International Paper
Corporate Bias Rating
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Risk Level:
Summary:
International Paper, a pulp and paper company, does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees. However, the company has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. International Paper is a signatory of the Business Roundtable's 2019 Statement on the Purpose of Corporation, which promotes stakeholder capitalism. The company discriminates against some religious organizations in its charitable giving. However, International Paper has not used corporate funds or political contributions for ideological purposes. For these reasons, International Paper receives a Lower Risk rating.
Board Bias
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CEO of International Paper
Mark S. Sutton
Summary:
Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, International Paper is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Materials industry. Mark S. Sutton and Mark S. Sutton serve as CEO/President and Chairman, respectively, leading the company’s C-suite executive team and the board of directors. Amongst these teams, the collective leadership is responsible for $397,450 to Republican causes and $184,409 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, International Paper currently holds a 'Lower Risk' risk rating.
Political Contributions of Leadership:
$397,450
$184,409
Republican
Democrat
Shareholder Proposals
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| Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13/24 | Governance | John Chevedden | Shareholder Proposal Concerning Shareowner Opportunity to Vote on Excessive Golden Parachutes | Against | N/A |
| 5/13/24 | Social | The Comptroller of the State of New York, Thomas P DiNapoli | Shareowner Proposal Concerning a Report on the Company’s LGBTQ+ Equity and Inclusion Efforts | Against | N/A |
| 5/8/23 | Social | Steve Milloy | Shareowner Proposal Concerning a Report on Operations in China | Against | 2.14% |
| 5/8/23 | Governance | Kenneth Steiner | Independent Board Chair | Against | 32.10% |
| 5/8/23 | Social | Steven Milloy | Report on Operations in China | Against | 1.90% |
| 5/9/22 | Governance | N/A - Undisclosed | Require Independent Board Chair | Against | 32.63% |
| 5/9/22 | Environmental | N/A - Undisclosed | Report on Costs and Benefits of Evironmental Related Expeditures | Against | 1.46% |