International Paper is a global leader in the paper and packaging industry and supplies a wide range of products that people rely on every day.  With operations in more than 20 countries on five continents, we employ nearly 55,000 people worldwide, including 38,000 in the U.S.   At International Paper, we're proud of our legacy of sustainability and environmental stewardship.  Demonstrating our ongoing commitment to these efforts through continuous improvement is important not just for our employees but for our customers, shareholders and neighbors in the communities in which we operate.