Transformation at BAT means reducing the health impact of our business, whilst focusing on our social, commercial, environmental, and sustainability priorities.

Crucially, our approach to sustainability applies not only to our own business operations, but also to our wider supply chain. To do so, we leverage our insights and influence to encourage and support our Suppliers on their sustainability journey.

The BAT Group works with a vast network of Suppliers worldwide, from smallholder farmers and international leaf Suppliers to Suppliers of materials like paper and filters for cigarettes. For our New Category products, we have a growing supply chain in consumer electronics and e-liquids. We also have a vast number of Suppliers of indirect goods and services that are not related to our products, such as IT services and facilities management.

This Code has been updated to reflect our focus on Sustainability, and the ever-changing external landscape in which we operate.

At the same time, we remain committed to delivering a positive social impact and ensuring robust corporate governance across the Group.

In 2024, we invited over 750 Suppliers to take part in the CDP Supply Chain programme. Such collaboration enables us to strengthen our Supplier engagement, to drive environmental progress and further build resilience.

We know that many global Sustainability focus areas, such as climate change, waste,  a circular economy, protecting biodiversity, and water stewardship, as well as delivering a positive social impact, cannot be addressed in isolation. By working with our Suppliers, contracted farmers, and other supply chain stakeholders, we can develop solutions to bring about lasting change.

A key part of our relationship with Suppliers is having the confidence to Speak Up if something feels wrong. BAT takes allegations of breach of this Code, and our Standards of Business Conduct, very seriously. So please Speak Up via the various channels mentioned in our Code if you know of, or suspect, wrongdoing. I offer my personal assurance that all concerns raised will be treated in strict confidence. You will not face reprisals for speaking up, even if you are unsure.

I believe that by working closely with our Suppliers we can continue to raise standards, enhance sustainable practices, and create shared value.

Zafar Khan
Director, Operations
April 2025