The report highlights International Paper's commitment to sustainability through its five strategic drivers: sustaining forests, investing in people, improving the planet, creating innovative products, and delivering inspired performance. The report also details the company's materiality assessment, which identified key issues of concern for stakeholders. International Paper's 2018 accomplishments include achieving a 44% increase in certified fiber volume, a 21% reduction in GHG emissions, and a 46% reduction in air emissions. The company also made significant progress in its water stewardship efforts, including reducing oxygen-depleting substances in mill wastewater discharges by 18%. International Paper further emphasized its commitment to supplier diversity, spending $3.7 billion with diverse-owned businesses over the past five years.
