Campaign Contributions

United States

Political contributions reflect one dimension of participation in the political process. All of Weyerhaeuser's political contributions comply with applicable law, and require the prior approval of the law department and authorization of either the vice president of federal and international affairs or the regional public affairs director.

Weyerhaeuser sponsors a U.S. employee-funded Weyerhaeuser Political Action Committee which solicits voluntary contributions from eligible shareholders and employees. Decisions regarding contributions are controlled by an employee-based board of directors. These contributions are bipartisan and based on a variety of considerations. These pooled funds are used mainly to support candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. In some jurisdictions where Weyerhaeuser operates—North Carolina and Oklahoma—legally sanctioned WPAC funds are also used to support candidates for state elective offices.

In 2009, the Weyerhaeuser Political Action Committee contributed $268,400 to federal candidates, committees and some state candidates. WPAC contribution reports are filed with the Federal Elections Commission and posted on its website.

Other states allow companies to contribute directly to campaigns for state and local offices and for ballot measures, a democratic process in which Weyerhaeuser participates. In 2009, Weyerhaeuser made political contributions of $249,230 in the following states: California, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Reports of state and local contributions are filed as required at state and local levels.

Canada

Lawful corporate donations to political parties are a recognized, legitimate and transparent part of Canadian governmental processes. Donations are made at only the federal and provincial levels of government and are publicly disclosed in accordance with reporting requirements in each jurisdiction where the company operates.

In 2009, Weyerhaeuser Company Limited, the company's Canadian subsidiary, contributed CAN$22,410 to political parties or candidates in Canada.