International Paper Company

International Paper Company: Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

International Paper Company, headquartered in the US, reported a total of 25,401,355,000 kg CO2e in greenhouse gas emissions for 2025. This figure comprises approximately 5,848,743,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 7,276,917,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 12,274,440,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.

For 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 20,269,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 contributing about 6,266,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 around 2,569,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 totalling approximately 21,350,000,000 kg CO2e.

Climate Targets and Initiatives:

International Paper Company is committed to significant emissions reductions, aligning with science-based targets. The company has an SBTi-approved goal to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 35% across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This includes a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 32.8% and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 35.7% by 2030.

Furthermore, International Paper aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030 for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company also has a long-term objective of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. These targets are consistent with keeping global warming to well-below 2°C.

Historical data indicates a trend in emissions, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2019 totalling approximately 13,300,000,000 kg CO2e. Earlier data for 2018 also shows Scope 1 and 2 emissions at around 12,700,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions not yet disclosed for that year.

The company's climate strategy includes specific projects, such as the construction of new natural gas power boilers at their Cedar River, Iowa Containerboard Mill, which is estimated to reduce the mill's GHG emissions by approximately 25%.