MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper
(NYSE: IP) announced that it has been named again by FORTUNE
magazine as one of the "Worlds Most Admired Companies."
International Paper has earned this recognition fifteen times in
the last sixteen 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 mission is to improve people's lives, the planet and our
company's performance by transforming renewable resources into
products people depend on every day," said Mark Sutton, chairman and chief executive
officer. "I want to thank our 52,000 global team members for
achieving this well-deserved recognition by ensuring that our
businesses are safe, successful and sustainable."
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 and Russia. We
produce corrugated 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
and papers that facilitate education and communication. We are
headquartered in Memphis, Tenn.,
and employ approximately 52,000 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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