The IP Way

Our Vision
What We Want to Become
International Paper will be one of the best and most respected companies in the world - as measured by our employees, our customers, our communities and our shareowners.
 
Our Mission
Why We Exist, What We Do, and How We Do It
International Paper is dedicated to making people's lives better.
  • Our employees use renewable resources to make products people depend on every day.
  • Our customers succeed because our innovative products and services make their businesses better.
  • Our communities welcome us as neighbors, employers and environmental stewards.
  • Our shareowners benefit from our superior financial performances.
  • By keeping our promises, we deliver results.
Principles of Excellence
  • We uphold the highest ethical standards and are accountable for all we do.
  • We are good citizens, protect employee health and safety, and manage natural resources responsibly.
  • We are passionately focused on business results and customer success.
  • We treat each other with dignity and respect, and believe in diversity of thought, culture and background.
  • We insist on excellence and being the best.  We win with great leadership, innovation and being brilliant at the basics.
  • We consider what is best for the entire company when making decisions.  Everyone - teams and individuals - is responsible for meeting customer and business promises.
  • We believe helping people grow is everyone's responsibility.
  • We set stretch objectives and embrace change.
Our Drivers
The key to our success comes from aligned, dedicated, highly motivated people delivering superior value to customers through operational excellence.