Community Investment

Domtar aims to align its community investments with the company’s mission, vision and values. We want to establish long-lasting partnerships and impact the communities where our employees live, work and play.

By leveraging resources and networks, the company will support the mission of organizations addressing social, environmental and economic challenges.

Our Focus Areas

We believe that our Company’s community investments are more genuine and meaningful when there is an obvious connection between our charitable giving and the broader social benefits provided by the products we make. That is why Domtar’s community investment decisions show a preference for programs that promote:

Education & Literacy

We believe that education is key to a young person’s success and are committed to supporting organizations that ensure quality education and literacy programming.

Collaborative Resource Management

We prioritize regular dialogue with Indigenous communities in our operating areas. Our consensus-based approach ensures that Indigenous communities are actively involved in our forest management planning, fostering respect for cultural, environmental, and social priorities. For more information on our approach, including certifications and sustainable practices, visit our Woodlands and Certification sections.

Environment & Sustainability

Our management and use of forests—a renewable resource—are at the core of our entire business. We partner with organizations that promote responsible forestry, support wildlife habitats and fund related research.

Humanitarian Needs in our Communities

At the heart of our success as a company is the recognition that we are inextricably tied to the success and well-being of the communities we operate in.

The Company does not make charitable donations to:

Individuals.
Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other legally protected status.
Religious organizations that primarily serve their faith community.
Organizations or charities of elected officials or where an elected official or candidate sits on the board or panel of such charity or organization.
Political causes, candidates, organization or campaigns

All funding applications must be submitted through our online form and submitted between January 1 and November 30.

Requests will be reviewed every two months and the organization requesting the donation will be contacted by email regardless of approval.

Earth Choice Ambassadors

Earth Choice Ambassadors are teams of Domtar employees who make time in their busy workdays to volunteer to make the world a better place. They work year-round by volunteering in their communities and leading by example.

Learn how they supported Earth Week in 2024