International Paper Co
International Paper's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into International Paper's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of International Paper amounted to 8,835,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of International Paper increased by 1.2%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
International Paper's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are International Paper's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of International Paper were 6,266,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has International Paper reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, International Paper's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 26.28%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), International Paper's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are International Paper's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, International Paper reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,339,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,569,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has International Paper reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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
What methodology does International Paper use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, International Paper reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
International Paper's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into International Paper's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, International Paper reported 21,264,000 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 2024 disclosure of International Paper includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
International Paper's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are International Paper's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, International Paper reported total Scope 3 emissions of 21,264,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 51.66% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 48.34% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), International Paper's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.66%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does International Paper disclose?
In 2024, International Paper reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of International Paper's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to International Paper's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 6,247,000 tCO₂e (29.38%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,011,000 tCO₂e (28.27%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 4,031,000 tCO₂e (18.96%)
International Paper's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into International Paper’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, International Paper reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,266,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 18,619 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 336.54 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
International Paper's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does International Paper's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, International Paper reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 336.54 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 32.84 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does International Paper rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, International Paper ranked 20 out of 21 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
Insights into International Paper's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, International Paper reported a total carbon footprint of 30,099,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.47% decrease compared to 2023, 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 70.65% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 20.82%. a