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Becoming a Diverse Supplier
with
International Paper
Slide 2
Company Profile
• Founded in 1898
• 65,000 employees worldwide
• Operations in North & South America, Europe, India, Asia, Africa
• $25 Billion in sales (2013)
• Passion for safe operations (0.90 TIR)
• Commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability
International Paper is a Global and Fortune 500 Company
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International Paper will be one of the
most respected and successful
companies in the world.
Our Vision
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Our mission is to improve the
world, today and for generations to
come, by using renewable
resources to make products
people depend on every day.
Our Mission
Our Products
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Supplier Diversity Overview
Policy: International Paper shall promote the growth and development of minority and women owned businesses by creating new job opportunities, expanding markets, generating capital and carrying out all other relevant activities which are legal, appropriate and feasible.
IP uses supplier diversity as an opportunity to expand market share and obtain quality products and services by engaging diverse business development as a value-added strategy.
We strive to increase our utilization of diverse suppliers by:
• Contracting directly with diverse businesses that are competitive in quality, service, and cost.
• Working in synergy with our major customers to deliver solutions that positively impact their supplier diversity efforts.
• Encouraging the inclusion of diverse businesses within the subcontracting plans of our supplier base.
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Diversity Business Classifications
Minority-Owned businesses (MBE)
Woman-Owned businesses (WBE)
Veteran-Owned businesses (VBE)
Disadvantaged businesses (DBE)
Historically Underutilized businesses HUB-Zone)
8(a) Development Program business
Small Disadvantaged businesses (SDBE)
Locally Owned Small Business (LOSB)
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Certifying Agencies
Private agencies:
– National Minority Supplier Development Council (MBE)
– Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBE)
– National Women Business Owners Corporation (WBE)
– Federal government agencies:
– Small Business Administration (8a, HubZone, SDB only)
– US Department of Veterans Affairs (VBE, DVBE)
– US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (MBE)
– US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MBE)
– US Department of Transportation (DBE)
State agencies:
– Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
– Other state agencies (MBE, WBE, VBE, DVBE)
City/Local agencies
– Uniform Certification Program
– Shelby County Govt (LOSB)
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Questions and System Help
If you have questions on processes, how to locate information or require help navigating the registration portal please contact:
Visit our website @ internationalpaper.com/supplier diversity
Thank You!