Q&A With International Paper’s CSO on the Journey So Far and Vision 2030

CSRWire (07/17/24)

Sophie Beckham recently celebrated a decade with International Paper (IP), known for being one of the world's biggest recyclers. She currently serves as the Memphis-based company's chief sustainability officer. "Over the past decade, I’ve seen sustainability become an important value driver for our customers, reinforcing our business model," she remarks. "Guided by Vision 2030, our sustainability framework, IP has continuously worked alongside customers and strategic partners to become a leader in renewable fiber-based solutions and to help advance a low-carbon, circular economy." When asked how does IP's focus on sustainability extend beyond its core products and into a better future, Beckham was quick to answer: "Just as we focus on the resilience of our business, we focus on the generational resilience of natural systems, human systems, and communities. In today’s often divided and complex world, it is imperative for our employees to feel safe at work, heard and seen, and ultimately using their skills and talents in work that matters to them." To this end, Beckham serves on several senior leadership councils within IP, including the Global Diversity and Inclusion Council.

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