Batch 1 UK Sustainability Commitments
2030
2030 sustainability targets
Guided by its Double Materiality Assessment, BAT is setting new 2030 sustainability targets across Climate, Nature, Circularity and Communities. The targets include a 60% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions versus a 2020 baseline, Water Positive in own operations, 50,000t reduction in total product material use, 100% of New Category products and packaging launched with eco-design principles, and 100% of markets investing in consumer education programmes for responsible disposal of New Category products.
2030
Deforestation free commodities
BAT has an updated target to be deforestation free across its primary deforestation-linked commodities.
2030
Supplier and labour standards
BAT has a new target for 100% of prioritised non-tobacco suppliers engaged in its enhanced Human Rights Due Diligence Framework, and maintains zero tolerance for child and forced labour in its supply chain.
2030
Regenerative agriculture and water
BAT has set new targets for 65% of directly-contracted arable land adopting regenerative agriculture practices and 100% of prioritised water-stressed agricultural basins with water stewardship programmes.
