The JT Group Environment Charter

The JT Group Environment Charter
Developed : May, 1995

Revised : May, 2010
Principle
The mission of the JT Group is to create, develop and nurture its unique brands to win
consumer trust, while understanding and respecting the environment, and the diversity
of societies and individuals.
We strive to conserve a healthy and productive environment for future generations, and
are committed to environmental issues and preservation of biodiversity.
Based on the JT Group Environment Policy, we continue to act as a good corporate

citizen to local communities in all countries and regions where we operate, and strive to
harmonize our corporate activities with the environment.
The JT Group Environment Policy

1 Management systems
We establish effective environmental management systems and continually
improve them
2 Compliance
We comply with environmental laws and regulations everywhere that we operate
3 Products and services

We reduce environmental impacts of our products and services in their
development phase, taking into account potential impacts on biodiversity
4 Process and supply chain

We reduce environmental impacts and optimize the use of natural resources at all
stages of our activities, taking into account potential impacts on biodiversity. We
encourage suppliers to understand and abide by our Environment Charter
5 Environmental education
We develop environmental awareness among employees through education and
training and encourage them to take personal responsibility for the environment
6 Environmental communication
We openly communicate our environmental performance and engage with our
stakeholders to build trust
The JT Group Long-term Environment Plan 2020

To support our Environment Charter, in 2014 we developed a Long-term Environment
Plan to 2020. The Plan outlines medium- and long-term improvement targets and
initiatives in four key areas:
 Prevention of global warming by reducing GHG emissions

 Protection of water resources through sustainable use of water
 Protection of biodiversity through sustainable stewardship of the natural
environment
 Prevention of waste and promoting recycling along with effective resource use
The Plan also aims to enhance our environmental management approach on a global
basis and deliver improvements in environmental data reporting.
Environmental responsibilities
Responsibility for environmental management rests with JT's Executive Deputy
President. The head of each operating division controls environmental management
within their division and relevant Group companies. The Group Executive Committee
monitors performance and developments in environmental management.
Environmental management systems

The JT Group's environmental management system (EMS) is based on the ISO 14001
environmental management standard. Using a formal EMS ensures that our processes
are consistent and systematic across the business and that we continually improve our
environmental performance.
All manufacturing sites are encouraged to obtain ISO 14001 certification.

Non-manufacturing sites, such as research and development facilities and distribution
centers, can seek formal certification or implement their own ISO 14001 compliant
EMS.
Smaller sites and offices use simplified versions. By using different levels of EMS, we
manage environmental impacts according to the nature and scale of an individual
operation.
Managing emissions
We started measuring our energy and GHG emissions in 1995. All of our sites are
required to produce action plans with quantified energy and/or missions reductions
targets that include details of investments required and the payback period for
investments. In this way we have a continual focus on monitoring our performance and
identifying opportunities for improvements.
Measuring emissions across our value chain
In addition to direct (Scope 1) emissions from fuel use at our sites and indirect (Scope 2)
emissions from the electricity we purchase, we have been monitoring GHG emissions for
the JT Group's entire value chain (Scope 3) since 2011. Although these Scope 3
emissions are outside the direct control of the JT Group, this process allows us to
identify the areas responsible for the greatest emissions and to examine the most
effective way to reduce them.
Targeted reductions
We have set long-term GHG targets for 2020:
 To reduce the JT Group GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 20% by 2020 compared
to 2009
 To reduce GHG emissions from our tobacco business per million cigarettes
equivalent by 20% by 2020 compared to 2009
 To monitor GHG emissions through the JT Group's entire value chain (Scope 3
emissions) and to establish an effective way to reduce these emissions
We will deliver these targets through focused efficiency programs, including an ongoing,
comprehensive energy survey in our production facilities. We are also targeting fuel
efficiency and emissions from our vehicle fleet. For modalwindow, we provide
eco-efficient driver training and run high-stack loading of trucks.

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The JT Group Environment Charter

Developed : May, 1995

Based on the JT Group Environment Policy, we continue to act as a good corporate

The JT Group Environment Policy

3 Products and services

4 Process and supply chain

The JT Group Long-term Environment Plan 2020

 Prevention of global warming by reducing GHG emissions

Environmental management systems

All manufacturing sites are encouraged to obtain ISO 14001 certification.

Measuring emissions across our value chain

We have set long-term GHG targets for 2020:

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