1、P URS UI NG OUR V I S I O N TO B E A M O NG THE M O STSUCCESSFUL,SUSTAINABLE A ND R E S P O N S I B LE C O M PA NI E S I N THE WO R LD2016 Annual Performance Summary 1As one of the worlds leading producers of renewable fiber-based packaging,pulp and paper products,we know its our responsibility to c
2、reate long-term value for all stakeholders in the most responsible and sustainable manner.Im confident in the future of International Paper.By investing in attractive,fiber-based markets,controlling costs,managing capital spending and focusing on deliberate improvement efforts to increase productivi
3、ty and efficiency,we have generated strong sustainable free cash flow despite challenging economic conditions.In 2016,we developed The IP Way Forward to drive the next wave of improvements and continue to meet our commitments to our shareowners,customers,employees and communities.The IP Way Forward
4、consists of five Strategic Drivers critical to our success:sustaining forests,investing in people,improving our planet,creating innovative products and delivering inspired performance.To our shareowners,Sustaining FORESTSInnovativePRODUCTSInspiredPERFORMANCEInvestinginPEOPLEImprovingourPLANETThe IP
5、Way Forward is our strategic framework for achieving our vision to beamong the most successful,sustainable and responsible companies in the world.Sustaining FORESTSOur entire business depends on the sustainability of forests.By providing a dependable market for responsibly grown fiber,we provide an
6、economic incentive for landowners to grow,harvest and regenerate forests for continuous,sustainable use.Mark Sutton Chairman and CEO2 International PaperALMOST 50%REDUCTION IN SERIOUS SAFETY INCIDENTSSINCE 2012SERIOUS SAFETY INCIDENTSWe will continue to lead the world in responsible forest stewardsh