British American Tobacco - Supplier Communities

Supplier Communities

Supplier Communities

Beyond tobacco leaf, we work with approximately 25,000 suppliers globally who provide goods and services, including raw materials, sub-components, and indirect services. across our businesses.��

Through our independent supplier audit programmes we carry out audits on product materials and Higher-Risk Indirect Suppliers¹��to identify and prioritise risk and guide our engagement. Our communities are at the heart of our business, and��we will continue to work with them in ways that are��sustainable, ethical, and designed to deliver a long-term impact.

2030 Target

100% of prioritised non-tobacco suppliers engaged in our enhanced Human Rights Due Diligence Framework

How we’ll get there

We are strengthening supplier relationships through targeted risk assessment and collaborative action.

Our Supplier Code of Conduct applies to all our suppliers and sets the standards for responsible business conduct.

We take a risk-based approach to social due diligence in��our purchased goods and services supply chain which is aligned to the UN Guiding Principles��for Business and Human Rights and OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct

Since 2020, we have partnered with leading organisations such as��Intertek, Sedex and Ecovadis to support our due diligence programme. We are also a supporter member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA).

Looking ahead, through our enhanced approach to Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD), we will deploy a mix of tailored initiatives depending on their risk categorisation. This underscores our��commitment to proactive engagement, addressing risks and��driving continuous improvement across our supply chain.

Read more about our sustainability policies and procedures at: Sustainability Policies, Procedures and Standards

Supplier Code of Conduct

Our Supplier Code of Conduct complements our Group Standards of Business Conduct by defining the minimum standards we expect our suppliers to adhere to in order to supply goods or services to BAT and any BAT Group company. This builds upon our long-standing commitment to operating to high standards of corporate conduct for both our own business operations and our wider supply chain. It also supports our continuing commitment to respect human rights and uphold international standards, including the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

Our Supplier Code of Coduct is available in multiple languages: