Thanks to the tireless involvement of its employees and to the numerous causes supported by the company, Cascades can make a difference in the community.
Employees Give Generously of Their Time
Basing our decisions on whether they contribute positively to the health and well-being of the communities we serve and guiding people to make responsible everyday choices.
The communities in which Cascades is established are central to its social commitment. Year after year, our company fulfills its role as a responsible citizen by aligning with environmental and social causes and by contributing to the development of communities.
We want to go further and align our efforts with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals adopted in 2015, to address the global challenges facing our society.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
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Cascades is proud to contribute to the United Nations’ universal Agenda for Sustainable Development by aligning its actions with goals 11 and 17.
50%
of our donation and sponsorship budget allocated to causes in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
20 015
hours of community involvement by employees
+ than $5M
invested annually in our communities
Pierre Morin
Multi-plant Health & Safety Coordinator, Cascades Specialty Products Group
« I have always done the things that matter to me, and giving back feels so rewarding. After a few months, you notice how much you have accomplished and you can’t help but feel proud. »
Teresa Santos
Senior Customer Service Representative, Cascades Containerboard Packaging
« Help your local food bank, women’s shelter or animal shelter. If you can’t, help your elderly neighbour with household chores. I truly believe that the purpose of life is to help others. »
Jim Burlingham
Sales Manager, Cascades Containerboard Packaging
"I have always believed it’s important to give back to the community, whenever possible. I hope my contributions will improve and strengthen our community, organizations and people. "
Imad Saoudi
Business Process Expert, Cascades
" Community involvement is important to me because it allows me to support the Drummondville community on different levels. Through this involvement, I have built relationships and friendships with people from different backgrounds and social situations"
Commitment to Human Rights
Cascades takes the protection and promotion of fundamental human rights very seriously and expects its employees and suppliers to meet the highest standards in this regard. Browse the links below to learn more about our policies.
Donations and Sponsorships
Cascades fully embraces its role of responsible corporate citizen by supporting environmental and social causes. So, year after year, the company provides donations and sponsorships to various projects and events related to one of its key sectors.
Supporting the Next Generation of Environmentally Responsible Entrepreneurs
Cascades supports the next generation of entrepreneurs by aligning itself with organizations that value the entrepreneurial potential of young people and innovative projects where the environment is placed at the center.