Goodwill And Other Intangibles (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

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, 2023 and 2022: 

In millions	Industrial Packaging			Global Cellulose Fibers		Total
Balance as of December 31, 2021
Goodwill	$	3,426		$	52	$	3,478
Accumulated impairment losses	(296)			(52)		(348)
	3,130			—		3,130
Currency translation and other (a)	(13)			—		(13)
Accumulated impairment loss additions/reductions	(76)		(b)	—		(76)
Balance as of December 31, 2022
Goodwill	3,413			52		3,465
Accumulated impairment losses	(372)			(52)		(424)
	3,041			—		3,041
Balance as of December 31, 2023
Goodwill	3,413			52		3,465
Accumulated impairment losses	(372)			(52)		(424)
Total	$	3,041		$	—	$	3,041

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

(b)Reflects the impairment of the EMEA Industrial Packaging reporting unit.

Identifiable Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]

Identifiable intangible assets are recorded in Deferred Charges and Other Assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and comprised the following:

	2023						2022
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	$	494	$	335	$	159	$	490	$	303	$	187
Tradenames, patents and trademarks, and developed technology	170		154		16		170		146		24
Land and water rights	8		2		6		8		2		6
Other	21		19		2		23		20		3
Total	$	693	$	510	$	183	$	691	$	471	$	220

Amortization Expense Of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]

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

In millions	2023		2022		2021
Amortization expense related to intangible assets	$	37	$	44	$	44