We strike gold again in sustainability

This recognises BAT as a global leader for engaging with suppliers on climate change and for our actions and strategies to reduce emissions and manage climate risks in our supply chain.

Companies assessed are given a Supplier Engagement Rating based on their approach to carbon management, targets and emissions and the extent to which they engage suppliers on climate change issues.  BAT is among the top 7% of companies who disclosed their information in the full CDP climate questionnaire.

Jennie Galbraith, Group Head of ESG at BAT, says: “ESG is front and centre of everything we do as we build A Better Tomorrow. The recognition we have received to date is thanks to the continued efforts of so many employees and operations across the Group who meet – and go beyond - the standards expected of a sustainable international business.”

Other ESG recognition and activity

We are proud that our ESG efforts are being recognised through our improved scores in leading investor indices, and over 200 awards received.

In December 2020 we were awarded  an ‘A’ score for climate change action and were recognised as an ‘A List Company’ by CDP. Also in December we became the first tobacco company to publish a human rights report, aligned to the UN Guiding Principles.

In November 2020 we were again named as a Financial Times Diversity Leader for second consecutive year, recognising BAT as a company that has “achieved a diverse and inclusive workplace.”