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TOKYO, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) (TSE: 2914) has once again been recognized for its

leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP.  

JT achieved a place on CDP's prestigious "A List"[1] for tackling climate

change and acting to protect water security for the third consecutive year.

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JT is one of 53 companies in the world and 18 companies in Japan that achieved

"Climate Change A List" and "Water Security A List", out of more than 13,000

companies participating in the CDP environmental disclosure program in 2021.  

This marks JT's fourth recognition for climate change following 2016, 2019 and

2020, as well as its third consecutive recognition for water security since

2019.

Kazuhito Yamashita, Member of the Board and Senior Vice President, Chief

Sustainability Officer, Compliance and General Affairs, said: "We are delighted

to be included in the CDP's 'Climate Change A List' and 'Water Security A List'

for the third consecutive year.  This clearly reflects our continued efforts to

reduce our environmental footprint and expand our transparency in disclosing

information.   Society's interest in ESG and its demands on companies are

increasing year by year.  We believe that the world has woken up to the reality

that it is essential for companies to work on sustainability, and those that do

not take it into consideration cannot expect continuous growth.  In light of

this, the JT Group has placed sustainability at the core of its management

agenda, and our employees are working hand in hand to address ESG issues.  In

particular, we are making steady progress towards the 'JT Group Environmental

Plan 2030' at a pace that will exceed our targets.  We will continue to enhance

the value created by the Group and maintain the trust of stakeholders."

The JT Group launched the "JT Group Environment Plan 2030" in 2019, reflecting

changes in its business environment, with "Energy and Emissions", "Natural

Resources" and "Waste" as key focus areas.  Specific examples of measures the

Group is taking to reduce its contribution to climate change include the

introduction of renewable energy and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

from business activities as well as from the raw materials and services it

purchases.  As for water security, the Group continues to enhance measures

including the reduction of water withdrawal in its business and the improvement

of water risk management in the supply chain.

In addition, the JT Group plans to update the targets for "Energy and

Emissions" in the "JT Group Environment Plan 2030", in order to fulfill its

social responsibility of contributing to build a decarbonized society

worldwide.  To ensure that a healthy and sustainable environment is passed on

to future generations, the JT Group is committed to achieving a balance between

corporate activities and environment preservation by addressing environmental

challenges in wider society as well as in the Group's value chain.

About CDP

CDP (HQ: London) is the leading international non-profit organization that

accelerates action to achieve sustainable economies, assessing disclosure and

actions by companies from around the world. Representing over 590 investors

with assets of USD 110 trillion, CDP sends out questionnaires to companies

listed on stock exchanges worldwide, asking them about their activities for

reducing greenhouse gas emissions and safeguarding water resources, then

evaluates the answers and publishes the scores.

Japan Tobacco Inc. is a leading international tobacco company with operations

in more than 130 countries. With approximately 58,000 employees, it

manufactures and sells some of the world's best-known brands including Winston,

Camel, MEVIUS and LD. The JT Group is committed to investing in Reduced-Risk

Products (RRP) and currently markets its heated tobacco products under its

Ploom brand and various e-cigarette products under its Logic brand. The Group

is also present in the pharmaceutical and processed food businesses. For more

information, visit https://www.jt.com/.

Contacts: Dinesh Babu Thotakura, General Manager

          Jo Oshiana Ogawa, Associate Manager

          Media and Investor Relations Division

          Japan Tobacco Inc.

          Tokyo: +81-3-6636-2914

          E-mail: jt.media.relations@jt.com

[1] CDP scores companies from D- to A based on their environmental performance,

which starts with disclosure, and progresses to awareness, management, and

finally to leadership. CDP's A List recognizes the world's companies leading on

environmental performance.

SOURCE  Japan Tobacco Inc.