Sustainability Timeline
Georgia-Pacific works to create products that improve people's lives, to use resources wisely, actively engage in our communities, and contribute to society by being a prosperous business. We call it being sustainable.We start with the three dimensions of sustainability - social, environmental and economic performance - and strive to find the right balance among them to help create long-term value for our customers, for society and for our company.
Georgia-Pacific has a long history of practicing sustainability. Here are some examples of our key activities and accomplishments over time. Some activities represent more than one dimension of sustainability.
1963
GP begins operating the nation’s first Southern pine plywood plant at Fordyce, Ark. In developing commercially viable
plywood from Southern pine trees, the company makes use of an underutilized resource. 1968
Georgia-Pacific's sales exceed $1 billion for the first time.
1969
The company donates California redwood groves, valued at more than $6 million, to the public.