Resolute Forest Products

The League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) has recognized Resolute’s 2017 Annual and Sustainability Report with four Vision Awards:

• Silver award for most engaging report
• Silver award for excellence within our industry
• Top 80 reports in the Americas (#31 overall)
• Top 5 Canadian reports of 2017

A global competition, the LACP Vision Awards provide a platform for communications professionals to demonstrate the value they are delivering to their organizations and clients.

On July 17, 2018, Resolute won a Business Intelligence Group (BIG) Sustainability Leadership Award in the Organization category. The Sustainability Awards are presented annually by BIG to organizations and individuals who have made sustainability an integral part of their business practice, and who deliver on their sustainability commitments. Resolute received the highest rating for our comprehensive sustainability strategy, which is designed to enhance our competitive position. This is the second consecutive year Resolute has been recognized in this category.

On July 11, 2018, the Ponderay newsprint mill, located in Usk (Washington), was presented with the Supplier of the Year award for 2017 by Gannett, a leading U.S. media and marketing company. The mill was chosen for the high quality of the product and service it offers Gannett, as well as for its commitment to the environment through its sustainability certifications.

On May 23, 2018, the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) presented Pascale Lagacé, Resolute’s vice president of Environment, Energy and Innovation, with an Outstanding Member of the Year Award for 2017-2018. FPAC commended Pascale for her work in several areas, particularly her role in positioning the forest products industry as a key player in Canada’s emerging bioeconomy.

On May 21, 2018, Scott Manford, health and safety superintendent at our Atikokan (Ontario) sawmill, received the Ontario Power Generation Health and Safety Award at the annual Atikokan Chamber of Commerce Business Awards ceremony. Scott has been responsible for recruiting new workers and overseeing their training since the construction of the sawmill in 2014, and has helped shape the facility’s strong safety culture.