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BAT, the largest tobacco company in Romania, is the second contributor to Romania’s state budget

Choose Responsibly campaign highlights the importance of simple individual gestures during holidays, with a significant impact on the environment

1.2 billion euros - the positive contribution of the tobacco sector in Romania's trade balance last year

BAT, in partnership with the National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC), is launching its annual "Choose Responsiblly a Clean Commercial Behaviour" Campaign this month.

Based on its commitment to a sustainable business, BAT further develops its BE SUPPLIER program started in 2021

Globally, BAT is one of just 15 companies to receive Global Top Employer certification in 2024

Over 150 million contraband cigarettes seized by authorities last year, up by 40% vs the previous year

Half of Romanian statistics population has recently heard about the idea of sustainability and 2 out of 3 Romanians say they are pro-sustainability.

The equipment represents a real support through which BAT contributes to strengthening the operational capacity of the Romanian authorities

BAT Romania has announced the launch of its first ever tobacco-free heated product under the global brand veo™.

Romanian authorities seized more than 90 million contraband cigarettes in the first nine months of 2023

BAT in partnership with the National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC) launches the national Choose Responsibly a Fair Commercial Behaviour Campaign

In the first seven months of 2023, Romanian authorities seized over 80 million illegal cigarettes, registering a 50% increase compared to the same period of 2022

1.1 billion euros - the positive contribution of the tobacco sector in Romania's trade balance last year

BAT, the largest tobacco company in Romania, is one of Romania's biggest taxpayers, with a total contribution of 10.5 billion lei (�2,1 billion) in excise and taxes to the state budget in 2022

BAT has been included for a third consecutive year in the FT Europe's Climate Leaders listing of companies making the most progress in tackling their carbon emissions.

BAT has appointed Dr James Murphy, as its new Director, Research and Science, joining the Management Board and reporting to the Chief Executive

As part of the internal campaign “From ReUsed to ReLoved” carried out in partnership with the Romanian Red Cross - Sector 6 Branch in March

More than 1.85 billion contraband cigarettes were consumed in Romania in 2022**, although the illicit traffic level was the lowest in the last 15 years

Fred Monteiro, formerly Director of the Central Europe South Area in BAT and General Manager of BAT Romania, has been promoted to the Management Board of BAT as the new Regional Director for Americas & Europe

In its first Combined Annual and ESG Report, BAT announced important results in achieving environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives

BAT has further enhanced its sustainability reporting with its first Combined Annual & ESG Report*, which embeds detailed information on sustainability and ESG into its statutory Annual Report

In 2022, on grounds of extensive efforts to stop illegal activities at the country borders, Romanian authorities seized more than 110 million contraband cigarettes

Starting from December 21st, 2022, the Art Gallery on Calea Victoriei no. 91 – 93 in Bucharest hosts Reversed Perspective

BAT’s sustainability leadership has been recognised by two leading global sustainability rankings, CDP and DJSI

Romanian consumers of tobacco heating products such as glo state they perceive significant physical and lifestyle improvements after switching from smoking to tobacco heating products

In a joint effort to combat illicit traffic, BAT Romania donates 300 new special surveillance cameras to the Romanian

BAT has published its Low-Carbon Transition Plan, detailing the actions it will take to reach its climate targets. This includes halving absolute emissions across its operations

The full results from a year-long study showed that smokers switching exclusively to glo, BAT’s flagship Tobacco Heating Product (THP)

About 32,000 partner stores in Romania are included in BAT`s campaign developed in partnership with ANPC for zero tolerance for the sale of nicotine produts to minors

On the occasion of June 5th – World Environment Day, BAT Romania launches, as part of the „Choose Responsibly for a Clean City” platform

BAT, the largest tobacco company in Romania, has contributed over 125 billion euro to the economy during its 25 years of activity on the local market. Out of this amount, the company has paid almost 24 billion euro

BAT Trading, the local distribution entity of BAT Romania, was designated by Romanians as the most appreciated employer in the local FMCG segment, according to the global Randstad Employer Brand 2022 study.

More than 2,4 billion sticks of illicit cigarettes were consumed in Romania in 2021**, despite the descending trend in the last 3 years

BAT was Romania’s biggest taxpayer in 2021, with a total contribution of almost 11 billion lei (€2,2 billion) in excise and taxes to the state budget

According to the latest data published by the National Institute of Statistics, the total value of exported processed tobacco products, such as cigarettes and tobacco heating products consumables

BAT is proud to announce that it has been named a Global Top Employer for the fifth year running by the Top Employers Institute.

In 2021, on grounds of extensive efforts to stop illegal activities at the country borders, the Romanian authorities seized about 116 million contraband cigarettes, up almost 5 million as compared to 2020

BAT has created a virtual R&D Visitor Experience, an online tour of its global Research & Development hub in Southampton, UK, that allows people to explore its cutting-edge science and innovation.