Sustainability Timeline
Georgia-Pacific has a long history of practicing sustainability. Our activities are categorized using the three dimensions of sustainability -- social, environmental and economic performance. Here are 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.