This Earth Day, we’re proud to launch Domtar Connects — a companywide framework that brings together contributions and employee-led community service to strengthen the places where we live and work.
Inspired by the legacy of the EarthChoice Ambassador (ECA) Program and countless employee-led grassroots initiatives, Domtar Connects is designed to engage employees, align with our corporate values and maximize our impact. The program complements owner Jackson Wijaya’s commitment to philanthropy.
Our Focus: Three Pillars with Deep Roots in What We Do
Domtar Connects focuses on causes that reflect both who we are and what we make. Guided by our Community Investment Policy and grounded in our vision, mission and values, our contributions center around three key areas.
- Education and Literacy: Domtar produces paper for books and learning materials, helping to foster education and literacy.
- Humanitarian Needs: Our products support essential services and rebuilding efforts in times of crisis or natural disasters.
- Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship: Our business is rooted in forest products, and we prioritize sustainability in our operations and in the communities we serve.
These pillars guide all of Domtar’s community investments, whether at the corporate level or through local site-based initiatives, and apply to everything from financial and in-kind donations to company-sponsored volunteer opportunities.
Organizations Can Apply for Support
We invite nonprofit organizations with activities that address one or more of our three focus areas to visit our Community Investment page to learn more and apply for support through Domtar Connects.
A cross-company community investment committee reviews all requests for funding to ensure fairness and alignment with company priorities.
In addition, our individual facilities are empowered to provide support to their communities using a local Domtar Connects budget.
We know our mill employees are best positioned to understand the needs in their own communities. That’s why Domtar goes beyond corporate funding to empower each of our facilities to address local priorities. Each location has a designated community investment budget, overseen by the mill manager, to support causes that align with our three pillars.
Organizations interested in applying for local support may contact the Domtar facility located nearest them or submit an inquiry via our website.
The Road Ahead for Domtar Connects
Whether through corporate partnerships, local funding or the hands-on generosity of our employees, Domtar Connects reflects our long-standing commitment to helping communities thrive. Every dollar donated, every hour volunteered and every act of kindness contributes to something bigger: stronger, more connected communities for all.
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