Sustainable Returns with David Levinson Ep 3: The challenges in achieving net-zero

Ambition often drives sustainability narratives, but credibility sustains them. In this episode of Sustainable Returns, David Levinson and Anthony Walker, ESG Specialist at M&G Investments, explore how Sappi, a South African pulp and paper leader, is redefining climate responsibility through realistic, transparent, and data-driven goals that reflect South Africa’s energy and infrastructure realities. Sappi’s commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 41.5% by 2030 and reliance on 63% renewable energy globally shows that meaningful progress doesn’t always require bold promises, just credible ones.