Respecting human rights is one of the three absolute requirements that drive our sustainability strategy. We respect human rights across our value chain and recognize the International Bill of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. The JT Group Human Rights Policy follows the framework provided by the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Our human rights strategy is based on five pillars; Embed, Identify and prioritize, Respond, Measure, and Report. This circular approach provides a systematic way of conducting ongoing due diligence and is in line with the UN Guiding Principles, the OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains.

For our Group to grow sustainably, it is vital for us to contribute to the sustainable development of society. Our community investment policy determines a common goal across the JT Group: “To contribute to the development of inclusive and sustainable communities.” We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in society, and that inclusive societies are better for business. In line with our community investment policy, and as a responsible local community member, we recognize the value of nature, society, and human diversity. This is why we work with a wide range of stakeholders to resolve social issues.

Climate change and other environmental issues are of increasing societal concern. Our operations impact the environment through resource usage, emissions, and waste generation, as do most industries. The environment also has a direct impact on our business. As a global organization, we recognize that we have a key role to play in reducing our impacts in own operations and across our value chain. Our sustainable business practices allow us to conserve resources, reduce waste, manage costs, and meet the growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products.

• Read more about our approach in the JT Group Environment Policy.