Domtar Corp. Joins the Chicago Climate Exchange

Domtar Corp., Montreal, Canada, has joined the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), demonstrating its ongoing commitment to environmentally friendly and sustainable practices, according to a company press release.

CCX is North America’s only active voluntary, legally-binding cap-and-trade system aimed at the registry and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, with offset projects worldwide.

Domtar has made a voluntary, legally-binding commitment to achieve an absolute greenhouse gas emission reduction of 6 percent below its emission levels in year 2000, by the end of 2010, according to the press release. Domtar has already reduced its use of fossil fuels by 21.3 percent from 2002 to 2007, increasing the use of renewable energy to approximately 79 percent and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 21.6 percent over the same period.

“Our quest for excellence in energy efficiency and the reduction of our environmental footprint are both integral parts of our sustainability agenda,” say Raymond Royer, president and CEO of Domtar Corp. “Joining CCX and making an explicit commitment to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions reinforces our leadership position and our broader commitment to sustainable practices and continuous improvement.”

More information about Domtar’s commitment to sustainability and targets for the coming years is available at www.domtar.com.