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Global Forest Stewardship Key to Building Better Future
Originally published in International Paper's 2022 Sustainability Report NORTHAMPTON, MA / A...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Global Forest Stewardship Key to Building Better FutureOriginally published in International Paper's 2022 Sustainability ReportNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 18, 2023 / Forests play a vital role in the health of our ecosystems. They produce oxygen, clean water, improve air quality, store carbon, stabilize soil and provide wildlife habitat.The sustainability of forests is not only integral to our business model, but also essential to the planet's ecosystems and climate health. It's no wonder, then, that we are steadfast in our commitment to global forest stewardship as a key to building a better future. International Paper sources fiber from forests that are healthy and growing.As we deliver on our Vision 2030 responsible fiber sourcing target, each year we purchase and use:51M tons of new and recycled fiber4M tons of fiber fuel5M tons of recovered fiber used to make fiberbased productsOur 2022 Fiber Sourcing: Transparency in Action100% meets the FSC Controlled Wood Standard and International Paper 's Global Sourcing Policy100% direct sourcing from uncertified forests traceable to origin100% direct sourcing verified no conversion of HCVFs100% indirect sourcing traceable to a country and county level of origin100% suppliers monitored meet International Paper Supplier Code of Conduct96.7% from forests within the U.S.97.3% Southeast U.S.2.7% Oregon3.3% from forests in Canada (Alberta Province)0% sourcing from Peatlands or High Carbon Stock Forest0% sourcing from Intact Forest Lands (IFLs)Our Vision 2030 progressOur leadership in forest stewardship centers on two targets that are driving progress toward our Vision 2030 goal.Goal: Lead forest stewardship efforts globallyTarget: Source 100% of our fiber from sustainably managed forests or recovered fiber while safeguarding forests, watersheds and biodiversity.Leveraging a broad range of tools to ensure responsible harvesting and purchasing of fiber from landowners and suppliers, we continually raise our stewardship game to enhance biodiversity and advance responsible sourcing and fiber renewability.2022 Impact: 79% of fiber sourced in 2022 is verified as derived from a sustainably managed forest, or is third-party certified to a forest management standard such as FSC®, PEFC™, SFI® or Recycled Content.The remaining 21% of fiber volume complies with International Pa...