International Paper

Industries Materials
Subsidiaries DS Smith

International Paper often yields to political activism in shaping corporate governance, potentially alienating consumers, dividing employees, and harming shareholders. The company elevates merit, excellence, and integrity ahead of race and identity-based policies. International Paper occasionally embraces corporate initiatives that redirect its central focus from business goals to partisan policies and divisive issues at times. This approach fails to safeguard free exercise, free speech, and free enterprise.

Business Roundtable
Risk Rating: Medium

Company Leadership

Political Contributions of Leadership

Republican Support
Democratic Support
$397,450 $184,409

Rating Criteria

Corporate Weaponization Risk Levels
Criteria Risk Level
Cancellations Lower Risk
Discriminatory Philanthropy Medium Risk
Employment Protection High Risk

Corporate Weaponization

Corporate Governance and Public Policy Risk Levels
Criteria Risk Level
Advocacy Bias Medium Risk
Funding Lower Risk
Political Actions High Risk

Corporate Governance and Public Policy