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Fostering a Safe, Inclusive Workplace at International Paper and Building Resilient, Prosperous Communities
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 15, 2024 / Originally published in International Paper's...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Fostering a Safe, Inclusive Workplace at International Paper and Building Resilient, Prosperous CommunitiesNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 15, 2024 / Originally published in International Paper's 2023 Sustainability ReportInternational Paper's employees are the heart of our business. That's why we have a steadfast commitment to fostering a work environment that is not only inclusive and collaborative but also safe and conducive to overall well-being. Beyond the workplace, we're helping to build resilient and prosperous communities, fostering a sustainable and vibrant future for all and making a positive impact that resonates far beyond our business operations.Our approachOur approach to fostering healthy people and communities covers internal imperatives - employee well-being, diversity and inclusion, and recruitment, development and retention - as well as investing in the communities in which we live and work.Promoting employee well-being and safetyAt International Paper, safety is core to who we are and how we operate. Nothing is more important than the safety of our employees, contractors and visitors. Providing our employees with a safe and healthy workplace is among our greatest responsibilities. We're committed to achieving zero serious injuries for employees and contractors so everyone can return home safe and unharmed at the end of the day.Creating a resilient safety cultureWe strive to build a resilient safety culture where all employees feel empowered to be part of the solution to prevent injuries. In this culture, we anticipate and recognize unexpected events in order to learn, prevent and adapt by enhancing our previous systems and procedures.In a complex and challenging environment like manufacturing, equipment failure and human error can and will happen. Our resilient safety culture challenges our teams to think how we can use our existing tools differently and what layers of protection we can develop to prevent injuries from happening when an error occurs. A resilient mindset requires us to use the skills and tools we have while adding new ones.Our resilient safety culture requires excellence in the following five competencies:Truly embracing safety as a core value where safety is never compromised over productionA highly engaged workforce that has been provided psychological saf...