Environment, social, and governance (ESG) reporting: It’s new, it’s evolving and it’s all over the place. But what the heck is it? ESG reporting is the disclosure of environmental, social, and corporate governance data. Its purpose is to shed light on a company’s ESG activities while improving investor transparency and inspiring other organizations to do the same.

Over the past decade, volunteer events and matching programs have become the gold standard for launching and expanding a successful corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, engaging employees, building brand awareness, and driving investment. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we witnessed a momentous shift away from traditional corporate philanthropy programming. With a dispersed workforce and an onslaught of unengaged employees, companies were forced to push the envelope. They enabled flexibility, prioritized equity, and aligned programs with current events and employee-led causes to create new forms of giving that drive greater engagement, more participation, and in turn, maximum social impact. 

International Paper is one of the world’s leading producers of fiber-based packaging and pulp. By sustainably creating products that consumers depend on from responsibly sourced, renewable resources, International Paper operates in a manner that does not compromise the needs of future generations. As a result, their vision is to be among the most successful, sustainable, and responsible companies in the world.