Social Responsibility

You are not just selecting paper, you are selecting a paper company. 

Making an environmentally responsible paper & packaging choice has become a vital part of doing business in today’s marketplace.  Customers increasingly want to know the answers to questions such as: Is the paperboard manufactured in a sustainable way?  Does the packaging supplier ensure its fiber comes from sustainable forest?  Is the paperboard independently certified to an environmental stewardship standard?  Does the company protect water and wildlife?

When you buy International Paper products, you can be assured that you have a partner committed to environmental responsibility.  As one of the world’s largest papermakers, our entire business depends on the sustainability of the forest, and we are committed to protecting forest and other natural resources while producing the products our customers want and need.  So our commitment is not just a line, and it’s not just a line of products.  It’s a global perspective, a founding principle, and a vital operating philosophy.

As a founding member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Leaders program, we have voluntarily agreed to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases 15% by 2010.  Current projections show that we are ahead of schedule to meet this target.

Within our website, you will find important facts about our commitment to sustainability, forest certificationand environmental conservation, as well as the processing and use of recovered fiber. We hope you’ll find this information useful and share it with your co-workers, your suppliers and your customers.  We want you to know that you can feel good about buying products from International Paper – repeatedly recognized as one of the most environmentally responsible companies in the world.