British American Tobacco

Social Responsibility in Tobacco Production

The British American Tobacco Group purchases approximately 400,000 tonnes of tobacco leaf a year, around 80 per cent of it by volume from farmers and suppliers in emerging economies. They aim to ensure that they only purchase leaf from responsible and sustainable sources.

In 2001, they began their Social Responsibility in Tobacco Production (SRTP) programme to address the social and environmental issues associated with tobacco growing and processing.

This built upon the existing agronomy support British American Tobacco companies had been providing to farmers for many years, through the use of a comprehensive extension service.

This support involved leaf staff in our companies working in the field alongside farmers, many of whom are small producers in scattered rural communities, to provide farmers with seed and training, advice and support on all aspects of crop production and environmental best practice.

 

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