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GENEVA, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire＝KYODO JBN/--

Top Employers Institute has certified JTI as one of only 11 'Global Top

Employers', for the eighth consecutive year, acknowledging the company's

continuing commitment and innovative approach to equality and wellbeing.  On

top of this global recognition, JTI was certified 3 years in a row in all six

regions in which it operates: North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia

Pacific, Middle East and Africa. The company added two further countries to its

award roster and is now a Top Employer in 66 nations worldwide.

Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognizing excellence in

people practices, and this year notably commended JTI for: embedding equal

opportunities and equal pay throughout the company, which EY recognized in

November 2021 when they awarded JTI with one of the first Global Equality

Standard (GES) certificates; and its commitment to employee wellbeing through

world-leading initiatives such as flexible working measures, its progressive

global family leave policy, rolled out in 2021, a market-leading approach to

LGBT+ inclusion, and its women's empowerment program TOGETHER.

"We are delighted that JTI has retained its place in the elite of Global Top

Employers. They should be proud of their status as a world leader in people

practices, and the ongoing commitment they show to improving the wellbeing of

all their employees across the world. Their latest success in being certified

as a global equality employer is a standard to emulate for those companies who

wish to become a Top Employer too," said David Plink, CEO of Top Employers

Institute.

"It is an honor to once again be certified by Top Employers Institute. Our

people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we aim to offer them

the best possible working environment. Giving our over 40,000 colleagues the

opportunity to grow, and providing them with the optimal conditions and support

to fulfil their potential, is of paramount importance to us," said Howard

Parks, JTI's Senior Vice President, People & Culture.

JTI has set itself ambitious goals for the coming years to benefit, support,

and engage with current and future talent. The organization will continue to

focus on employee wellbeing by adapting and improving the company's work

environment, be that in the office or at home. Current employees will have

access to numerous remote team building initiatives, focusing on a healthy

work/life balance and personal development; while potential future employees

will be invited to take part in JTI's 'Make It Bright Challenge', where

students from around the world compete for paid global internships, which could

lead to permanent positions. These programs, alongside its other world-leading

initiatives, will reinforce JTI's status as a Top Employer.

For further information, please contact:

Corporate Media Relations

+41 22 703 02 91

pressoffice@jti.com

Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognizing excellence in

People Practices. The organization helps accelerate these practices to enrich

the world of work. Through the Top Employers Institute Certification Programme,

participating companies can be certified and recognized as an employer of

choice. Established 30 years ago, Top Employers Institute has certified 1,691

organizations in 120 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers

positively impact the lives of over 7 million employees globally.

JTI is a leading international tobacco and vaping company with operations in

more than 130 countries. It is the global owner of both Winston, the number two

cigarette brand in the world, and Camel, outside the USA. Other global brands

include Mevius and LD. JTI is also a major player in the international vaping

market with its heated tobacco brand, Ploom, and e-cigarette brand, Logic.

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Company employs over 40,000 people

and was awarded Global Top Employer for the eighth consecutive year. JTI is a

member of the JT Group of Companies. For more information visit www.jti.com.

SOURCE: JTI