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Eco-Friendly Packaging & Sustainable Printing

Committed to responsible forestry, renewable resources, and circular economy principles that protect our planet for future generations.

Our Environmental Commitment

At International Paper, sustainability isn't just a goal—it's embedded in our DNA. Since our founding in 1898, we've been stewards of the forests that provide our raw materials.

We believe that fiber-based packaging is the sustainable choice for the 21st century. Unlike plastic alternatives, our corrugated boxes and paperboard products are:

  • Renewable: Sourced from responsibly managed forests that are continuously replanted
  • Recyclable: Our packaging can be recycled 5-7 times, with a 96% recovery rate in North America
  • Biodegradable: Returns to the earth naturally if it escapes recycling streams
  • Carbon Negative: Forests absorb more CO₂ than our operations emit when managed sustainably

We're investing $2.1 billion through 2030 in renewable energy, water conservation, and zero-waste-to-landfill initiatives across our global manufacturing network.

Sustainable Forestry Practices

Certifications & Standards

Third-party verified environmental credentials

FSC® Certified

Forest Stewardship Council certification ensuring responsible forest management

92% of our fiber sourced from certified forests

SFI® Certified

Sustainable Forestry Initiative promoting sustainable forest practices

8.1 million acres under SFI certification

ISO 14001

Environmental Management System certification

100% of facilities ISO 14001 certified

Circular Economy

Committed to closed-loop recycling systems

6.2 million tons recycled annually

ISO 9001:2015 FSC® C123456 SFI® Certified ISO 14001 BRC Packaging AWS Certified

Sustainable Operations

How we minimize environmental impact across our value chain

Recycled Materials
Recycled Content

Our corrugated boxes contain an average of 48% post-consumer recycled fiber, reducing virgin material demand.

  • Old corrugated containers (OCC) recovery rate: 96%
  • Recycled fiber processing capacity: 6.2M tons/year
  • Closed-loop partnerships with 2,400+ recycling facilities
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy

Transitioning to 75% renewable energy by 2030 across all manufacturing operations.

  • Current renewable energy mix: 63% (biomass, hydro, solar)
  • 7 facilities operating on 100% renewable power
  • $780M invested in biomass energy systems since 2018
Water Conservation
Water Stewardship

Advanced water treatment and recycling systems achieving 35% reduction since 2015.

  • Wastewater recycling rate: 89% across facilities
  • Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certified mills
  • Zero discharge of hazardous substances commitment
Waste Management
Zero Waste to Landfill

78% of facilities have achieved zero-waste-to-landfill status, diverting waste to recycling and energy recovery.

  • Landfill diversion rate: 94.3% company-wide
  • By-product utilization: 98% (pulp residues, bark, sludge)
  • Target: 100% zero-waste facilities by 2030
Carbon Reduction
Carbon Reduction

On track to achieve science-based targets aligned with 1.5°C climate scenario.

  • 35% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2010
  • Carbon sequestration: 90M tons CO₂ annually in managed forests
  • 2040 net-zero emissions commitment
Supply Chain
Sustainable Logistics

Optimizing transportation and partnering with carriers committed to low-emission fleets.

  • SmartWay® certified transportation partners: 87%
  • Optimized load efficiency reducing trips by 22% since 2020
  • Transitioning to biodiesel and electric delivery vehicles
96%
Corrugated Box Recovery Rate
63%
Renewable Energy Usage
35%
Water Use Reduction Since 2015
78%
Zero-Waste Facilities

2030 Sustainability Goals

Our ambitious targets for the next decade

Environmental Targets

Renewable Energy 75% by 2030
Current: 63% (84% of goal achieved)
Zero-Waste Facilities 100% by 2030
Current: 78% of facilities
GHG Emissions Reduction 50% by 2030
Current: 35% reduction (70% of goal achieved)
Water Use Reduction 40% by 2030
Current: 35% reduction (87.5% of goal achieved)

Social Responsibility

  • Forest Conservation: Protect 200,000 acres of high conservation value forests
  • Community Investment: $50M in environmental education and community forestry programs
  • Supplier Engagement: 100% of fiber suppliers certified to third-party standards
  • Biodiversity Protection: Partner with conservation organizations on habitat restoration
  • Circular Economy: Design 100% of products for recyclability and recovered fiber use

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