International Paper Company

International Paper Company is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, producing renewable fiber-based packaging products. The company, incorporated in New York in 1941, has manufacturing operations across North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. International Paper follows the IP 80/20 performance system, a data-driven operating model focused on simplification, segmentation, resourcing, and growth. This strategy involves focusing on sustainable packaging solutions, concentrating on specific geographies within each region, and tailoring investment and capital allocation. The company has exited non-core businesses and plans to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies in North America and EMEA, an announcement made in January 2026. It also plans for two new greenfield packaging facilities, announced in 2025. In 2025, International Paper reported net sales of $23.63 billion and cash provided by operating activities of $1.7 billion. During the same year, the company completed the acquisition of DS Smith Ltd.