Our targets

How we measure success:

Achieve zero injuries for employees and contractors
Improve the lives of 100 million people in our communities
Achieve 30% overall representation of women and 50% women in salaried positions
Implement regional diversity plans
Our approach

International Paper’s employees are the heart of our business.

That’s why we have a steadfast commitment to fostering a work environment that is not only inclusive and collaborative but also safe and conducive to overall well-being. Beyond the workplace, we’re helping to build resilient and prosperous communities, fostering a sustainable and vibrant future for all and making a positive impact that resonates far beyond our business operations.  

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We have the courage to care

Our impact

  • $19.9M

    in global giving

  • $3.1M

    in employee giving and company match

  • 950,000+

    corrugated boxes, bags and absorbent pulp products donated

Strategic collaborations

We recognize the importance of strategic collaboration to make meaningful progress across our value chain.

  • Red Cross

    International Paper supports Red Cross disaster relief programs around the world. We are also a national Annual Disaster Giving Program member of the American Red Cross. 

  • Arbor Day Foundation

    We joined forces with the Arbor Day Foundation to strengthen the resilience of communities through the Community Tree Recovery Program – a public and private partnership that distributes free trees to residents in communities affected by natural disaster. Through the program, we also support the restoration of forestland impacted by natural disasters. As one of 17 founding members of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Evergreen Alliance, International Paper champions initiatives that leverage trees as a simple, natural climate solution, improving community resilience and preserving clean air and water, healthy food and a livable climate.

  • Celebrate Planet Earth

     International Paper works in cooperation with Celebrate Planet Earth to distribute butterfly kits and sunflower kits to classrooms around the country. The kits provide caterpillars, butterfly houses, sunflower seed packets, take-home activities and a teacher’s guide with complete instructions for kindergarten through third-grade classrooms. 

  • The Global FoodBanking Network

    International Paper partners with The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) to expand child and family-focused programming to feed food-insecure families in Canada, Chile, France, Italy, Mexico, Poland and Spain. 

  • Reading is Fundamental

    International Paper supports Reading is Fundamental through their Books for Ownership program, which gives age-appropriate books to first-graders in school districts where our employees live and work, so they can begin building their own home libraries.

  • United Way

    International Paper annually conducts more than 80 local United Way campaigns in the U.S. and Canada, enabling employees to donate to their communities in a meaningful way. International Paper matches employee donations by 60 cents on the dollar. In addition to financial pledges, employee volunteers participate in a variety of United Way Days of Caring projects.