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Ian Lifshitz

Ian Lifshitz

Vice President of Sustainability & Stakeholder Relations, The Americas
Asia Pulp and Paper

Ian Lifshitz is VP of Sustainability & Stakeholder Relations for The Americas at Asia Pulp and Paper.

He is responsible for leading the company's sustainability and media relations and other related stakeholder engagement programs across Canada, the United States and South America. Ian is also charged with leading the company's North American CSR activities, translating many of APP's successful conservation, biodiversity and social community programs to American audiences.

Ian is a strong advocate of emerging nations' rights to independently manage their own natural resources, while balancing economic and environmental priorities. He is a regular contributor to both environmental and paper industry publications, as well as a regular participant in industry roundtables and forums.

Ian has 20 years of strategic communication expertise, and has consulted with many international organizations, developing environmental and corporate social responsibility programs.

Ian Lifshitz is tagged in 8 assets.
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Supply Chain
Technology Partnerships Bridge Gaps Among Landscapes, Communities, Stakeholders
Technology Partnerships Bridge Gaps Among Landscapes, Communities, Stakeholders
Published on May 7, 2019
About a 3 minute read

Private companies increasingly recognize the role they play in global conservation efforts. Technology providers have smartly strategized ways to make business operations more efficient than ever before and aid corporations in meeting their commitmen... View More

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Consumer Behavior Change
Why the UN's REDD+ Program Needs More Short-Term Focus
Why the UN's REDD+ Program Needs More Short-Term Focus
Published on July 4, 2016
About a 5 minute read

The time has come to revisit REDD+ — the UN initiative that attempts to create financial value for the carbon locked in forests — to ensure that it is truly delivering on the momentum from Paris 2015. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationCollaboration & Co-Creation
Communication, Collaboration Key to Ending Deforestation
Communication, Collaboration Key to Ending Deforestation
Published on March 9, 2016
About a 4 minute read

According to a report issued by the Congressional Budget Office, deforestation activity accounts for 12 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Companies such as Unilever have adopted zero-deforestation policies; while private sector initiatives ... View More

Article
Supply Chain
World Leaders at COP21 Must Act Now to Save Our Forests
World Leaders at COP21 Must Act Now to Save Our Forests
Published on December 3, 2015
About a 4 minute read

Discussion, collaboration and commitment necessary for long-term forest protectionThis week marks a critical moment for climate change. World leaders are gathering in Paris at the COP21 climate negotiations to discuss the role forests play within the... View More

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Materials & PackagingMaterials & Packaging
Consumers Want Environmental Info on Product Labels: Why Now Is the Time to Act
Consumers Want Environmental Info on Product Labels: Why Now Is the Time to Act
Published on September 21, 2015
About a 5 minute read

Package labels that clearly detail food product ingredients have become the norm, thanks in large part to demand from consumers who want to be able to make informed decisions about their purchases. But what about other information related to sustaina... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationCollaboration & Co-Creation
Challenges Can Help Foster Innovation in Sustainability, Environmental Protection
Challenges Can Help Foster Innovation in Sustainability, Environmental Protection
Published on May 12, 2015
About a 6 minute read

There have been many high-profile commitments by corporations to end deforestation in their supply chains and to transition to sources that preserve these valuable forest resources. And while most will agree that deforestation remains one of the grea... View More

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Materials & PackagingMaterials & Packaging
The Evidence Is Clear: Consumers Want More Sustainable Packaging Options
The Evidence Is Clear: Consumers Want More Sustainable Packaging Options
Published on December 19, 2014
About a 4 minute read

With the holiday season upon us, millions of shoppers are in the midst of purchasing wrapping paper and packaging for their gifts this year. What might surprise many is how much consumer commitment towards environmentally sustainable packaging has in... View More

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Materials & PackagingMaterials & Packaging
Give the People What They Want: Four Emerging Trends in Sustainable Packaging
Give the People What They Want: Four Emerging Trends in Sustainable Packaging
Published on May 12, 2014
About a 4 minute read

Asia Pulp and Paper's Forest Conservation Policy (FCP), announced in February 2013, came about in large part due to NGO pressure and the resulting concerns of our customers. The FCP marked an immediate halt to all natural forest clearance across our ... View More

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