IP Announces Progress On 2020 Sustainability Goals
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Memphis, Tennessee based International Paper (IP) has released its 2019 Global Citizenship Report. The company shares the progress it made in 2019 against its 2020 goals and outlines its approach to sustainability across its value chain. Some notable 2019 achievements include: • GHG Emissions: 22 percent reduction in GHG emis- sions (scope 1 & 2) since 2010 • Fiber Certification: 47 percent increase in certified fiber volume since 2010 • Recycling: 63 percent increase in recovery of old corru- gated containers (OCC) since 2010 • Water Quality: 28 percent decrease in oxygen-deplet- ing substances in its mill water discharges since 2010 • Community Engagement: $24 million donated to chari- table organizations in 2019, with a cumulative impact of $134 million since 2010 The report also introduces the company’s Vision 2030 goals, which reflect its commitment to build a better future for people, the planet and the company. “2019 was a pivotal year for us, as we finalized our next generation of goals and focused our attention on outlining a sustainable path to 2030,” said International Paper Chair- man and CEO, Mark Sutton, in the report. “It was important to us that our goals were focused, ambitious and moved the needle on both environmental and social challenges. We aimed for goals that establish us as an industry leader in sustainability and push us to drive significant progress in the circular economy.” “As a global leader in the forest products industry, In- ternational Paper strives to be a leader in environmental stewardship and to strengthen our people and commu- nities. Our customers, investors and employees depend on it,” said International Paper Chief Sustainability Officer, Sophie Beckham. The International Paper 2019 Global Citizenship Report was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Ini- tiative (GRI) Standards: Core option. Visit InternationalPaper.com/Reports for more infor- mation and to download the report Webinar To Address OSHA Guidance, Enforcement Policies On COVID-19 OSHAhas recently issued important guidanceonCOVID-19 for employers as well as issuing two revised enforcement policies for enforcing OSHA’s requirements with respect to COVID-19 as many workplaces move towards reopening. businesswatchnetwork.com is offering a webinar on Friday, August 21, from 1:00-2:30 PM EST that will outline OSHA’s recent guidance and provide an in-depth sum- mary of an employer’s obligations to keep the workplace safe when operating in this COVID-19 pandemic. Employ-
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