British American Tobacco is the world’s second largest quoted tobacco group by global market share, with brands sold in more than 180 markets.

With over 300 brands in their portfolio, British American Tobacco make the cigarette chosen by one in eight of the world’s one billion adult smokers. They hold robust market positions in each of their regions and have leadership in more than 50 markets and has sustained a significant global presence for over 100 years. Their business was founded in 1902 and by 1912 had become one of the world’s top dozen companies by market capitalisation.

British American Tobacco employ more than 50,000 people worldwide. Their workforce is strongly multi-cultural and has a devolved structure, with each local company having wide freedom of action and responsibility for its operations. Decisions are made as close as possible to the local stakeholders of each business, within a framework of principles, standards, policies, strategies and delegated authorities.

Operating Responsibly:

British American Tobacco's commitment to responsibility is embedded in their strategy and the way they aim to work. Their Standards of Business Conduct are an integral part of the Group’s governance, setting out the high standards of behaviour and integrity they require from their employees.

The company achieved Platinum ranking for 2008 in the UK’s Business in the Community Corporate Responsibility Index, the first tobacco business to achieve Platinum, awarded for scoring over 95 per cent.