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The following is a selection of environmental or health and safety awards and recognition received by our Group companies:
Bangladesh: British American Tobacco Bangladesh
- Received the highest level government recognition for a fifth year for afforestation initiatives. (2008)
- Won a Prestigious Award from the Organization of Social Environment and Human Rights Implementation (a local NGO) for free sapling distribution as part of the company's afforestation program. (2007)
Fiji: British American Tobacco Fiji
- Our company was recognised for its Outstanding Performance and Contribution towards the successful implementation of the Montreal Protocol in Fiji by the Department of Environment. (2008)
Hungary: British American Tobacco Hungary
- Our company was awarded a Best Working Environment Award by the Hungarian NGO, KÖVET. (2009)
Indonesia: British American Tobacco Indonesia
- Received the Gold Flag of Occupational Health and Safety Performance Award for its Cirebon factory from the Ministry of Manpower. (2008)
Kenya: British American Tobacco Kenya
- Won the Electricity Savings Award at the Kenya Association of Manufacturers' Energy Management Awards. (2012)
- Won in the Silver category of the Total EcoChallenge Award. This award is given annually to individuals or companies that excel in environmental conservation (particularly tree planting initiatives). Our company earned recognition for providing 4.5 million seedlings to farmers. (2007)
Malaysia: British American Tobacco Malaysia
- Presented with the award for Notable Achievement in Environmental Performance at the Prime Minister's Hibiscus Awards (PMHA). (2011, 2009)
Mexico: British American Tobacco Mexico
- The Ministry of Labour of Mexico gave our company a "Family-responsible Company" Award, recognising quality of life initiatives that favour spending time with family. (2007)
New Zealand: British American Tobacco New Zealand
- Won a 'Keep New Zealand Beautiful' Excellence Award for its environmental contributions. (2006)
Pakistan: Pakistan Tobacco Company
- Received an Environmental Excellence Award from the National Forum for Environment and Health. (2006)
South Africa: British American Tobacco South Africa
- Our company received the Commended Winners’ Award for business excellence from the Global Business Coalition (GBC) on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in New York on 13 June 2007.
South Korea: British American Tobacco Korea
- Our company received an Occupational Safety and Health Award in the category for the Best Employee Health Management, from the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency. (2008)
Sri Lanka: Ceylon Tobacco Company
- Won a National Safety Award and a National Energy Award. (2006)
Switzerland: British American Tobacco Switzerland
- Won a Corporate Communication Award from the University of North-Western Switzerland for the company's Pocketbox (pocket ashtray) anti-littering campaign. (2008)
Vietnam: British American Tobacco Vietnam
- Presented with a Gold FDI Award by Vietnam’s Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises for its commitment to the environment. (2009)
- Our company was awarded a Certificate of Merit by Tay Ninh Province People’s Committee for its afforestation program. (2007)
