Sophie Beckham

Sophie Beckham is vice president and Chief Sustainability Officer at International Paper, where she works across the enterprise to advance sustainability strategy development and the company’s Vision 2030 sustainability goal achievement. She also serves as the company’s primary external spokesperson and thought leader on issues related to sustainability and stewardship. Her career has been dedicated to driving sustainable business outcomes through purposeful leadership in consumer goods and forest product manufacturing sectors.

Sophie has helped to advance IP’s planet stewardship initiatives since 2013. She has served in a variety of roles, including senior manager, Natural Capital Stewardship, and most recently, Chief Sustainability Officer including responsibility for the company’s Community Engagement work. She was appointed an officer of the company in 2022.

She holds a Master of Forestry degree from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, now known as the Yale School of the Environment.