Established in 1898, International Paper is the world's largest paper and forest products company. International Paper has operations in more than 40 countries and sells its products in more than 120 nations. International Paper had sales in 2003 of $25 billion and ranked No. 71 among Fortune 500 companies. International Paper exemplifies a commitment to the perpetual planting, growing and harvesting of trees while protecting biodiversity, wildlife, plants, soil, air and water quality. Every acre of International Paper forestland harvested is regenerated either by planting more trees or by managed natural regeneration. The company also has a long-standing policy of using no wood from endangered forests.