschaften wie Barrierefunktionen und Siegelfähigkeit so gekonnt miteinander verknüpfen können“, erzählt Peter Lökös, Vice President Sales der Rovema GmbH, über die Anbahnung der Kooperation mit Sappi. „Uns war von Anfang an klar, dass wir in der Entwicklung unserer Kundenprojekte in direkter Kooperation mit Sappi maximal profitieren können. Das große Know-how des Spezialpapierexperten hat uns dann auch entscheidend vorangebracht.“ Denn anders als beispielsweise Standbodenbeutel und Flachbeutel aus Verbundstoffen, müssen die nachhaltigeren, papierbasierten Alternativen wesentlich behutsamer im Produktionsprozess behandelt werden. So toleriert Papier in einem automatisierten Verpackungsprozess nur wenig Zugübertragung und kann leichter reißen. Auch beim Befüllen muss in der Regel viel stärker auf die Durchstoßfestigkeit des verwendeten Papiers geachtet werden.

René Köhler, Head of New Business Development Packaging Solutions, Division Innovation & Sustainability bei Sappi, weiß, wie wichtig eine genaue Bedarfsabfrage und -analyse für die Auswahl der geeigneten Papierqualitäten ist: „Es muss kein Hochbarrierepapier wie das Sappi Guard OHG eingesetzt werden, sofern auch eine abgestufte Variante wie das Sappi Guard Nature MS optimalen Schutz und Funktion abbilden kann. Um im Ergebnis Champions League Niveau zu erreichen, ist jedes Detailwissen zu den Produktanforderungen einerseits sowie zu den spezifischen Eigenschaften der unterschiedlichen Papiere andererseits von großer Bedeutung für die letztendliche Wahl des Packstoffes.“

Präzision der Performance macht den Unterschied

Für einen erfolgreichen Einsatz von umweltschonenden Verpackungsmaterialien ist des Weiteren eine hohe Präzision im Gesamtbewegungsablauf der Maschinenanlage gefragt – ein Alleinstellungs-merkmal von Rovema. Der Maschinenhersteller setzt im Vergleich zum Wettbewerb auf eine komplett servomotorisch gesteuerte Förder- und Siegeltechnologie. Zusätzlich werden sämtliche Schritte vom Formen bis zum Verschließen der Beutel bis ins kleinste Detail perfekt synchronisiert, um die Belastung auf den Packstoff zu minimieren.

 

Bild 1: Peter Lökös, Vice President Sales, Rovema GmbH.

Bild 2: René Köhler, Head of New Business Development Packaging Solutions, Division Innovation & Sustainability bei Sappi.

Bild 3: Erster gemeinsamer Kooperationserfolg: Rovema und Sappi entwickeln für einen namhaften Hersteller von Cerealien eine vollautomatische Produktionslinie mit einem papierbasierten, siegelfähigen Barriere-Standbeutel.

Bild 4: Durch hohe Präzision und perfekte Synchronisation des Gesamtbewegungsablauf der Maschinenanlage wurde die üblichen Leistungsverluste von 30 Prozent und mehr bei der Umstellung auf papierbasiertes Verpackungsmaterial im Pilotprojekt auf nur 10 bis 15 Prozent reduziert.

Enormes Interesse an virtueller interpack von Markt- und Innovationsführer Sappi (c) Sappi Europe
Sappi successfully ran its virtual interpack 2020 conference from 6 to 31 May.
23.06.2020

Huge interest in virtual interpack conference from the market and innovation leader Sappi

Sustainable solutions that pack a punch  

With over 6,500 visitors and more than 2,000 participants at a total of 720 minutes of live presentation sessions and with many potential new customers in the live info chat, the virtual interpack conference organised by Sappi was a resounding success. Sappi presented its latest developments, future prospects and current range of packaging and speciality papers at the event. In addition to further networking opportunities, the visitors took full advantage of the chance to get in contact with the Sales team.

Sustainable solutions that pack a punch  

With over 6,500 visitors and more than 2,000 participants at a total of 720 minutes of live presentation sessions and with many potential new customers in the live info chat, the virtual interpack conference organised by Sappi was a resounding success. Sappi presented its latest developments, future prospects and current range of packaging and speciality papers at the event. In addition to further networking opportunities, the visitors took full advantage of the chance to get in contact with the Sales team.

  • For the packaging of the future: sustainable, high-quality paper
  • Second-generation barrier papers ensure optimal protection of goods as food packaging
  • Providing what the world wants: fully recyclable packaging

Based on the motto ‘Pro Planet: Paper Packaging – welcome to the new pack-age’, the market leader in functional paper packaging presented numerous opportunities at its virtual interpack 2020 conference for its customers to package their food or non-food products in sustainable, premium packaging. In doing so, the company is contributing to the UN’s sustainability objectives. With the Sappi Guard range, Sappi presented barrier papers that render additional special coatings and laminations redundant and can be recycled in the paper stream. Featuring integrated barriers, they ensure that the product quality of foods and other goods is preserved. The second generation of barrier papers, now even more environmentally friendly, was also introduced at the virtual event. Another area of focus of the virtual interpack event was sealable papers, suitable for a wide range of packaging applications in the food and non-food sectors.

Of course, the concept of sustainability was also a key issue at the conference. As a home-compostable paper, Algro Nature meets the current demand for fully recyclable packaging. Sappi thus remains true to its goal of presenting its customers with more and more environmentally friendly solutions for the benefit of people and the environment.

‘We were overwhelmed by the success of our first virtual interpack conference, but we look forward to having direct contact again in spring 2021 in Düsseldorf,’ says Thomas Kratochwill, Vice President Sales & Marketing Packaging and Speciality Papers at Sappi Europe, with regard to the delayed interpack conference.

Source:

Marketing Communications Specialist Speciality Papers
Sappi Europe

(c) Sappi Europe
04.11.2019

Sappi in partnership with Constantia Flexibles driving forward innovation for sustainable packaging solutions

With the increased global push for environmentally friendly and sustainable paper-based packaging solutions, Sappi has made great strides in developing breakthrough proprietary barrier technology to offer new opportunities to satisfy this need. These unique solutions enabled Sappi to closely collaborate with the world’s largest food and beverage company, Nestlé to support the launch of the YES! snack bar wrapped in recyclable paper. Sappi worked in partnership with Nestlé and packaging supplier, Constantia Flexibles to develop solutions suitable for recyclable paper production processes.

Susanne Oste, Vice President of Innovations and Sustainability at Sappi Europe commented: “Sappi has been working with leading consumer brand owners to develop and supply renewable paper-based packaging solutions understanding and supporting the goals of making their packaging recyclable without compromising on food protection and shelf life. One example of this is the new Sappi Guard range of products providing brand owners with a paper confectionery wrapper to meet market demand for more sustainable products.”

With the increased global push for environmentally friendly and sustainable paper-based packaging solutions, Sappi has made great strides in developing breakthrough proprietary barrier technology to offer new opportunities to satisfy this need. These unique solutions enabled Sappi to closely collaborate with the world’s largest food and beverage company, Nestlé to support the launch of the YES! snack bar wrapped in recyclable paper. Sappi worked in partnership with Nestlé and packaging supplier, Constantia Flexibles to develop solutions suitable for recyclable paper production processes.

Susanne Oste, Vice President of Innovations and Sustainability at Sappi Europe commented: “Sappi has been working with leading consumer brand owners to develop and supply renewable paper-based packaging solutions understanding and supporting the goals of making their packaging recyclable without compromising on food protection and shelf life. One example of this is the new Sappi Guard range of products providing brand owners with a paper confectionery wrapper to meet market demand for more sustainable products.”

More information:
Sappi Constantia Flexibles
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