Political Donations and Activities Policy Statement

It is Global Cellulose Fibers’ policy to obey all global laws that govern our political donations and activities in all regions across the company. Global Cellulose Fibers does not use company funds to make political donations outside the United States. Within the United States, it does not contribute to U.S. federal candidates, federal campaigns or national political parties. Where allowed by law, Global Cellulose Fibers may make political donations in the United States at the state or local level. All contributions made by Global Cellulose Fibers promote the interests of the company and are made without regard for the private political preferences of any Company employee or officer. Only the Director of Global Government Relations is authorized to make decisions related to giving company resources to candidates, parties, campaigns or committees to ensure compliance with Global Cellulose Fibers’ Political Donations and Activities policy. The company reports all such contributions in accordance with applicable laws.

Global Cellulose Fibers complies with all U.S. federal and state laws that govern lobbying activities, including the Lobbying Disclosure Act, in addition to their state counterparts. Employees who engage in lobbying activities must report such activities and any related expenditures to GCF’s Government Relations Director and Compliance Counsel. 

Global Cellulose Fibers supports participation by its employees in the political processes of their communities, states and countries. However, no employee may use company resources for private political participation. Our employees must report to GCF’s Compliance Counsel if they intend to run for office.

Any employee who is involved in political activities and is unsure how those activities align with the company’s policies should consult with Compliance Counsel for direction.