The Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project’s 2024 Forest Landowner Conference highlighted available forestry resources and offered a forum to discuss issues affecting private landowners.
What’s on the horizon for our Wood Products business unit? We spoke with Luc Thériault, president of Wood Products, about his priorities for this part of our business. Read on to learn about the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Grenada Mill Manager Karen Roach has spent more than 26 years working in the forest products industry. Learn more about Roach and her recent appointment as chair of Domtar’s DE&I Committee.
Companies under the Domtar brand have long been among the most supportive champions of Forest Stewardship Council certification. Domtar is a separate company from APP with its own management structure and governance.
Domtar owner Jackson Wijaya will inherit shares of Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) as part of a family succession plan. The move will not affect Domtar’s day-to-day operations or its long-standing commitment to sustainability. Read more.
In honor of Veterans Day, observed on November 11 in the United States, we’ve rounded up some examples of how Domtar offers veteran support – in November and all year round.
Domtar recently earned the AF&PA 2024 Leadership in Sustainability — Water Management award for our water conservation program. Learn more about the program and its results since its 2023 inception.
Domtar acquires Iconex Paper’s point-of-sale receipt business in North America. The acquisition strengthens company’s position as the leading provider of thermal point-of-sale paper products in the U.S.
Unveils New Brand Identity Representing Bright Company Future; Leading Go-To-Market Brands Largely Remain in Place FORT MILL, SC, October 24, 2024 – Paper Excellence Group today announced the operational integration of the recently acquired Domtar Corporation (and other legal entities) and Resolute Forest Products with the legacy Paper Excellence business, forming a leading, unified forest products company in North America. This integration represents a strategic alignment of the companies’ strengths, resources and expertise, creating a stronger organization poised for future
Paper Excellence proudly supports the Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) which provides high school aged Indigenous youth with invaluable education and work experience. The six-week paid work experience offers participants a combination of education, training and hands-on work opportunities in a supportive and enriching environment. This summer, OYEP welcomed 150 youth from across Canada who contributed a total of 26,540 hours of work. By the end of the six weeks, there were a total of 134 graduates, including 23 who
For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC] – Last night, Lana Wilhelm, Director of Indigenous Relations for Paper Excellence Canada, received the prestigious Women in Forestry Award of Excellence from the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC). “I’m honoured that my work bridging incredibly diverse communities and interests within the forest industry has been recognized in this way,” said Wilhelm. “I wholeheartedly believe that the business of forestry has an important role and responsibility to meet in our nation’s Truth and Reconciliation
In an industry where women have historically been underrepresented, women like Lana Wilhelm are creating new paths for the next generation of female leaders in forestry. Now the Director of Indigenous Relations for Paper Excellence Canada, Lana has spent nearly three decades contributing to Canada’s forest industry. Her deep commitment to Indigenous Relations and dedication to environmental stewardship have earned her the prestigious Women in Forestry Award of Excellence from the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC). A Passion for
Paper Excellence is taking a thoughtful, policy-driven approach to building our Indigenous Relations program. We demonstrate a long-term commitment to building relationships with Indigenous communities and know that reconciliation through collaboration creates enduring and meaningful connections.
Domtar’s Kingsport mill recently received the 2024 Business Recycler of the Year award from the Tennessee Recycling Coalition during the organization’s annual Tennessee Sustainability Conference. Given to businesses that practice outstanding leadership in recycling and waste prevention, the mill was recognized for its two-year conversion of the facility’s uncoated freesheet paper machine into the company’s first 100 percent recycled containerboard mill. The mill, which resumed operations in January 2023, is home to the second-largest recycled containerboard machine in North America and is
We are proud that our contribution to Indspire helped support bursary fund recipients Adam George and Larissa Tobacco. These exceptional students have demonstrated dedication and perseverance in their educational journeys. The bursary fund played a crucial role in supporting them in their paths and we are excited to share their inspiring stories. Adam George: “As an Indigenous graduate student at the University of British Columbia, the Indspire bursary I received helped me in a time when I needed it most.
Demand for fiber-based packaging is growing, and that’s driving paper packaging innovation. Take a look at today’s packaging trends — and find out how our 100-percent recycled containerboard stacks up:
Pulp & Paper Canada recently named four Quebec-based Paper Excellence Group mills at the top of its annual health and safety rankings. These honors reflect our overall efforts to ensure a safe working environment at our sites. Domtar’s Windsor paper mill was named safest mill in category A – facilities with more than 80,000 worker hours per month. Resolute mills took the top three spots in category C – facilities with less than 50,000 worker hours per month. The Saint-Félicien
Nawaf Salem, a participant in the Engineers-in-Training program at our Skookumchuck mill comments on his vision of the future of the forest products industry – a future that will require embracing change but also driving growth.
Since 2022, the Ashdown Mill draft program has recruited talented local high school students for summer engineering internships. Hear from two students about what the program means to them.
At Resolute, we are committed to implementing and maintaining rigorous third-party certifications at all of our operations. These kinds of certifications not only help guide our policies when it comes to the sustainability of our operations, they also let our many customers know that we share their commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Recently, our facilities in Hagerstown (Maryland) and Glenwood (Arkansas) achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification for their environmental management systems. We have also maintained ISO 14001 EMS certification at all of
Paper Excellence Canada’s acquisition and ongoing development of the Bayview Facility on Howe Sound required it to both understand and assess safety practices at an existing log sort operation, and to safely undertake the demolition, design and construction work involved in adding a log-chipping facility. Corporate Safety Manager Jason Lennox comments on the value of risk elimination and of building in safeguards right from the design-drawing phase of a complex project. Click to Watch Video
Paper Excellence Canada and many other companies have increasingly had to expand their geographic scope in the search for talent. Today, with a shrinking labour force as one-in-five Canadians approach retirement, filling the many vacancies that occur each year is increasingly a global exercise. How best to attract and retain foreign-born talent was the focus of one of the employee teams in Paper Excellence Canada’s Dynamic Leadership Program (DLP) in 2023 – a mini-MBA-style development opportunity through which participants tackle
Two Sides North America, along with member companies like Domtar, is raising awareness of greenwashing, especially when it comes to paper. Learn more about greenwashing and why it matters.
One of the most exciting elements of the future vision for carbon management at Paper Excellence mills relate to the “biogenic” carbon emissions from burning of waste wood – carbon that was withdrawn from the atmosphere as the trees grew. The capture of these emissions, either for use in new products or for permanent underground storage, offers the potential to reverse the effects of climate change. Carbon reduction is both an urgent need and a long-term undertaking, and our exploration
At Resolute, our commitment to sustainability is driven by our people and our culture. It’s a passion that grows out of the many communities where we operate and it is integral to our business. We are pleased to share our many remarkable achievements in sustainability for 2023. From substantial emissions reductions to an outstanding record of health and safety, last year was one that everyone in the Resolute community can be proud of. Emission reductions When it comes to thechallenge
In honor of National Intern Day 2024, we interviewed Alex Johnson about how his 2023 Domtar internship paved the way for full-time employment. Learn more about Johnson and his journey to Domtar.
July 25 is National Intern Day – a day to celebrate the bright minds and enthusiastic spirits that light up our workplace. Here we celebrate the Port Alberni mill summer students by sharing their stories and experiences. Family roots run deep in the town of Port Alberni, and for this year’s summer students, working at the Port Alberni mill was a way to gain experience without leaving the community. This sense of belonging was shared by many of the summer
The Green Dream Internship Program launched in 2013 by the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), highlights the perspectives and experiences of students working in Canada’s vibrant forest products sector. The program also recognizes the industry’s sustainable practices as well as the range of dynamic, diverse and rewarding careers available. Among this year’s five Green Dream interns, Philippe Bernard was selected to join to Resolute’s Alma (Quebec) paper mill. “I’m very happy to be part of the Green Dream internship program and to
4 Impactful Programs for Indigenous and Youth Entrepreneurs in Canada Canada is home to a variety of programs designed to empower Indigenous and youth entrepreneurs. These initiatives not only foster entrepreneurial skills but also contribute significantly to the local economy and community development. By providing practical knowledge, mentorship, and hands-on experience, these camps and programs enable participants to build strong foundations for their entrepreneurial journeys. Explore four standout initiatives that are making a significant impact below: 1. Bears’ Lair Dream
We monitor and adjust Resolute’s health and safety programs every year in order to provide employees and contractors with a safe work environment. We foster continuous improvement by establishing world-class safety and health standards at each operation, setting annual and long-term targets, and measuring our safety performance. In 2023, we improved our Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) incident rate of 0.63 compared to 0.65 in 2022. Overall, fewer employees were injured compared to the previous year. Considering the hand is
Over two days in March, Resolute trained over 50 employees on Canada’s Modern Slavery Act. Enacted in January, the Act is aimed at fighting forced and child labour by identifying and eradicating situations of exploitation from corporate supply chains. It’s one of several ethics, human rights and sustainability-focused trainings we provide our employees, supporting and strengthening our corporate governance. Sustainability training Over the past 17 months, the company organized training sessions for several groups on the structures, policies and rules
Sabrina Branco, Global Head of Sustainability, comments on the wealth of long-standing best practices and industry leadership that the Paper Excellence Group has to draw upon in crafting its new strategy and roadmaps. Click to Watch Video
For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC]—Paper Excellence Canada has once again been voted one of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens by Corporate Knights.* Paper Excellence Canada operates mills in British Columbia and Saskatchewan, and is a diversified manufacturer of pulp and paper – including printing and writing, packaging and specialty papers. The Best 50 award is judged using key performance indicators that relate to the organization’s raw resource use, emissions profile, social performance, safety performance and percentage of revenue from clean
Randy Adams, Kingsport Mill health and safety manager, won the Pulp and Paper Safety Association’s Distinguished Service Award — the PPSA’s highest honor. Learn more about Adams and the award.
Paper Excellence is delighted to see our support to Take a Hike (TAH) Foundation making a meaningful difference in the lives of youth. Our funding has been instrumental empowering each young person through mental well-being and land-based learning. Every teen involved in the TAH programs has built confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging. Across all 13 of their programs, the youth have completed their Spring expeditions and are preparing to end their school year. Some are gearing up for
Our Indigenous Relations team attended the Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase at the Convention Center in Vancouver, BC on June 4 & 5. During the event there were over 20 featured sessions celebrating successful partnerships between Indigenous communities and their industry partners. Our Indigenous Relations team, Lana Wilhelm and Kiera Luong Wilson attended this event to learn about how specific projects have helped support economic reconciliation and secure a brighter future for First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities. “Being at this
National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 gives us an opportunity to reflect on the history and celebrate the culture and resilience of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Our business relies on the health and long-term sustainability of the Canadian forest industry and we have made a corporate commitment to building meaningful partnerships with the Indigenous communities in which we operate. With this in mind, we thought we would take a moment to recognize and celebrate the growing number of Indigenous-led
As Paper Excellence Canada, Domtar and Resolute work to integrate into one company, different groups within the three companies are coming together under a banner of collaboration. Kicking off the Indigenous Relations Steering Committee Since last September, the Integrated Indigenous Relations Steering Committee has been meeting monthly. The initial goal is to cross-share experiences and understand how each business’ Indigenous Relations (IR) program currently operates. Ultimately, the goal is to build a common program—developing shared best practice standards and aligning
For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC]—Today Paper Excellence Canada published its fourth sustainability report: New Horizons: Paper Excellence Canada to Become Part of a Bigger Whole. This is the final sustainability report the company will publish as Paper Excellence Canada, which is integrating with Domtar and Resolute Forest Products to create a single, larger and more diversified entity. The report provides an annual overview of the company’s 2023 sustainability performance – primarily comprised of five operating mills in British Columbia and
Excerpt from the article: Paper Excellence in Port Alberni has been awarded a pair of CleanBC Industry Fund grants totalling $145,000 for feasibility studies examining two sustainable business projects. The first grant, for $51,000, will help Port Alberni’s Catalyst Paper division look at offloading and delivery options for its biofuel. This would include improving efficiency in offloading of hogfuel at the plant as well as ways to increase biofuel steam production to reduce natural gas consumption in its No. 4 power boiler and
As we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, we are pleased to announce the recipients of our 2024 corporate Indigenous scholarships, each valued at $1,500. Congratulations to Thessa Mysko, Emma Ludwig, Dylan Twidale, Tia De Groot and Emma Pflanz. At Paper Excellence, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. Our scholarships are designed to support and uplift Indigenous youth on their educational journey. Recipients explain how our scholarships will make a difference to them: “This scholarship will
Domtar is now a U.S. Army PaYS partner. The program provides job opportunities for veterans after their military service ends. Find out more about the partnership and how the program works.
Congratulations to Appu Shrestha, Business Analyst, for being honored with his well-deserved Spark Award. “I’m passionate about the direct impact my work has on our business growth. Although it can be intimidating at times, I am committed to embracing these challenges that actively contribute to the company’s success,” says Appu. “With the integration with Domtar, I’ve been given the opportunity to learn a new system with paper inventory. With the integration in process, we must ensure that all the data
Last week, Quinton Hayward, Chief Forester, (Paper Excellence); Luke Dillinger Sr Director Fibre Procurement (Domtar); Sam Bourque, Forestry and Certification coordinator (Resolute); and Kevin Gallagher, Forest Analyst (Resolute) attended the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia. This year’s conference focused on several critical topics related to sustainable forest management and conservation: Protection of Endangered Species: The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy USA highlighted how imperiled species are thriving thanks to sustainable forest management and certified forests, demonstrating that
On January 1, 2024, Canada’s Parliament passed the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act. This important piece of legislation is a vital response to global concerns about the prevalence of forced and child labour worldwide and helps Canada – and Canadian businesses – meet international treaty obligations, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. As part of the Act, all Canadian
Excerpt from the article: Paper Excellence, which operates the Skookumchuk Pulp Mill, is once again sponsoring Kimberley’s junior NBA basketball program, now in its third year. Adam de Jong, Instrumentation Supervisor at the mill, has been involved in the program since its inception. The idea is to keep costs down to only $100 per child, with the remaining costs covered by fundraisers and sponsors such as Paper Excellence. “Two years ago, I saw the chance to help build a program
Kiera Luong Wilson recently joined Paper Excellence as an Indigenous Relations Intern. She studied Interdisciplinary Studies with a specialization in Aboriginal law and politics at the University of British Columbia. She is deeply passionate about Indigenous rights and providing a future for Indigenous youth. In her role at Paper Excellence, she hopes to further the company’s collaboration and partnerships with Indigenous communities. With experience in mediation work with Indigenous nations, she aims to provide a sustainable future in the communities
Resolute is focused on building mutually beneficial relationships in the communities where we live and work. We demonstrate this commitment by tracking our employees’ active involvement in community life, and through frequent reporting and information-sharing with our stakeholders. We’re proud of the numerous ways we support our operating communities, whether by funding worthy initiatives, making in-kind donations or volunteering our time. Here are some highlights of our community involvement in the first quarter of 2024! Reaching out to future colleagues
Over the past three years, our recruitment team has cultivated relationships and fostered connections with potential future hires by actively participating in various job fairs, employer information activities, networking, and mentoring sessions at universities, non-profit organizations, and professional organizations across Canada. These events have provided opportunities to showcase Paper Excellence as a growth-oriented organization, disseminate information about our operations, and establish Paper Excellence as an employer of choice. That talent pool the Talent Acquisition team focuses on is students with
