What does this mean for JTI?

Breaching bribery and corruption laws can result in criminal investigation and prosecution, as well as potential financial penalties for JTI and any employees involved.

Bribery involves giving or receiving something of value (typically money) in return for a business advantage.

Corruption is the abuse of power for personal gain.

Facilitation payments are a form of bribery and typically involve small gifts or payments to public officials in return for carrying out or speeding up a routine service.

What does this mean to me as an employee?

I do not participate in any form of bribery or corruption. In particular, if I am offered or asked for a bribe or facilitation payment, I refuse it and report it immediately to my local or regional Legal Counsel or a member of the Compliance team.

I’m also mindful of the possible bribery risks related to gifts, hospitality, entertainment, donations to government bodies, charitable donations and sponsorships.

What does this mean for our business partners?

We expect all our business partners, including those appointed to act on our behalf, to fully comply with our zero-tolerance position on bribery and corruption as a condition of doing business with JTI.

JTI may terminate our agreement with any business partner who is found to have been involved in a form of bribery or corruption.