Sappi Fine Paper North America

Prosperity

Sound financial performance based on transparent, ethical behavior is a cornerstone of Sappi's approach to sustainable development. As a strategic investor in the coated paper industry, we remain firmly committed to all of the people affected by the success of our company, including our employees and their communities, our customers, and our debt and equity investors.

Sappi Limited's Global Charter on Sustainable Business Development includes the following elements to guide our prosperity efforts:

• Running our business efficiently and ensuring long-term profitable growth for shareholders and other stakeholders.
• Listening to our customers, anticipating and exceeding their needs.
• Practicing good corporate governance by conducting our operations in a responsible and ethical manner and by ensuring that our activities, services and products comply with or exceed relevant laws, regulations and standards.
• Responding to business challenges and enhancing competitive levels of performance and productivity through technological innovation and the pursuit of excellence.
• Understanding the social and economic benefits of our activities and their contribution to sustainable livelihoods.

The following are Sappi Fine Paper North America's five-year goals for economic prosperity:

• Generate 25% of revenue from products and services that are less than five years old.

Updated December 2009.