Political Disclosure and Accountability
Management Approach
WestRock believes that it is a fundamental right and obligation of all citizens to engage in responsible dialogue about the laws, regulations and government policies that affect them. We strongly believe that active engagement in the political and regulatory processes is an important means of protecting our commercial, employee and stakeholder interests. Therefore, in the course of doing business around the world, we regularly interact with public officials.
All forms of political engagement undertaken by or on behalf of WestRock, including, without limitation, lobbying, trade association participation and political contributions, must comply with all U.S. and international laws, this policy and our Code of Conduct.
Global Activities
WestRock is a global company with operations throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. We work cooperatively with local, regional and national governments in the countries where we operate. From time to time, legislative, regulatory and other political issues may arise in these jurisdictions that affect our operations. After careful consideration and approval of senior management, WestRock may engage in dialogue with government officials on issues that affect our business goals and objectives. We engage in political activity and spending outside of the U.S. as permitted by, and in strict compliance with, all applicable laws and regulations, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Participation in Trade Associations and Coalitions
WestRock is a member of several trade associations, coalitions and other organizations that provide information and assistance on public policy issues to our business. We participate in groups such as the American Forest & Paper Association, the National Association of Manufacturers, the Pulp and Paperworkers Resource Council, the American Benefits Council, and the U.S.-China, U.S.-India and U.S.-Brazil Business Councils not only to influence policy decisions, but to gain information that will help us improve our global operations. We value the diversity of opinions found within these groups and sometimes take positions contrary to those of these organizations when we believe it is the right thing to do.
Our membership in these organizations is intended to accomplish a wide range of objectives which support our initiatives where we believe engaging with other industry participants is beneficial to our business and compliant with our antitrust policies. The company makes payments to these organizations, including paying membership fees and dues. On a semi-annual basis, we track the portion of the company's payments to trade associations that were used for non-deductible lobbying expenditures, which does not include funds supporting election-related activities, per the rules and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service. If applicable, we will disclose the amount of dues reported by trade associations as political contributions, if any, in the Annual Contributions Report. Any such disclosure will also include the nature of the political contributions reported by trade associations. To see a detailed list of payments made to trade associations that the recipient organization may use for political purposes, see data table below.
Recipient |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
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American Forest & Paper Association |
$389,874 |
$561,436 |
$575,599 |
$576,940 |
$410,310 |
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Florida Pulp and Paper Association |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
$80,000 |
$40,000 |
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National Association of Manufacturers |
$56,288 |
$30,134 |
$30,134 |
$30,134 |
$48,537 |
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Paper Recycling Coalition |
$198,324 |
$243,959 |
$222,187 |
$228,743 |
$214,702 |
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Virginia Manufacturers Association |
N/A |
$36,380 |
$36,380 |
$20,404 |
$20,904 |
WestRock Employee Political Action Committee
WestRock Employee Political Action Committee (PAC) is a voluntary, non-partisan political action committee that is registered with the U.S. Federal Election Commission (FEC). The PAC allows employees to combine personal, voluntary financial contributions to candidates seeking federal elective office who support issues important to our business, our employees, and stakeholders.
The PAC files monthly reports with the FEC, as well as pre-election and post-election FEC reports. Click here to see a comprehensive listing of these reports which includes all itemized receipts and disbursements.
Corporate Contributions
WestRock uses corporate resources to support our position on important public policy issues. Click here to view the public policy issues that help form the basis for our election-related spending decisions. The objective is to help elect pro-business candidates who display high levels of integrity and character, and who recognize the contribution of our industry to the national economy and the communities in which we live, work, and serve.
Campaign |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
Total |
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Aaron Bean Campaign |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
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Affectionately Building Communities PC |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Aird for Delegate |
$500 |
$500 |
$1,500 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$4,250 |
||||||||||||||||||
Alabama Senate Republican Conference |
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Alan Powell Campaign |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Amy Walen for State House |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Beach for Senate Inc. |
$350 |
$350 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Bobby Payne Campaign Fund |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Brad Drake Campaign |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Brenda Pogge for Delegate |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Brett Harrell Campaign, Inc. |
$1000 |
$1,500 |
$2,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Brock for Senate |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Buddy Fowler for Delegate |
$750 |
$750 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Butler for Labor |
$500 |
$500 |
$1,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Butler for Senate |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Byron for Delegate |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Campaign Account of Brad Drake |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Campaign Account of Keith Perry |
500 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Campaign to Elect Doug Broxson |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,500 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Campaign To Elect Dr. Michael Rhett |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Chandler for House |
$350 |
$350 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Charles W Carrico |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Chris Runion for Delegate |
$750 |
$750 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Chuck Clemons Campaign for Florida State |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$3,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Citizens for DeFrancisco |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Citizens for Robert Thoms |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Clay Yarborough Campaign |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Brian L. Prince |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Bruce Williamson Inc. |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Carey Hamilton |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Catherine Ushka |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Drew MacEwen |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Greg Reed |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Jacquelin Maycumber |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Jake Fey |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$3,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Jeff Mullis |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Joel Kretz |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Joel McEntire |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect JT Wilcox |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Judith M Warnick |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Keith Goehner |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Kevin Van De Wege |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Mary Dye |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Matt Boehnke |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Meredith Neal |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Patti Case |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Peter Abbarno |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Ron Stephens |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Elect Scott Hilto |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Re-Elect Brian Blake |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Re-Elect Ed Orcutt |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee to Re-Elect Michele Henson |
$350 |
$1,500 |
$1,850 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Conservatives for Principled Leadership |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Converse A Chellis IV |
$250 |
$250 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Cord Byrd Campaign |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$3,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Dana D. Young Campaign |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Dance for Senate |
$1,000 |
$500 |
$750 |
$2,250 |
$4,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Daniel Marshall Election Committee |
$1,250 |
$750 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
$4,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Daniel W. Burgess Campaign |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Danny Marshall Election Committee |
$1,250 |
$2,000 |
$3,250 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Darryl Rouson Campaign |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Dave Suetterlein for Senate |
$750 |
$750 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Dean Black Campaign |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Dean Takko for State Senate Committee |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Deeds for State Senate |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
$1,000 |
$8,000 |
|||||||||||||||||
Eileen Filler Corn for Delegate |
$2,000 |
1500 |
$750 |
$4,250 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Elaine Beech Campaign |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Elect Bloxom for Delegate |
$500 |
$750 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
$3,750 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Elect Bloxum |
$500 |
$500 |
$1,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Elect Brian Arnold for City Council |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Elect Lilian Hunter |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Election Fund of Craig Coughlin |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida Democratic Party |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee |
$7,500 |
$7,500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Frank White Campaign |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Scott Garrett |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends & Neighbors of Curt Thompson |
$350 |
$350 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends & Neighbors of Mary Frances Williams |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends for Jennifer McClellan |
$500 |
$500 |
$750 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$1,500 |
$5,000 |
|||||||||||||||||
Friends o Deborah Silco |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Andy Billig |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Angela Williams Graves |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Barry Knight |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
$3,500 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Friends Of Bert Reeves |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Bill Boyce |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Carrie Coyner |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$2,000 |
$3,750 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Charniele Herring |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$2,750 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Friends Of Chris Gildon |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Chris Peace |
$500 |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Clay Scofield |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends Of Corey Parent |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of David Bulova |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$4,750 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Friends of David Yancy |
$1,000 |
$500 |
$1,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Delegate Ken Plum |
$1,500 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$3,250 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Friends Of Don Parsons |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Don Scott |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends Of Donna Sheldon |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Doug Stoner |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Drew Stokesbary |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Frank Ginn |
$500 |
$500 |
$1,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Friends Of James Edmunds |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$1,750 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Jeff Bourne |
$1,500 |
$750 |
$750 |
$3,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Jen Jordan Inc. |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Jennifer McClellan |
$750 |
$750 |
$750 |
$2,250 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Jim Walsh |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Joe Fitzgibbon |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of John Corbett |
$500 |
$250 |
$750 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of John Wilkinson |
$350 |
$350 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Jon G. Burns |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Kathy Byron |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
750 |
$750 |
$1,500 |
$5,000 |
||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Keith Hodges |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
$7,750 |
||||||||||||||||
Friends Of Kelly Chamber |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Kirk Cox |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
$3,000 |
$1,500 |
$7,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Lamont Bagby |
$500 |
$500 |
$1,500 |
$1,750 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
$6,750 |
|||||||||||||||||
Friends of Larry Springer |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Laurie Jinkins |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Lee Ware |
$500 |
$500 |
$1,500 |
$750 |
$2,000 |
$5,250 |
||||||||||||||||||
Friends Of Luke Torian |
$750 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$3,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Lynn R. Smith, Inc. |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Friends Of Mark Obenshain |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Friends Of Marty Mcclendon |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Matt Fariss |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$1,750 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Meagan Hanson |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Michael Madigan |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Monty Mason |
$500 |
$750 |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
$4,250 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Nick Ruch |
$750 |
$750 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends Of Scott Garrett |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Scott Holcomb, Inc. |
$350 |
$350 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Shaw Blackmon |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Steve Newman for Senate |
$750 |
$750 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Steve O'Ban |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Tim Echols |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Tom Whatley |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Tommy Norment |
$2,000 |
$2,500 |
$3,000 |
$2,000 |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
$1,000 |
$13,500 |
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Friends of Wendy Gooditis |
$750 |
$750 |
$1,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Will Ainsworth |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Friends off Lee Ware |
$750 |
$750 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Keith Hodges |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Luke Torian |
$750 |
$750 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of Mark Obenshain |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
GA Assoc of Man Legislative Reception |
$220 |
$220 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
George B Bainer Campaign Fund |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
George Barker for Senate |
$750 |
$750 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
George H Bailey |
$250 |
$250 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia Automobile Dealers Association |
$292 |
$292 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia Forestry Association PAC |
$900 |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
$9,900 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Georgia House Republican Trust, Inc. |
$500 |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia Republican Senatorial Committee |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia Republican Senatorial Fundraiser |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Gilbert for Delegate |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,750 |
$3,000 |
$8,750 |
||||||||||||||||||
Glenn Youngkin Inaugural Committee Gov |
$25,000 |
$25,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Go Gwinnett |
$10,000 |
$10,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Grooms for Senate |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Hackworth for Virginia |
$750 |
$750 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Hanger Campaign Fund |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
$1,000 |
$4,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Hanger for Senate of Virginia |
$750 |
$750 |
$750 |
$2,250 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Hatchett for House |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$500 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Howell for Delegate |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Ingram for Delegate |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Israel O'Quinn for Delegate |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Ivey Inaugural Committee |
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
$10,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Jack McFarland Campaign Fund |
$1,000 |
$2,500 |
$2,500 |
$6,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||
James Burchett for House |
$250 |
$250 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Jason Shoaf State Representative |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Jay Inslee For Washington |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Jay Luneau for Senate |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Jay Powell for Representative |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Jay Trumbull Campaign |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$4,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Jayer Williamson Campaign |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Jim Boyd Campaign |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Jim Fannin Campaign |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Jimmy T Patronis Jr Campaign |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
John Bell for State Senate |
$2,500 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$4,250 |
||||||||||||||||||||
John Carson for A House |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Jose Felix Diaz Campaign |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Josie Tomkow Campaign |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$3,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Kathleen Peters Campaign |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Kathy Byron |
$1,750 |
$1,750 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Katrina Jackson Campaign |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Kay for Senate |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Kay Ivey for Governor |
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
$10,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Keam for Delegate |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Kemp for Governor Inc |
$2,000 |
$4,000 |
$6,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Ken Edge Invoice |
$7,000 |
$7,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
LA Republican Legislative Delegation Elephant Stomp |
$600 |
$600 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
LaHood for Georgia |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Larry Walker for State Senate |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
$500 |
$4,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Leatherman Campaign |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Lewis for Senate |
$750 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$2,500 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Limited Govt for a Stronger Florida Political Committee |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Livingston for Senate |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
$3,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Locke for State Senate |
$750 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
$4,750 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana Democratic Party (True Blue Gala) |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana Economic Development |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana Host Committee for CSG/SLC |
$2,500 |
$2,500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Malinda White |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Mark Klicker for State Representative |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Mark Sickles for Delegate |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$1,000 |
$2,750 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Marko for Senate |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Marsden for Senate |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$3,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Matt Woods for State House |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
McDougle for Virginia |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$750 |
$750 |
$7,250 |
||||||||||||||||
McMaster for Governor |
$2,500 |
$2,500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Meeks for State House |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Michael Dugan for State Senate Inc. |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Michael Webert for Delegate |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$1,000 |
$2,750 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Mike Chapman for State Representative |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Mike Walsworth Campaign |
$200 |
$200 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Millar for State Senate |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Miloscia Committee |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi Manufacturers Assoc Reception |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Morrissey for State Senate |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
$5,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Nan for Senate |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
O'Bannon for House |
$500 |
$500 |
$1,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
One Richmond PAC |
$10,000 |
$2,000 |
$12,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Orrock for House Committee |
$1,500 |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$3,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Patrick O. Jefferson Campaign |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Patrick Page Cortez Campaign |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Paul Renner Campaign |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Peake for Senate |
$1,500 |
$750 |
$750 |
$750 |
$1,000 |
$4,750 |
||||||||||||||||||
People for Magnarelli |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Petersen for State Senate |
$1,750 |
$1,500 |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
$7,250 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Phil Scott for Vermont |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Pulp & Paperworkers' Resource Council |
$100 |
$100 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Rachel Plakon for Florida House |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Ralston for Representative Inc |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Ransone for Delegate |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$750 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$4,500 |
||||||||||||||||||
Re-Elect Debra Lekanoff |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Reid for Delegate |
$750 |
$750 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Republican Legislative Delegation |
$600 |
$600 |
$1,200 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Rip Sullivan for Delegate |
$1,000 |
$1,750 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$4,750 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Rodney Tom for State Senate |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Ross Spano Campaign |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Ruff for Senate |
$1,000 |
$500 |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
$750 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$7,000 |
||||||||||||||||
Saslaw for State Senate |
$2,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$4,750 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Schexnayder Political Action Committee |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Schmitt for Missouri |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Scott Plakon for FL House District 29 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Senate Committee for Mark Schoesler |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Shaw for PSC |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Sheila Jones Reelection Committee |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Shelly for State |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Sigman for FL SD9 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Singleton For Senate |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina Manufacturers Dinner |
$325 |
$325 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Spruill for Senate |
$750 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,750 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Stanley for Senate |
$1,000 |
$500 |
$2,000 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$750 |
$750 |
$6,750 |
||||||||||||||||
Steve Henson for State Senate |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Strickland for Georgia Inc |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Stuart for Senate |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$1,000 |
$3,750 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Surovell for State Senate |
$750 |
$750 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Terry Austin for House of Delegates |
$1,000 |
1000 |
$2,000 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$2,000 |
$1,500 |
$9,250 |
||||||||||||||||
Terry Kilgore for Delegate |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Tharinger for State Rep. |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Thomas Leek FL House District 25 Candida |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$3,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Thomas Wright for Delegate |
$750 |
$750 |
$1,500 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Toscano for Delegate |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Towels Sen Norment Golf Tournament |
$514 |
$514 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Tyler Harper for Georgia |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
$3,500 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Vance Smith for State House |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Victor M Torres Jr for Florida Senate |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia Chamber Gen Assembly Advocacy |
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia Farm Bureau |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia Forever - Bridge Builder Dinner |
$2,500 |
$2,500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia Senate Republican Caucus, Inc. |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Vote for Gwinnett's Future |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Wagner for Senate |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Willett for Delegate |
$750 |
$750 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
William I. Whorton |
$500 |
$500 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Wilt for Delegate |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
$1,000 |
$3,750 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Wilton Simpson Campaign |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Woodards for Mayor |
$2,000 |
$1,000 |
$3,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Wyman Duggan Campaign |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Grand Total |
$40,884 |
$48,750 |
$108,175 |
$124,100 |
$79,542 |
$55,500 |
$135,500 |
$592,451 |
Oversight of Political Activity and Spending Practices
The Government Relations department, with oversight from the Advisory Board, sets an annual budget and has a stringent process for the justification, approval and reporting of political contributions made in the U.S., where such contributions are permissible by law. The company’s political spending includes donations to candidates for elected office, as well as payments to trade associations. The company conducts regular trainings, compliance system reviews, and internal audits to ensure all PAC and corporate political contributions are made in accordance with the law and company policies.
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