International Paper

Memphis, Tennessee
Materials

Corporate Bias Rating

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Risk Level:

Rating - Caution
Medium Risk

Summary:

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.

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Board Bias

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CEO of International Paper

Mark S. Sutton

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 'Medium Risk' risk rating.

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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
5/13/24GovernanceJohn CheveddenShareholder Proposal Concerning Shareowner Opportunity to Vote on Excessive Golden ParachutesAgainst34.38%
5/13/24SocialThe Comptroller of the State of New York, Thomas P DiNapoliShareowner Proposal Concerning a Report on the Company’s LGBTQ+ Equity and Inclusion EffortsAgainst21.24%
5/8/23SocialSteve MilloyShareowner Proposal Concerning a Report on Operations in ChinaAgainst2.14%
5/8/23GovernanceKenneth SteinerIndependent Board ChairAgainst32.10%
5/8/23SocialSteven MilloyReport on Operations in ChinaAgainst1.90%
5/9/22GovernanceN/A - UndisclosedRequire Independent Board ChairAgainst32.63%
5/9/22EnvironmentalN/A - UndisclosedReport on Costs and Benefits of Evironmental Related ExpedituresAgainst1.46%
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