Founded in 1898 in the United States, the world's top 500 company, a global multinational company in the paper and packaging industry, focusing on uncoated paper, industrial and consumer packaging and forest products
International Paper Corporation is a paper and packaging industry company with operations worldwide. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, International Paper is a global multinational company in the global paper and packaging industry. The business operates in North America, Latin America, Europe including Russia, Asia and North Africa. Founded in 1898, International Paper is currently the world's largest paper and forest products company and one of only four publicly traded companies in the United States with a history of 100 years. The company's businesses include Xpedx, the uncoated paper, industrial packaging, consumer packaging and North American distribution divisions. With nearly 60,000 employees worldwide, customers are located all over the world. In 2010, the company's net sales reached about 25.2 billion US dollars, ranking 387th in the 2011 Global 500. For 9 years in a row, it has been named the most admired company in North America in the forest products and paper industry by Fortune magazine. Recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world by Ethisphere magazine for 5 years in a row. In 2012, it ranked 424th in the Fortune Global 500 list.
International Paper's business and people in Asia are very diverse. Operating in nine countries in Asia, speaking seven languages, with more than 8,000 employees, it manages a large number of packaging plants and paper machine lines, as well as an extensive sourcing and distribution network. The Asia region is headquartered in Shanghai, China. International Paper's net sales in Asia in 2010 amounted to approximately $1.4 billion. In Asia, International Paper is committed to being a good citizen and taking on social responsibility: participating in holiday donation programs, setting up university scholarships, participating in tree planting projects to reduce its carbon footprint, and more.
International Paper's products and the production process of International Paper are environmentally friendly. International Paper is committed to sustainability and all products are third-party certified, including the Sustainable Forestry Action Plan, the Forestry Stewardship Council and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes. International Paper's commitment to the environment is achieved through the management of natural resources, the reduction of environmental impact, and the establishment of strategic partnerships.
