International Paper's Product Life Cycle

International Paper is strongly connected with our world. We use natural resources to make our products, and we work to make them efficiently, leaving a smaller environmental footprint over time. Our life cycle connects us with people who:

• Work as part of our team;
• Supply goods and services;
• Live in our communities;
• Buy and use our products; and
• Help recycle and reuse our waste.

Forests

Wood Fiber Sourcing - Fiber certification

Forestry Management - Conservation / protecting biodiversity; Ensuring prosperity of local communities; Forest management; Carbon sequestration

Responsible Sourcing

Procurement of Raw Materials & Other - Responsible sourcing; Managing supply chain; Engaging suppliers on sustainability

Manufacturing

Investment in Mills and Equipment - Ensuring prosperity of local communities — income generation, tax contribution

Pulp & Paper Production - Energy, water, chemicals use

Paper Products Converting - Fiber efficiency / fiber recovery

Products Transportation - Waste generation; Ensuring health & safety of our people; Emissions, effluents, & waste management

Products & Distribution

Investment in Facilities and Equipment - Income generation, tax contribution

Storage & Distribution - GHG emissions during transportation

Facilitating Product Innovation - Advancing lower waste & carbon footprint; Flexibility in meeting client demands

Recycling & End-of-life

Investment in Recycling Facilities - Income generation, tax contribution

Collaboration with Third Parties - Provide education on benefits of recycling; Provide clients with proof of responsible paper sourcing (chain of custody certification); Increasing recovery of OCC, paper, packaging materials — landfill diversion