AF&PA Recognizes International Paper With 2024 Sustainability Award
International Paper (IP) has been awarded the Leadership in Sustainability - Resilient U.S. Forests award by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) for its Forestland Stewards partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Since 2013, the partnership has achieved significant milestones, including enhancing 1.6 million acres of native forest and wildlife habitat, improving 800 miles of stream, and engaging 37,000 private landowners. The collaboration has leveraged over $250 million in public and private funds for forest conservation efforts. The award recognizes IP's commitment to sustainability and forest conservation leadership.
International Paper (IP) ha ricevuto il premio Leadership in Sustainability - Resilient U.S. Forests dall'American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) per la sua partnership Forestland Stewards con la National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Dal 2013, la partnership ha raggiunto traguardi significativi, tra cui il miglioramento di 1,6 milioni di acri di foresta nativa e habitat per la fauna selvatica, il miglioramento di 800 miglia di corsi d'acqua e il coinvolgimento di 37.000 proprietari terrieri privati. La collaborazione ha mobilitato oltre 250 milioni di dollari in fondi pubblici e privati per gli sforzi di conservazione forestale. Il premio riconosce l'impegno di IP per la sostenibilità e la leadership nella conservazione delle foreste.
International Paper (IP) ha recibido el premio Leadership in Sustainability - Resilient U.S. Forests de la American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) por su asociación Forestland Stewards con la National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Desde 2013, la asociación ha conseguido hitos significativos, incluyendo la mejora de 1.6 millones de acres de bosques nativos y hábitats para la vida silvestre, la mejora de 800 millas de cursos de agua, y el compromiso de 37,000 propietarios de tierras privadas. La colaboración ha movilizado más de $250 millones en fondos públicos y privados para esfuerzos de conservación forestal. El premio reconoce el compromiso de IP con la sostenibilidad y el liderazgo en conservación forestal.
International Paper (IP)는 American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA)로부터 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)와의 Forestland Stewards 파트너십으로 Leadership in Sustainability - Resilient U.S. Forests 상을 수상했습니다. 2013년 이후, 이 파트너십은 160만 에이커의 자생 숲과 야생 동물 서식지를 개선하고, 800마일의 하천을 개선하며, 37,000명의 개인 토지 소유자를 참여시키는 등 주요 이정표를 달성했습니다. 이 협력은 산림 보존 노력을 위해 2억 5천만 달러 이상의 공적 및 사적 자금을 활용했습니다. 이 상은 IP의 지속 가능성과 산림 보존 분야의 리더십을 인정합니다.
International Paper (IP) a reçu le prix Leadership in Sustainability - Resilient U.S. Forests de l'American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) pour son partenariat Forestland Stewards avec la National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Depuis 2013, ce partenariat a atteint des étapes significatives, notamment l'amélioration de 1,6 million d'acres de forêts indigènes et d'habitats fauniques, l'amélioration de 800 miles de rivières, et l'engagement de 37 000 propriétaires fonciers privés. Cette collaboration a mobilisé plus de 250 millions de dollars en fonds publics et privés pour les efforts de conservation des forêts. Ce prix reconnaît l'engagement de IP en faveur de la durabilité et du leadership en matière de conservation des forêts.
International Paper (IP) wurde von der American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) mit dem Preis für Leadership in Sustainability - Resilient U.S. Forests ausgezeichnet, für seine Partnerschaft Forestland Stewards mit der National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Seit 2013 hat die Partnerschaft bedeutende Meilensteine erreicht, darunter die Verbesserung von 1,6 Millionen Acres an heimischen Wäldern und Wildtierlebensräumen, die Verbesserung von 800 Meilen an Fließgewässern und die Einbindung von 37.000 privaten Grundeigentümern. Die Zusammenarbeit hat über 250 Millionen Dollar an öffentlichen und privaten Mitteln für Waldschutzmaßnahmen mobilisiert. Die Auszeichnung würdigt das Engagement von IP für Nachhaltigkeit und Führung im Bereich Waldschutz.
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MEMPHIS, TN / ACCESSWIRE / November 8, 2024 / The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today announced its Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 Sustainability Award winners. International Paper (IP) was selected for the Leadership in Sustainability - Resilient U.S. Forests category, recognizing the positive outcomes resulting from its longstanding Forestland Stewards partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF).
"Sustainability is foundational for our members and our awards program reflect that," said AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock. "These award-winning projects demonstrate sustainability leadership and innovation in action. We are proud to recognize real-world examples of how our forest and paper industry sustainability goals come to life."
The awards recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in paper and wood products manufacturing. IP was among a handful of AF&PA members recognized by a third-party group of judges from nongovernmental organizations, academic institutions, government organizations, and trade associations, and the win demonstrates the company's long-held commitment on sustainability.
"The Forestland Stewards partnership is a testament of what is possible at scale when you invest significant funds in forest conservation efforts for over ten years," said IP's Senior Manager of Forest Sustainability and Certification Jeremy Poirier. "For example, since 2013, we've helped to establish and enhance more than 1.6 million acres of native forest and wildlife habitat, improved more than 800 miles of stream, and engaged over 37,000 private landowners through outreach and technical assistance. We are honored that AF&PA recognizes the significance of this work and selected us for their Leadership in Sustainability award."
"International Paper's support through the Forestland Stewards partnership is a game changer for forest and wildlife conservation in the South," said NFWF's Southern Region Director Jay Jensen. "IP's long-term investment has helped NFWF leverage more than
Visit afandpa.org/priorities/sustainability/sustainability-awards to watch a short video about International Paper's award-winning partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE:IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world's largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and North Africa. Net sales for 2023 were
About the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Chartered by Congress in 1984, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) protects and restores the nation's fish, wildlife, plants and habitats. Working with federal, corporate, foundation and individual partners, NFWF has funded more than 6,800 organizations and generated a total conservation impact of more than
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