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Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication papers, specialty and packaging papers and adult incontinence products. The foundation of its business is a network of world class wood fiber converting assets that produce papergrade, fluff and specialty pulps. The majority of its pulp production is consumed internally to manufacture paper and consumer products. Domtar is the largest integrated marketer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America with recognized brands such as Cougar(R), Lynx(R) Opaque Ultra, Husky(R) Opaque Offset, First Choice(R) and Domtar EarthChoice(R). Domtar is also a leading marketer and producer of a complete line of incontinence care products marketed primarily under the Attends(R) brand name. Domtar owns and operates ArivaTM, an extensive network of strategically located paper and printing supplies distribution facilities. In 2012, Domtar had sales of US$5.5 billion from nearly 50 countries. The Company employs approximately 9,300 people. To learn more, visit www.domtar.com.

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Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) conçoit, fabrique, commercialise et distribue une grande variété de produits à base de fibre, dont des papiers de communication, des papiers de spécialité et demballage, ainsi que des produits dincontinence pour adultes. Ses activités reposent sur un réseau dinstallations de classe mondiale destinées à la transformation de la fibre de bois. Ces actifs produisent de la pâte à papier, de la pâte en flocons et de la pâte de spécialité. La plus grande partie de la production de pâte est consommée au sein de son réseau et sert à la fabrication du papier et de produits de consommation. Domtar est le plus important producteur intégré de papier fin non couché en Amérique du Nord grâce à des marques reconnues telles que Cougar(R), Lynx(R) Opaque Ultra, Husky(R) Opaque Offset, First Choice(R) et Domtar EarthChoice(R). Domtar est aussi un leader dans la commercialisation et la production dune gamme complète de produits dincontinence commercialisées principalement sous la marque Attends(R). Domtar est propriétaire-exploitant dArivaMC, un vaste réseau détablissements de distribution de papier et de fournitures dimpression situés de façon stratégique. En 2012, Domtar a enregistré un chiffre daffaires de 5,5 milliards de dollars américains provenant de près de 50 pays. La Société emploie environ 9 300 personnes. Pour en savoir davantage, visitez www.domtar.com.

Is there such a thing as too much transparency?

Sep 13, 2012 9:00 AM EDT

When we released the Paper Trail back in 2011, we were making a statement that transparency was a commitment we were willing to put into practice.  The on-line tool helps our customers make informed purchasing decisions by providing social and environmental data about our paper products.  It’s also continually being expanded with data from additional mills and paper lines.   

We`re delighted with the awards the site has received along the way, as with the kudos from leading business sustainability thinkers like GreenBiz founder Joel Makower.  But the even more compelling part of the Paper Trail story for us is its transformative impact on our company. 

Setting the transparency bar at an industry-leading level and, in the process, shining the light on areas where we need to get better has been a catalyst for realizing those improvements.   This is good for our shareholders, good for our customers, and good for our employees.  It's just good business.

Increasingly, stakeholders are expecting greater openness from companies, and for Domtar this kind of transparency and the prioritizing of stakeholder input is the foundation of our sustainability efforts.  In fact, it's what we think separates us from the crowd and creates our competitive advantage. 

For more information, please visit our 2011 Sustainable Growth Report

Lewis Fix is Vice-President, Sustainable Business & Brand Management of Domtar. In this role, he directs the sustainable business strategy for Domtar’s pulp and paper segment as a member of the company’s Sustainability Committee. Additionally, he directs the marketing communications and advertising functions of the pulp & paper business. Lewis also manages Domtar’s relationships with NGO partners, setting goals for continuous improvement. Lewis engages with people throughout North America on subjects like forest certification, corporate and NGO relationships, sustainability in the paper industry and the “greening” of the supply chain through paper. With 17 years of experience in the paper industry - the last ten with Domtar - Lewis has also served as Senior Director of Business Development, Director of Pricing and as a Territory Sales Manager. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Florida.

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