Category: Community
GP’s Sweetwater Builds Gypsum and Futures
GP to Invest $200k in Sweetwater ISD Career Technology Program GP’s Sweetwater gypsum mill just made a sweet deal with the independent school district (ISD) of Sweetwater, Texas. They’re investing $200k into their career and technology education (CTE) program. The donation is intended to give students the foundational knowledge and skills needed to be successful […]
In the Eye of the Storm
How we help with hurricane preparedness; disaster relief and rebuilding efforts In the North Atlantic ocean, hurricanes season kicks off June 1 each year and continues through November when the ocean has been warmed during the summer months. Hurricanes are large, spiraling tropical storms that can pack wind speeds of over 150 miles per hour […]
Community Heroes: One GP Employee’s Effort to Spark Hope in a Pandemic
The actions we take within our communities are often the biggest catalysts for change at a larger scale – something Charles Koch discusses at length in his newest book, Believe in People – and after a long year of social distancing, our employees are finding new ways to connect with their communities and make a difference. Ivan […]
GP PRO Survey Finds Elevated Consumer Support for Custodians During COVID-19
Prior to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, custodians primarily performed their duties with little notice, often at night or after regular business hours. The pandemic, though, which led to enhanced cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting practices, put custodians in the spotlight, and for the past year, they have been ardent protectors of consumer health and […]
Alabama River Cellulose: A Strong Presence in the Region
Since 1978, the Alabama River Cellulose (ARC) mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region. Recognized as one of the largest pulp operations in North America, the mill is also considered the largest manufacturer in Monroe County and one of the largest employers in the area. ARC, part of Georgia-Pacific’s […]
Georgia-Pacific sparks innovation with new Wisconsin-based tech accelerator
Georgia-Pacific may be nearly 100, but we still hang out with the cool kids, the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators creating new, breakthrough products and services. The company’s latest collaboration is helping launch a new program called 1915 Studios that will fuel the growth of startups in hygiene, IoT (Internet of Things) and sensing […]
Our Statement to the Metro Atlanta Chamber Regarding the ATL Action for Racial Equity Initiative
Georgia-Pacific applauds the Metropolitan Atlanta Chamber of Commerce for recognizing the important role that business plays in advancing equal rights and addressing racial injustice. GP and all Koch companies are committed to supporting the ongoing struggle to address centuries-long violations of equal rights that persist and have held our country back. These have been particularly […]
Starting the Conversation: Our Partners Talk About Social Injustices and What We’re Doing About Them
Koch companies, including Georgia-Pacific, have a long-standing record of working to remove barriers and inequities in our society, and the events of 2020 underscore the importance of that work even more. So that we can all learn together, we’ve assembled this special edition” of “Starting The Conversation,” with recent discussions about how Koch companies and our […]
Quilted Northern® Acts of Comfort
The Quilted Northern® brand is highlighting everyday people who perform acts of comfort in their communities—ranging from those who provide education through music to those who provide the underserved with warm coats. To say thank you to those lending a hand, the Quilted Northern® brand is donating $10,000 to ten different 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, also […]
GP Joins the Fight Against COVID-19
*This page will continue to be updated* Ever heard the quote, “If you’re in the position to help someone and you do it, it’s very rewarding”? How about, “We are all in this together”? Well either one could never be truer for GP. We are all indeed in this together and GP is in […]