Community Involvement

International Paper seeks to partner with its communities and is committed to supporting local economies through the use of local employment and services wherever feasible. We also provide charitable support to the communities where our employees live and work.

The needs of our communities vary and we aim to provide the support that’s needed most. This includes helping to fund necessary improvements to local medical, sports or culture infrastructure, cooperating with organizations such as United Fund for Belgium, United Way and other local charities, as well as paper donations to local children’s clubs or schools. In addition, our volunteers support many good causes locally each and every day. Some of our local initiatives include:

Svetogorsk City Hospital Renovation      

As a responsible investor, International Paper is engaging to help improve the medical, social and cultural infrastructure at the city of Svetogorsk. This engagement comes in addition to the various charitable initiatives the company is carrying out to support the underprivileged in the local community.

 
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Krakow: Branches of Giving

The “Branches of Giving” program is the umbrella for how International Paper provides charitable support to its local community in Krakow, Poland where the company’s Global Business Services Centre is located.

 
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Open Days in Russia and Poland

To engage with employee families and the wider community, annual Open Days are held at International Paper’s mills in Svetogorsk, Russia and Kwidzyn, Poland.

 
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Kwidzyn Papermaker’s Run

In the spirit of promoting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging people to practice regular sports, every spring the International Paper mill in Kwidzyn, Poland hosts a unique sporting event together with the International Paper Kwidzyn Charity Foundation.

 
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