Our People
and Communities

Empowering Communities Through Financial Support and Action

Domtar has a longstanding tradition of community involvement across its operations and legacy companies.

Today, our efforts continue through both employee volunteerism and financial support guided by a clear objective: to enhance our community engagement programs with a focus on education and literacy, environment and sustainability as well as humanitarian needs.

Domtar Connects is the framework that unifies our approach. It brings together community investment and employee‑led service to maximize our impact and strengthen the communities where we live and work. Domtar Connects, established at many of our sites, are employee teams who play a key role in reviewing local support requests and organizing opportunities for involvement.

To support our long‑term vision, we’ve established clear targets. By 2030, Domtar aims to invest $20 million in community initiatives and reach the volunteerism milestone we are in the process of defining by 2026. Our approach is built on the belief that our contributions are most meaningful when tied to the broader social benefits of the products we make — from books that support literacy, to materials that promote sustainability, to products that assist in disaster relief.

Domtar’s Community Investment Policy provides the structure for these efforts. It aligns our investments with our mission, vision and values, supports Indigenous reconciliation and helps us meet the expectations of regulatory bodies, environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs) and other stakeholders by focusing on tangible, lasting impact.

Community investment committees across the company ensure funding decisions are aligned with our focus areas and reflect local needs. Whether through a corporate contribution or a volunteer‑led initiative, our people continue to demonstrate what it means to give back.

With 26 Domtar Connects teams in place, and plans to expand, we are building a consistent and unified approach to community support. Led by our vice president, Global Communications, Jennifer Johnson, these efforts reflect Domtar’s ongoing commitment to leadership, partnership and care — making a meaningful difference in the communities we call home.

In 2024, Domtar provided

$2.8 million

in community, charitable and academic contributions at the corporate and operation levels.

In October 2024, Domtar provided

$100,000

in financial support to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Our Western Canadian mills contributed over

CA$52,000

to education through local postsecondary institutions and scholarships.

Employees and business partners
from Montreal and Saguenay–Lac‑Saint‑Jean, Quebec, came together for two golf tournaments and a cycling tour, raising an impressive

CA$165,000

for local health organizations.

In summer 2024, our Wood Products business unit launched the “United in Purpose” pilot to foster employee leadership and community engagement. Salaried employees were challenged to lead projects that benefit local communities while building collaboration and leadership skills.

Each year, Domtar offers an employee giving program called $2K Your Way, through which employees can apply for a $2,000 grant to a nonprofit of their choice that aligns with our focus areas. In 2024, Domtar donated

Our People
and Communities