Jump to full article: All-Africa.com, 2002-09-16
Author: VITALIS OMONDI / The East African (Nairobi)
Intro: We are in a controversial industry, but we are determined to demonstrate that a company in a controversial industry can still be responsible.
Social Reporting is a commitment in that direction. . .
How much does BAT plough back to the community under Corporate Social Responsibility vis a vis the profits it makes?
We do not base our Corporate Social Responsibility on the profits we make. In Uganda, for example, BAT has undertaken to commit over $555,000 over the next five years in community projects in the areas where we operate. Local stakeholders determine which projects will benefit. . .
We want to design Potentially Reduced Exposure Products (PREPS) such that harmful constituents can be removed. The total research budget is over $75 million annually and a significant proportion goes to PREPS. We also have a youth anti-tobacco smoking programme as well as a website where we advise on how (an addict) can cut down on smoking or quit. BAT acknowledges that there is no such thing as a safe cigarette.
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