When we invest in our communities, we want to be sure everyone can benefit. That’s why we’ve helped finance inclusive recreation projects in several locations where Domtar operates. Learn more.
Natural Resources Canada publishes a report on the social, economic and environmental state of Canada’s forests and forest sector. The 2022 report spotlights the diversity of Canada’s forests, the sustainable management supporting their resilience and the range of benefits they provide. Canada has 9% of the world’s forests, about 90% of which is publicly owned. When harvested from public land, forests must be regenerated, promoting long-term sustainability. Canadian forests also provide breeding habitat for a wealth of species whose biodiversity
Lean Six Sigma initiatives are yielding benefits for Domtar. One recent project has led to productivity improvements beginning at the chipper. Learn more about that project and how it’s impacting our manufacturing network.
We are pleased to announce on March 17, 2023, Resolute made the top quintile (top 20%) in the Paper and Forest Products Industry category of the 2023 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). We ranked in the 87th percentile among 70 companies assessed in our industry peer group. Notable highlights of our results include: Top position overall for sustainable forestry practices and water risk assessments; 96th percentile in corporate governance and customer relationship management; 91st percentile for social impacts on
Diversity or multiculturalism Month is observed in April. Its goal is to help cultivate a peaceful society where people of different cultures communicate with one another in a respectful and productive way. Three quarters of the world’s major conflicts have a cultural dimension. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development. In the context of growing globalization, we are all called to exchange with people from different backgrounds, cultures, world views and values. Challenges can arise.
The Corporate Pioneer of the Year Award recognizes a large organization or company adopting, championing or leading sustainable practices in their industry.
At Resolute, we are proud to support the needs and interests of the many communities where we live and work. Our philanthropic contributions take many forms, including financial and material support, and countless volunteer hours by our dedicated employees. Over the course of 2022, Resolute contributed close to $1.3 million in donations and sponsorships to worthy organizations, including $261,000 toward scholarships, bursaries and research grants. Read on for some highlights of our community giving! Sharing our Success in Workplace Safety
For 175 years, Domtar has made quality products that people rely on every day. Celebrate this important Domtar anniversary by learning about more about our history and our legacy of innovation and adaptation.
As Resolute’s new cellulose filaments plant at our Kénogami (Saguenay, Quebec) paper mill nears completion, the company is focusing on bringing commercial volumes of this innovative biomaterial to the marketplace. Working closely with key partners Performance BioFilaments and FPInnovations, and through the continued support of the ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts du Québec Wood Innovation Program, Resolute is working to commercialize a translucent film made of cellulose filaments (CF). This product could potentially replace clear plastic films used
Once operating, the weir operation will gradually reduce water flow from the lake to the river in order to have enough extra water in the lake to achieve the target river flow during the dry summer months.
Optimizing renewable energy is an essential component of Resolute’s climate action plan. In fact, renewable sources accounted for more than three quarters of Resolute’s energy needs in 2022. By focusing on safe, sustainable sources like hydroelectricity and carbon-neutral biomass, we’re enhancing our overall energy efficiency – and reducing our consumption of fossil fuels. Our newest brief animated capsule outlines Resolute’s continued progress in this area. View it here. We also invite you to view our capsules on safety, forest management certification, governance, our partnerships
You’ve heard about Domtar’s long-term commitment to the environment. Now find out what some of our colleagues think. Read about their sustainability perspective and what caring for the environment means to them.
Mr. Gibson is based in British Columbia near the company’s Richmond, BC headquarters, and has worked in the Canadian forestry industry for over three decades.
Annually observed on March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1966 in solidarity with people struggling with racism and racial discrimination. It commemorates the day in 1960 when police killed 69 peaceful protesters in Sharpeville, South Africa, who stood against the oppressive apartheid “pass laws.” March 21 is a day of reflection. It is also a day to recognize the progress that has stimulated and continues to motivate collective
Paper Excellence Canada is a finalist in the Corporate Pioneer of the Year category, which features large organizations or companies adopting, championing, or leading sustainable practices in their industry.
Employees at our Hialeah (Florida) tissue mill mobilized quickly to donate a truckload of paper towels, facial tissue and bath tissue to support those impacted by the devastating string of earthquakes that hit Turkey in February. We directed the in-kind donation through Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), a non-profit organization founded in 2011 as a first responder to global disasters that takes an innovative, proactive approach to emergency relief. Our local partner North American Transport Services provided transportation free of charge
The Keep US Posted organization, of which Domtar is a member, recently celebrated two members of congress for their efforts to help save the United States Postal Service. Learn more about their bipartisan work.
How do we determine when, where and how to harvest? It all begins with careful, comprehensive planning. Canadian forest products companies operate in a highly regulated environment with active enforcement by federal, provincial and local government partners. In fact, the Canadian boreal forest is one of the world’s most resilient and most regulated forests. Forest management planning ensures we’re operating responsibly and keeping the boreal healthy for future generations. Here’s a snapshot of the fundamental elements involved in forest management. Determining
Paper Excellence is committed to conducting business in a manner that protects the environment, conserves resources, minimizes its environmental footprint and ensures sustainable development.
Resolute is focused on building mutually beneficial relationships in the communities in which we live and work. We demonstrate this commitment through transparency, information-sharing and active involvement in community life. Good neighbors Being part of a community means helping where you can. Our Calhoun (Tennessee) employees picked up several hundred pounds of garbage along West Chickamauga Creek as part of the 2022 Tennessee River Rescue, a massive cleanup of over 20 sites spanning four counties. Reaching out to potential employees,
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During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the many women of Domtar who have helped make our company successful. We asked a few of our long-time employees about their careers and how the company has changed over time.
March 8th is International Women’s Day (IWD). It’s a day about celebrating achievements in women’s rights, recognizing the contributions women have made, and taking time to educate ourselves on issues of continued or rising concern so we mobilize will and resources to address them. Much progress has been made since 1908, when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights. But the work continues to evolve, as does the social and economic landscape
Bill Edwards, Domtar’s senior vice president of pulp and paper operations, has joined the TAPPI board of directors after years of active involvement in the organization. Find out more about Edwards and his leadership.
The Paper Excellence Group (the “Group”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Domtar Corporation (“Domtar”), today announced the successful closing of its previously announced acquisition of Resolute Forest Products Inc.
Le Groupe Papier Excellence (le « Groupe »), par l’entremise de sa filiale en propriété exclusive Domtar Corporation (« Domtar »), a annoncé aujourd’hui la clôture réussie de son acquisition précédemment annoncée de Produits forestiers Résolu Inc.
In this article, we’ll explore the possibilities of creating truly carbon-neutral products from renewable resources. From exploring environmental initiatives already in place within commercial operations, to looking at the importance of corporate social responsibility, discover why greening your business isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s essential.
As part of the Pulp and Paperworkers’ Resource Council’s annual fly-in event, seven of our colleagues joined other U.S. pulp and paper workers in Washington, D.C., to speak with lawmakers about our industry. Learn more.
Resolute’s primary input is trees – fortunately, a plentiful, renewable natural resource. Canada’s vast boreal forest supplies much of the wood we harvest to make products we use every day. Here are 10 things to know about the boreal! Canada’s boreal forest is… IMMENSE. Covering over 1.9 billion hectares, the boreal forest circles the entire northern hemisphere. Nearly a third (28%) of it is located in Canada, stretching from Yukon to Newfoundland-and-Labrador. About 75% of Canada’s 362 million hectares of
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What does it take to deliver the best paper, pulp and packaging products to our customers, order after order? A strong quality commitment from each of our colleagues. Learn more about how we measure quality at Domtar.
We have moved forward with production and testing of our cellulose filaments in concrete, and the preliminary findings are extremely promising. Resolute announced the construction of a commercial plant specializing in the production of cellulose filaments at our Kénogami (Québec) paper mill in 2020. Also known as nanofibrilated cellulose (NFC), cellulose filaments are a novel, 100% natural biomaterial additive made from wood. This material can be used to enhance the technical and environmental performance of a variety of products, such as concrete
Last year, Resolute was among the sponsors of the 2041 Foundation’s ClimateForce Antarctic Expedition, an initiative bringing together a global team of students, CEOs, engineers and, scientists and youth activists to discuss climate change and sustainability in one of the world’s most fragile ecosystems. Resolute’s support helped McGill University’s fourth-year Chemical and Environmental Engineering student Quang Anh Nguyen join 170 delegates on this once-in-a-lifetime experience. His video diary offers a stunning glimpse of the 12-day journey that included ice trekking, close encounters with
Resolute is proud of the recognition we continue to receive for our leadership in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, as well as for our business practices. In 2022, we garnered 37 awards and distinctions at the international, North American and regional levels. Our commitment to safety was in the spotlight – not only for our world-class performance, but also for the animated capsule we produced that won both gold and grand awards at the iNova Awards. We were also recognized
Historically Black colleges and universities are an important source of talent for Domtar and the forest products industry. Find out how we actively recruit HBCU students for our internship, co-op and early-career programs.
Paper Excellence Canada announced a $100,000 gift to the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) to boost efforts to conserve and restore Pacific salmon populations across B.C. The gift will be distributed through grants in communities where Paper Excellence operates to help advance community-driven stewardship initiatives at a local level.
Resolute has long been dedicated to improving education in our operating communities and sparking innovation in the forest products sector. We are also committed to supporting and maintaining constructive relationships with Indigenous businesses and communities. More than 80% of First Nations communities in Canada live in forested environments, and the socio-economic benefits of forest management are important to many of these communities. That’s why we focused our five-year, C$175,000 commitment to fund Laval University’s Educational Leadership Chair in Indigenous Forestry
Black History Month is dedicated to honoring the legacy and celebrating the achievements of Black Canadians and Americans. They have shaped and enriched communities across North America, including our own at Resolute. While we wish to underscore employee contributions from Black communities all year long, Black History Month in February reminds us to set time aside to learn more about historic events and people from Black communities. We encourage all Resolute employees to join us in celebrating the diversity that
To anyone working in the forest products sector, it’s obvious: We plant, grow, sustain and harvest, then we do it all over again. But it’s not something that is widely understood or talked about. Resolute is pleased to join the Working Forests Initiative (WFI), which seeks to establish and advance a common understanding of the broad range of environmental, economic and societal benefits generated by working forests, the many sustainable products they provide, and the critical role forests play as a natural
Go paperless? We don’t think so. Paper records, including bank statements, receipts and bills, are important to your financial wellness. Learn why, and read 6 tips for creating a paper management system that works.
Paper Excellence Canada today announced it has donated $150,000 to Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC). The largest single donation in Paper Excellence Canada’s history will support wetlands conservation and stewardship in boreal forest regions of Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
Strong corporate governance is fundamental to Resolute’s long-term success as an increasingly diversified, highly competitive and consistently profitable organization. Developing and guiding the company’s sustainability strategy and performance, our sustainability committee has been actively bolstering environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives since 2011. At the end of 2022, the committee adopted a new charter outlining its purpose, responsibilities and procedures. The committee’s mandate includes: developing and driving the company’s sustainability strategy and performance; identifying, recommending and providing oversight on the company’s key sustainability
Resolute is working continuously to offer a work environment in which everyone feels included and valued. That’s why we established our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Committee at the beginning of 2022, under the guidance of Committee Lead Karen Roach, general manager of our Grenada (Mississippi) newsprint mill. In the spirit of building an inclusive community, the committee will communicate with and hold events for employees throughout 2023. This outreach is designed to build awareness and provide education around DE&I
We have a long commitment to supporting outdoor recreation in the areas where we live, work and play. Look at some of the ways we partner with organizations in the cities where our mills operate.
At Resolute, we are committed to a resilient supply chain that contributes to socio-economic development of our operating communities. We are promoting the development of regional procurement with a portal where companies can register to become Resolute suppliers. Our supply chain is in large part built upon the efforts of local, regional and Indigenous goods and services providers, and we value the role they play in generating growth and opportunity in their communities. In focusing on local and regional supply chains,
Paper Excellence announced today that it will invest nearly $50 million to upgrade its Crofton mill’s paper operations and towards reductions in its carbon footprint. The investment sees the restart of its C2 paper machine putting over 100 employees back to making paper at the site.
We revamped our supply chain and transportation logistics to address shipping challenges that arose from the pandemic. Now, we’re more efficient than ever. Find out how we did it.
Protecting biodiversity is a key element of sustainable forest management (SFM), and Resolute recognizes that it is possible to harvest trees carefully while upholding the forest values we all respect. Our employees and contractors know the principles of SFM well and closely follow them. In summer 2022, while harvesting in Quebec’s Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region on behalf of Resolute, an employee of the Coopérative de solidarité forestière de la Rivière-aux-Saumons spotted numerous bats in a stand of spruce trees. Following regulations, the employee
At Resolute, we have tracked our scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2009, updating and disclosing our inventory since 2013. We also disclose our annual carbon footprint to CDP, a globally recognized, non-profit framework that has long championed environmental disclosure as standard business practice. We have improved access to our disclosures on a new webpage dedicated to scope 3 emissions reporting. The new page highlights our emission reduction commitments in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and will help partners
Everyone loves receiving a personal letter or handwritten note. If it’s been a while since you wrote a letter to a loved one, do it this week in celebration of Universal Letter Writing Week.
Ending global poverty might not seem like an obvious goal for a forest products company, but by aligning our sustainability strategy with the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we’re taking action for a more inclusive, peaceful and prosperous future. Developed in 2015 by the UN, the SDGs are a universal call to action to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty goes hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of
The donation will support ongoing emergency management operations in British Columbia and Saskatchewan, while a donation of $20,000 was made earlier this fall to Nova Scotia Red Cross in response to Hurricane Fiona.
