Climate & Nature

As we work towards our vision of Building a Smokeless World, we recognize that we must transform responsibly.

We are focused on reducing GHG emissions and the environmental impact of our products and operations.

Sustainability Articles

Reynolds Executive Bernd Meyer Named Business Intelligence Group Sustainability Award Recipient
August 5, 2025 6 min read

Reynolds Executive Bernd Meyer Named Business Intelligence Group Sustainability Award Recipient

Reynolds American Inc. is pleased to share that Bernd Meyer, EVP, Operations, has been named a winner of the 2025 Sustainability Awards presented by Business Intelligence Group. Bernd was recognized in the Sustainability Hero – Executive category for his outstanding work in advancing environmental and social impact while delivering measurable business results across the Reynolds … Continued

Reynolds Opens Advanced Water Recycling Facility at Tobaccoville, N.C. Plant
April 22, 2025 3 min read

Reynolds Opens Advanced Water Recycling Facility at Tobaccoville, N.C. Plant

TOBACCOVILLE, N.C. (APRIL 22, 2025) – The Reynolds WaterHub officially opened today at the Reynolds Operations Center in Tobaccoville, N.C., with representatives of the Reynolds American organization (Reynolds) and H2O Innovation hosting business and community leaders for a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony.   The WaterHub® is an advanced water recycling facility and product of H2O Innovation projected … Continued


Climate

 

Across our products and operations, we rely on natural resources such as timber, soil and water. That means we are affected by and therefore dedicate efforts to manage our impacts on climate change.

 

We continue to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions through improving energy efficiencies and increasing renewable energy use where available.

 

The transformation of our own operations and those of our suppliers is a critical part of working towards achieving our GHG emissions reduction ambitions.

 

Read the Reynolds American Sustainability Summary for more information on our Climate initiatives.

Nature

 

Learn about our Water, Biodiversity & Ecosystems, and Sustainable Agriculture visions below. Read the Reynolds American Sustainability Summary for more information on our Nature initiatives.

Water

 

The health of our planet and the continued success of our business rely on good water management. We are decreasing water use and exemplifying sustainable water stewardship across our operations.

 

Through our long-standing environmental management systems, we have been steadily decreasing water use and increasing water recycling across our operations by optimizing processes, eliminating losses, and increasing recycling across our operations.

Biodiversity & Ecosystems

 

We have a long-standing commitment to protecting biodiversity, including the prevention of deforestation and fragmentation of habitats. We are working to increase our positive impact on forests in our tobacco supply chain, and sustainably source resources in our paper and pulp-based supply chain.

 

The global BAT Group Biodiversity Statement sets out the principles that the Reynolds American organization follows to manage our biodiversity footprint. The statement is based on a mitigation hierarchy which describes the steps to avoid, minimize, restore or offset biodiversity loss, where we operate.

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Sustainable Agriculture

 

Conventional agricultural practices can be resource intensive and may cause deforestation, pollution and environmental degradation. This is why we continually work with our contracted farmers to develop, advance and implement sustainable agriculture practices. These preserve natural capital, enhance rural livelihoods and help increase farmers’ resilience to climate change.

 

The global BAT Group are committed to following high standards of environmental protection, adhering to the principles of sustainable development and protecting biodiversity. The global BAT Group has implemented an Environmental Policy that has been adopted by the Reynolds American organization.