International Paper (NYSE: IP) was once again named by FORTUNE magazine as one of the "Worlds Most Admired Companies."  International Paper has earned this recognition in seventeen of the last eighteen years based on its scores in the following categories:

1. Ability to attract and retain talented people

2. Quality of management

3. Social responsibility to the community and the environment

4. Innovativeness

5. Quality of products or services

6. The wise use of corporate assets

7. Financial soundness

8. Long-term investment value

9. Effectiveness in doing business globally

"This award is further validation that we continue to build a better future for our people, the planet, and our company," said Mark Sutton, chairman, and chief executive officer. "Our 50,000 colleagues around the world are committed to creating value for our customers, strengthening the communities where we live and work and ensuring everyone returns home safely at the end of each day. I'd like to thank our colleagues for achieving this recognition."

About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp, and paper products with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, Europe, North Africa, and Russia.  We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods and enable world-wide commerce; pulp for diapers, tissue, and other personal hygiene products that promote health and wellness; and papers that facilitate education and communication.  We are headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., employ more than 50,000 colleagues and serve more than 25,000 customers in 150 countries. Net sales for 2018 were $23 billion.  For more information about International Paper, our products, and global citizenship efforts, please visit internationalpaper.com.

International Paper Company

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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, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com/.

About International Paper - EMEA

In Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), International Paper focuses on the production and marketing of fiber-based packaging and specialty pulp, employing approximately 4,400 people. As a leading supplier of high-quality corrugated containers for a multitude of applications, we serve customers throughout the region from our network of two recycled containerboard mills and 23 box plants in France, Italy, Morocco, Portugal and Spain. Specialty pulp is made in Gdansk, Poland. Other products available from International Paper in the region include a variety of Kraft linerboard and other pulp products.

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