BAT Accelerates Sustainability Commitments in APAC

 

BAT has launched initiatives in each of its local APAC markets to address their unique sustainability challenges, as part of the company's global purpose to create "A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World".

 

Addressing ongoing regional environmental concerns:

 

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Tobacco Leaf Development Programme in Vietnam: Introducing technologies to help farmers reduce carbon emissions and prevent deforestation.

Nature Conservation through partnership with GAIA: Partnering to combat climate change and protect biodiversity in Vietnam through afforestation projects in Ca Mau and Dong Nai covering 120 hectares of mudflats and 4 hectares of land.

Water Conservation: In 2023, BAT Indonesia recycled and reused a total of 31% of its internal water usage at its Malang factory. BAT continues to enhance its AWS (Alliance for Water Stewardship) certification, which it has held since 2022. BAT Indonesia shared its work and lessons in the water conservation space at the 2024 World Water Forum in Bali, Indonesia.

Waste management: BAT Indonesia has successfully achieved 'zero waste to landfill' since 2022 and 100% of its non-hazardous wastes have been recycled.

Emissions reduction and climate change prevention:

 

The road to a carbon neutral future: To accelerate Malaysia's journey towards carbon neutrality, BAT has established a clear ambition and absolute targets to reduce carbon emissions. It's factory in Johor Bahru (JB) was certified PAS 2060 and BAT has successfully reduced its Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 61% in 2023 compared to its baseline.

Climate change prevention: In Indonesia, BAT has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emission by 83% in 2023 against its 2020 baseline. This has been achieved through initiatives such as the use of 100% renewable energy using its 2.5-megawatt solar panel (supported by the purchase of a Renewable Energy Certificate).

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