In 2025, International Paper completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
International Paper has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 5,848,743a | 6,537,171a | 6.51a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 7,276,917a | 5,610,612a | 2,830,000b | |
Location-Based | 3,152,750a | 3,314,744a | 3.43a | |
Total Scope 3 | 12,274,440a | 13,546,303a | 14,370,000a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 247.4716a | 351.1022a | 0.0003a |
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In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of International Paper amounted to 9,001,493 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of International Paper decreased by 8.63%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of International Paper were 5,848,743 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, International Paper's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), International Paper's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.53%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2025, International Paper reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,276,917 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 3,152,750 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Since 2019, International Paper's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that International Paper's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), International Paper's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that International Paper's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
In 2025, International Paper reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
In 2025, International Paper reported 12,274,440 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of International Paper includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2025, International Paper reported total Scope 3 emissions of 12,274,440 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 78.81% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 21.19% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Since 2019, International Paper's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 46.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), International Paper's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that International Paper's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
In 2025, International Paper reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
In 2025, the largest contributors to International Paper's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2025, International Paper reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,848,743 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 23,634 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 247.47 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2025, International Paper reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 247.47 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 29.67, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2025, International Paper ranked 22 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places International Paper among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
In 2025, International Paper reported a total carbon footprint of 21,275,933 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.07% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to International Paper's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 57.69% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 27.49%.a