MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper
(NYSE: IP) announced that it has been named again by FORTUNE
magazine as one of "America's Most Admired Companies."
International Paper has earned this recognition fourteen times in
the last fifteen years based on scores achieved in the following
categories: ability to attract and retain talented people; quality
of management; social responsibility to the community and the
environment; innovativeness; quality of products or services; wise
use of corporate assets; financial soundness; long-term investment
value; and effectiveness in doing business globally.
"Our vision to be among the most successful, sustainable and
responsible companies in the world," said Mark Sutton, chairman and chief executive
officer. "Our 55,000 employees are committed to doing the right
things, in the right ways, for the right reasons, all of the
time—this is The IP Way. Congratulations to our global team
for achieving this well-deserved recognition."
About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE:
IP) is a leading global producer of renewable fiber-based
packaging, pulp and paper products with manufacturing operations in
North America, Latin America, Europe, North
Africa, Asia and
Russia. We produce packaging products that protect and
promote goods, and enable world-wide commerce; pulp for diapers,
tissue and other personal hygiene products that promote health and
wellness; papers that facilitate education and communication; and
paper bags, cups and food containers that provide convenience and
portability. We are headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., and employ approximately
55,000 colleagues located in more than 24 countries. Net
sales for 2016 were $21
billion. For more information about International
Paper, our products and global citizenship efforts, please visit
internationalpaper.com.
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