- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Sappi North America Earns EcoVadis Platinum Rating, Sixth Since 2020 https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1313246?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1313246?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1313246?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Sappi North America Earns EcoVadis Platinum Rating, Sixth Since 2020&body=ESG News from Sappi North America https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1313246?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Awards & Rankings](/categories/awards-rankings) # Sappi North America Earns EcoVadis Platinum Rating, Sixth Since 2020 ##### Platinum in a year of tougher EcoVadis standards reflects elevated performance across Sappi's operations May 6, 2026 1:15 PM ET ![ecovadis platinum award for Sappi North America 2026](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/EcoVadis%20Recognition%202026-1.png "EcoVadis Platinum Sappi North America 2026") EcoVadis Platinum Sappi North America 2026 BOSTON, May 6, 2026 /3BL/ - Sappi North America has earned an EcoVadis Platinum rating, becoming the only paper and packaging manufacturer whose North American operations have reached this top-tier distinction six times. The recognition places Sappi among the top 1% of companies assessed by the global business sustainability ratings provider. The 2026 result is notable because EcoVadis tightened its criteria this cycle, raising the threshold for Platinum across the board. "This recognition belongs to the teams across our mills, supply chain, and offices who treat sustainability as part of the daily work, not a separate program," said Sean Wallace, VP of Sustainability, Research, and Development at Sappi North America. "It shows up in how we approach safety, energy use, sourcing, and our relationships with suppliers and communities." The Platinum rating joins other recent third-party recognition of Sappi's sustainability work. In March, Sappi North America received the Climate Performance Award from ClimateWork Maine for its Maine operations. At the global level, parent company Sappi Limited also earned a place on the CDP Forests A List for 2025, alongside strong scores in Climate Change (A-) and Water Security (B). EcoVadis evaluates companies across four themes: Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Sappi North America's results are backed by tangible work in each area. About 78% of SNA's energy comes from renewable and clean sources, contributing to Sappi's Science Based Targets initiative-approved goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions 41.5% per ton of product by 2030 against a 2019 baseline. On Sustainable Procurement, 82% of SNA's eligible spend is now covered by suppliers who have signed compliance with Sappi's Supplier Code of Conduct. EcoVadis provides an evidence-based view of a company’s sustainability management system. More than 130,000 companies across 200 industries and 175 countries have been assessed through the platform. \### **About Sappi North America, Inc.** Headquartered in Boston, MA, Sappi North America is part of a global pulp, paper, and packaging company that transforms wood-fiber into sustainable alternatives to plastics and fossil fuel-based products. From cosmetics packaging and food-safe barrier papers to dissolving wood pulp used in textiles, our solutions support a circular economy worldwide. Employing approximately 2,200 people across facilities in Maine, Minnesota, and Quebec, Sappi North America combines deep manufacturing expertise with a commitment to responsible forestry. Recognized with an elite EcoVadis Platinum rating for seven consecutive years and CDP scores of A in Forests, A- in Climate Change, and B in Water Security, we back our sustainability claims with data. Sappi North America is a subsidiary of Sappi Limited (JSE), a global company headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with more than 12,000 employees and manufacturing operations on three continents across seven countries, and customers in over 150 countries. To learn more, visit [www.sappi.com](https://www.sappi.com/en-us/). **Contact:** **April Jones** Sr. Corporate Communications Manager, Sappi North America april.jones@sappi.com 617.398.0691 [![Sappi Logo](/sites/default/files/2024-09/Logo_Sappi-North-America.jpeg)](/profiles/sappi-north-america) ### More from Sappi North America ###### [Sappi North America Introduces LusterFSB OGR, a Grease Resistant Food Service Board Designed for Compostability ](/news/sappi-north-america-introduces-lusterfsb-ogr-grease-resistant-food-service-board-designed) Apr 14, 2026 8:05 AM ET ###### [Sappi Recognized With Climate Performance Award From ClimateWork Maine](/news/sappi-recognized-climate-performance-award-climatework-maine) Mar 20, 2026 11:40 AM ET ###### [Sappi’s Strong Sustainability Performance Confirmed by CDP A List 2025](/news/sappis-strong-sustainability-performance-confirmed-cdp-list-2025) Jan 15, 2026 3:45 PM ET ###### [Sappi Assembles Top Manufacturing Talent To Lead Growth in Maine and Beyond](/news/sappi-assembles-top-manufacturing-talent-lead-growth-maine-and-beyond) Sep 30, 2025 9:40 AM ET ###### [Sappi Showcases “What’s Next” in Sustainable Packaging at PackExpo Las Vegas](/news/sappi-showcases-whats-next-sustainable-packaging-packexpo-las-vegas) Sep 29, 2025 10:30 AM ET ###### [Sappi North America CEO Michael Haws Named Mainebiz 2025 Business Leader of the Year](/news/sappi-north-america-ceo-michael-haws-named-mainebiz-2025-business-leader-year) Mar 25, 2025 11:05 AM ET ###### [Sappi North America Announces Strategic Leadership Changes Across Key Business Divisions](/news/sappi-north-america-announces-strategic-leadership-changes-across-key-business-divisions) Sep 19, 2024 11:30 AM ET ###### [Sappi North America Releases 2023 Sustainability Report, Earning Several Awards for Growth and Social Responsibility](/news/sappi-north-america-releases-2023-sustainability-report-earning-several-awards-growth-and) Sep 18, 2024 9:15 AM ET