1、Sustainability priorities 20302030 andbeyondCommitted to a sustainable futureDomtar operates responsibly across its businessDomtar is a trusted collaborator with its stakeholdersOverviewEfficiencyEngagementResponsibilityCommitted to a sustainable futureDomtar controls and reduces the environmental i
2、mpact of its business operationsDOMTARS SUSTAINABILITY PRIORITIES:2030 AND BEYOND 1I have been asked more than once over the years “What motivates Domtars sustainability leadership?The expectations of our customers,employees,communities,or NGO partners?”A quick answer is,“All of the above.”But the c
3、omplete,thoughtful answer is more interesting and instructive.It would miss the point to think that Domtars sustainability accomplishments have solely been successful responses to the interests of others although it certainly has had that salutary effect.Domtars motivation over many years to address
4、 sustainability issues has largely been driven by self-interest.This is not as unseemly as it may sound.Indeed,it is a powerful,positive reminder that businesses that are agile and innovative enough to change with market conditions and consumer preferences,and that stay focused on using resources ev
5、er more efficiently,will stand the test of time.In Domtars case,almost 175 years.Sustainability in business is nothing more(and nothing less)than the serious consideration of the longer term when identifying and assessing a broad set of risks and opportunities.Given that Domtar earned the reputation
6、 for looking beyond quarterly and annual results as a publicly traded company,it will certainly now do so as a privately-owned one,as part of the Paper Excellence Group.Nearly two decades ago,when the company expressed a preference for wood fiber certified to the Forest Stewardship Council(FSC)stand