BAT Investor Conference Presentation Deck
We have a Rigorous Approach to responding to
reports of Potential Human Rights breaches
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Engage to understand and gather information
Assess facts and develop action plan at highest
levels of BAT
Thorough internal audit or external review
Review of lessons learnt and in depth evaluation
of policies
3 strikes policy for farms identified with child labour
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Work with and educate farmers
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Formal written warning
Cease working with farmer
BAT
A BETTER TOMORROW
Outcomes include:
Six contracts ceased
with farmers in 2020 after three strikes for child
labour
Independent review
of supply chain in Bangladesh
Unannounced visits
to farms in Italy and Zimbabwe
Human rights impact
assessments
in India, Indonesia and Mozambique with two
more planned by end 2021
Risk mitigation
enhanced farmer training & monitoring, worker
interviews, community-based programmes etc.
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