MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- International Paper (NYSE: IP), a leading producer
of renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper, has named its
first-ever chief sustainability officer as it prepares to advance
its contributions to the circular economy. Sophie Beckham will lead the company's recently
announced Vision 2030, which demonstrates its commitment to
building a better future for people, the planet and the
company.
"Customers, investors and employees depend on us to be leaders
in environmental stewardship and to strengthen our people and
communities; appointing a chief sustainability officer is the next
step in our continuing progress," said Mark
Sutton, chairman and chief executive officer. "Sophie is
uniquely qualified to lead the pursuit of our Vision 2030 goals and
drive sustainability efforts that create value for all of our
stakeholders."
Beckham will lead the development and execution of the company's
sustainability strategy, including efforts to integrate the Vision
2030 goals into the strategic, operating, people and financial
plans across the company's global businesses. Through these goals,
International Paper will advance its contributions to the circular,
low-carbon economy while building on its commitments to its people
and communities.
"For more than 120 years, forest stewardship has been at the
core of how we have operated our company," said Beckham. "Today, we
recognize the broader role we can play in advancing sustainable
outcomes–both environmental and social. This is an important time
for International Paper, and I'm extremely excited to amplify our
ambition to be among the most successful, sustainable and
responsible companies in the world."
Beckham joined International Paper in 2013 to manage the
company's forest stewardship and sustainability efforts.
To learn more about the company's approach to sustainability,
visit renewablefuture.internationalpaper.com.
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 worldwide
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., employ more than
50,000 colleagues and serve more than 25,000 customers in 150
countries. Net sales for 2019 were $22
billion. For more information about International Paper, our
products and global citizenship efforts, please visit
internationalpaper.com.
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