FIBER EFFICIENCY
Wood fiber is the single-largest component in the manufacturing of our paper and pulp products. Addressing wood fiber efficiency helps manage our costs and makes efficient use of natural resources. After the 2012 reporting period, International Paper began a process to establish a global standard for collecting data related to fiber loss from the manufacturing process. We have approved a tracking system and standards to monitor fiber efficiency efforts, and will begin implementing it across our global mill system in 2014.