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International Paper Company, commonly referred to as International Paper or simply IP, is a leading player in the global paper and packaging industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates extensively across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Founded in 1898, International Paper has achieved significant milestones, including its status as one of the largest paper and packaging companies worldwide. The company offers a diverse range of products, including containerboard, paperboard, and printing papers, distinguished by their sustainability and innovative design. International Paper is recognised for its commitment to environmental stewardship, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking eco-friendly solutions. With a strong market position and a reputation for quality, International Paper continues to set industry standards while driving advancements in sustainable practices.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Paper's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Paper Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Paper's score of 51 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Paper's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, International Paper, headquartered in the United States, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 33,785,099,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 6,370,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,650,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 21,540,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target includes a 32.8% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 35.7% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. International Paper's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to sustainability, addressing all scopes of emissions and demonstrating a commitment to significant reductions in the coming years.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,800,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,200,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Paper is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
