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Supporting U.S. Tobacco Farmers to Thrive
May 29, 2024 4 min read

Supporting U.S. Tobacco Farmers to Thrive

Our Approach to Supporting Farmer Livelihoods   Agricultural supply chains are particularly vulnerable to a range of challenges, including climate change and water scarcity, increasing demand for land and natural resources, rural poverty, social inequality, child labor and ageing farmer populations. Tobacco is no exception.    “As a business, we are invested in the sustainability … Continued

Reducing Emissions in Operations
May 29, 2024 4 min read

Reducing Emissions in Operations

Overview   The Reynolds American organization’s approach to mitigating and adapting to climate change is shaped by our climate strategy and backed by our sustainability targets. Across our value chain, we aim to reduce our carbon emissions, including cutting our Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030, … Continued

How the Reynolds American Organization is Tackling Butt Litter
May 29, 2024 8 min read

How the Reynolds American Organization is Tackling Butt Litter

Cigarette butt litter doesn’t belong on the ground. At the Reynolds American organization, we are aware of the impacts of cigarette litter on the environment and are working on ways to address the issue of butt litter. We collaborate with organizations such as Keep America Beautiful and TerraCycle to help us to address butt litter … Continued

Sustainable Farming for U.S. Tobacco Farmers
May 29, 2024 7 min read

Sustainable Farming for U.S. Tobacco Farmers

Sustainable Farming   The Reynolds American organization’s approach to agriculture and working with farmers is designed to mitigate and reduce environmental impacts. We continue to develop, advance, and implement tools and initiatives that preserve our natural resources and environments, enhance rural livelihoods, and increase resilience to climate change.     We’ve adopted the global BAT Group Biodiversity … Continued

Reynolds Breaks Ground on WaterHub Facility in Tobaccoville, N.C.
September 28, 2023 3 min read

Reynolds Breaks Ground on WaterHub Facility in Tobaccoville, N.C.

The NextEra Energy Resources installation is expected to save 60 million gallons of water per year at the Reynolds Operations Center   Winston-Salem, N.C. (September 28, 2023) – Today, Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds), the BAT Group’s U.S. subsidiary, announces the groundbreaking of the WaterHubSM at the Reynolds Operations Center in Tobaccoville, N.C. The WaterHub is … Continued

Reynolds Facilities Earn Alliance for Water Stewardship Certification
August 2, 2023 3 min read

Reynolds Facilities Earn Alliance for Water Stewardship Certification

Reynolds Facilities Earn Alliance for Water Stewardship Certification   Clarksville, Tenn, and Winston-Salem, N.C. sites further progress the organization’s water stewardship efforts   Winston-Salem, N.C. – Reynolds American Inc., the BAT Group’s U.S. subsidiary, and its companies (Reynolds) are proud to announce two of its operating companies’ manufacturing facilities have achieved Alliance for Water Stewardship … Continued

Leading Side by Side: A Modern Approach to Leadership in Changing Times
July 5, 2023 7 min read

Leading Side by Side: A Modern Approach to Leadership in Changing Times

Change, whether happening to an individual or within a company, can be difficult. Yet, to grow and evolve as people, and as an organization, change is necessary. And, given that change is constant, how we adapt and lead in periods of uncertainty will determine our success or failure.    Reflecting on my career, I realize … Continued

Planting Trees for A Better Tomorrow™
October 26, 2022 3 min read

Planting Trees for A Better Tomorrow™

At our American Snuff Company (ASC) facility in Clarksville, T.N., our employees planted 7,500 trees on five acres of ground, making a significant impact on the environment and community. The massive project led by the ASC Clarksville Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability Teams ensured all employees across all shifts had an opportunity to … Continued

Driving Progress on Our ESG Goals
October 23, 2022 2 min read

Driving Progress on Our ESG Goals

Over the next three years, we’re transitioning our fleet of 1,800+ trade and operations vehicles to a mix of Ford hybrid and electric models, further driving progress on our ESG goals. The move will replace aging vehicles on a rolling basis over three years, resulting in a projected annual 1000+ ton reduction in carbon emissions. … Continued