Goodwill And Other Intangibles (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

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, 2022 and 2021: 

In millions	Industrial Packaging			Global Cellulose Fibers		Total
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		(b)	—		23
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)
Impairment loss	(76)		(c)	—		(76)
Balance as of December 31, 2022
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 goodwill for the acquisitions of EMEA Industrial Packaging box plants.

(c)    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:

	2022						2021
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	$	490	$	303	$	187	$	493	$	273	$	220
Tradenames, patents and trademarks, and developed technology	170		146		24		170		131		39
Land and water rights	8		2		6		8		2		6
Other	23		20		3		24		21		3
Total	$	691	$	471	$	220	$	695	$	427	$	268

Amortization Expense Of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]

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

In millions	2022		2021		2020
Amortization expense related to intangible assets	$	44	$	44	$	45