How International Paper Promotes Employee Well-Being

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International Paper Company is dedicated to achieving zero serious injuries among employees and contractors, as outlined in its Vision 2030 goals. The Life-changing Injury and Fatality Elimination (LIFE) program focuses on five key risk areas: slips, machine safeguarding, harmful substances, motorized equipment, and driver safety. In 2021, 94% of sites operated without serious injuries, reflecting the success of these initiatives. The company also maintained safety standards amid the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing vaccination clinics and safety measures. With net sales of $19.4 billion in 2021, International Paper continues to support employee well-being and sustainable practices globally.

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• 94% of sites operated without serious injuries in 2021, indicating the effectiveness of safety programs.
• Commitment to employee well-being and safety initiatives during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 15, 2023 / International Paper Company

Occupational health and safety

We are committed to achieving zero serious injuries for employees and contractors. Our safety target, which we restated in our Vision 2030 goals, is non-negotiable, and is a shared responsibility: We look out for each other to ensure everyone returns home safely every day.

Our Life-changing Injury and Fatality Elimination (LIFE) program engages employees and fosters a learning culture to advance an injury-free workplace. By focusing on five key areas of workplace risk - slips, trips and falls; machine safeguarding; harmful substance exposure; motorized equipment accidents; and driver safety - our goal is to eliminate serious injuries and reduce all injuries to zero.

Our global operations report quarterly on safety leading indicators to all employees, including our senior lead team. With this data, we are able to measure the effectiveness of our health and safety initiatives and allocate resources to areas of safety that need to be improved. In 2021, International Paper continued actions tracked against the safety leading indicators, such as contact coordinator training and safe work observations to maintain LIFE performance year-over-year, despite ongoing distractions created by the global pandemic.

In 2021, 94% of our sites operated without a serious injury, reinforcing the positive impact of our programs. Still, we are committed to continuing to find safe ways to practice safety leadership, ensure layers of protection and take the necessary steps to keep ourselves and each other safe and healthy.

Safety leadership

Our safety culture reflects our belief that every employee is a safety leader regardless of his or her role. This means that each of us is required to:

• Maintain an active safety mindset
• Anticipate, recognize and remove hazards
• Intervene in unsafe conditions
• Contribute to a learning culture where we learn from events and near misses
• Integrate layers of protection - devices, systems and actions that combine to reduce the likelihood and severity of an unsafe event in our work
• Take responsibility and be accountable

Our Response to the Continuing COVID-19 Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic continued to generate global health and economic challenges in 2021. Our commitment to keep our colleagues safe, meet the critical needs of our communities and deliver essential products to our customers never wavered. Our initiatives included:

• On-site vaccination clinics where possible as well as information on community clinics
• Education materials explaining the benefits of vaccination to employees and links to where they could learn more
• Video interviews with subject matter experts to address COVID-19 facts and myths, with topics such as herd immunity and vaccine development
• Continued implementation of pandemic preparedness plans, including processes and procedures for proper personal protective equipment requirements, social distancing and enhanced cleaning

About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. See how we're building a better future for people, the planet, and our company at internationalpaper.com/Vision-2030.

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FAQ

What are International Paper's safety goals for 2023?

International Paper aims to achieve zero serious injuries among employees and contractors as part of its Vision 2030 goals.

What was International Paper's net sales in 2021?

International Paper reported net sales of $19.4 billion in 2021.

How did International Paper respond to COVID-19 in 2021?

The company implemented vaccination clinics, provided education materials on vaccination, and maintained pandemic preparedness plans.

What is the LIFE program at International Paper?

The LIFE program focuses on eliminating life-changing injuries and fatalities by addressing key workplace risks.

What key areas does International Paper focus on for safety?

The company focuses on slips, machine safeguarding, harmful substance exposure, motorized equipment accidents, and driver safety.