Sappi Cloquet dissolving pulp facility completes the Higg FEM assessment

Sappi Limited, a leading producer of dissolving pulp, marks another milestone in sustainability as its Cloquet Mill in Northern Minnesota (United States) is one of the first dissolving pulp facilities to complete an external environmental-management verification process.

The mill achieved a final score of greater than 80% on the Higg Facility Environmental Management (FEM) verification audit, which is an endorsement of sound environmental practices employed by Cloquet Mill. The facility produces dissolving pulp.

“As a global leader in dissolving pulp manufacturing, we are excited about the SAC Higg FEM results for our Verve product,” said Tom Radovich, Managing Director of Sappi North America’s Cloquet Mill. “The Cloquet Mill has always been a key part of our environmental stewardship and sustainability initiatives, and we will continue to look for innovative ways to strengthen our position.”  Cloquet Mill also received a verified score of 100% across energy, water, and wastewater management, highlighting the mill as a pocket of excellence in resource efficiency and emission control.