Goodwill And Other Intangibles (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes In Goodwill Balances [Table Text Block]

GOODWILL

The following table presents changes in the goodwill balances as allocated to each business segment for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020: 

In millions	Industrial Packaging			Global Cellulose Fibers		Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019
Goodwill	$	3,410		$	52	$	3,462
Accumulated impairment losses	(296)			(52)		(348)
	3,114			—		3,114
Currency translation and other (a)	6			—		6
Goodwill additions/reductions	(5)		(b)(c)	—		(5)
Balance as of December 31, 2020
Goodwill	3,411			52		3,463
Accumulated impairment losses	(296)			(52)		(348)
	3,115			—		3,115
Currency translation and other (a)	(8)			—		(8)
Goodwill additions/reductions	23		(c)	—		23
Balance as of December 31, 2021
Goodwill	3,426			52		3,478
Accumulated impairment losses	(296)			(52)		(348)
Total	$	3,130		$	—	$	3,130

(a)Represents the effects of foreign currency translations and reclassifications.

(b) Reflects a reduction from tax benefits generated by the deduction of goodwill amortization for tax purposes in the U.S.

(c)    Reflects the goodwill for the acquisitions and divestitures of Industrial Packaging box plants in EMEA.

Identifiable Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]

Identifiable intangible assets comprised the following:

	2021						2020
In millions at December 31	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Intangible Assets		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Intangible Assets
Customer relationships and lists	$	493	$	273	$	220	$	483	$	244	$	239
Tradenames, patents and trademarks, and developed technology	170		131		39		170		117		53
Land and water rights	8		2		6		8		2		6
Software	15		15		—		15		15		—
Other	9		6		3		10		7		3
Total	$	695	$	427	$	268	$	686	$	385	$	301

Amortization Expense Of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]

The Company recognized the following amounts as amortization expense related to intangible assets: 

In millions	2021		2020		2019
Amortization expense related to intangible assets	$	44	$	45	$	45