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Reynolds Breaks Ground on WaterHubSM Facility in Tobaccoville, N.C.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds), the BAT Group's U.S. subsidiary, announces the groundbreaking of the WaterHubSM at the Reynolds Operations Center in Tobaccoville, N.C. The WaterHub is an advanced water recycling facility and product of a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. Several city and state leaders, NextEra Energy Resources and Reynolds representatives, and others involved in the WaterHub project gathered Thursday as Reynolds demonstrated progress on its commitment to excellence in environmental stewardship with the project's official groundbreaking celebration.

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  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds), the BAT Group's U.S. subsidiary, announces the groundbreaking of the WaterHubSM at the Reynolds Operations Center in Tobaccoville, N.C.
  • The WaterHub is an advanced water recycling facility and product of a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC.
  • This installation aims to reduce Reynolds' environmental footprint and conserve water in Forsyth County's Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin.
  • For more information on Reynolds' water stewardship efforts and commitment to ESG, read Reynolds Sustainability 2022 Summary on ReynoldsAmerican.com .

Reynolds Facilities Earn Alliance for Water Stewardship Certification

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reynolds American Inc., the BAT Group's U.S. subsidiary, and its companies (Reynolds) are proud to announce two of its operating companies' manufacturing facilities have achieved Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Certification. The American Snuff Company (ASC) facility in Clarksville, Tenn. & R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJRT) Whitaker Park site in Winston-Salem, N.C., both recently earned the respected designation. Reynolds Operations Center (ROC) in Tobaccoville, N.C. received AWS certification in 2022.

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  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reynolds American Inc., the BAT Group's U.S. subsidiary, and its companies (Reynolds) are proud to announce two of its operating companies' manufacturing facilities have achieved Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Certification.
  • Receiving this certification showcases that the Clarksville and Whitaker Park sites have implemented AWS' best practices in five important areas: good water governance, sustainable water balance, good water quality status, protection of important water-related areas, and safe water, sanitation, and hygiene for all.
  • The AWS Certification is a major achievement, which is important to the global BAT Group's approach to good water stewardship.
  • The certification demonstrates Reynolds has met all core criteria in the global benchmark for responsible water stewardship.

Reynolds' Tobaccoville Facility Earns Alliance for Water Stewardship Certification

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reynolds American Inc., the BAT Group's U.S. subsidiary, and its companies (Reynolds) announce that the Reynolds Operations Center (ROC) in Tobaccoville, N.C. has achieved Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification, further progressing the organization's Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) goals.

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  • Earning this certification indicates the ROC facility has successfully implemented AWS' best practices in terms of five critical outcomes: good water governance, sustainable water balance, good water quality status, protection of important water-related areas, and safe water, sanitation, and hygiene for all.
  • The certification demonstrates that Reynolds has met all core criteria in the global benchmark for responsible water stewardship, making this facility one of only 250 organizations worldwide to earn the respected designation.
  • We are on track to meet our 2025 water stewardship goals across all of our U.S. manufacturing facilities."
  • Reynolds' Tobaccoville facility is among 17 global BAT Group facilities that are currently AWS certified, with several more BAT Group sites aiming to receive certification within the next year.

PDI Technologies Integrates Age and Identity Verification with Its Offer Network to Help Retailers and Brands Maximize Reach, Including with GasBuddy® and Fuel Rewards® Consumers

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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ATLANTA, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PDI Technologies, a global leader delivering powerful solutions and insights that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem, has expanded its Offer Network by integrating its age and identity verification capabilities. Since acquiring Koupon in 2021, PDI has been innovating more effective ways to optimize loyalty and retail promotions that in turn increase brand visibility and sales.

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  • Deal Hound is the newest consumer solution from the PDI Offer Network.
  • PDI can be found throughout the NACS Show 2022 expo, including PDI Technologies Booth #5837, Fuel Rewards Booth #5859, and CStore Essentials Booth #6047.
  • To reserve an appointment with PDI at NACS or to learn more about the new Offer Network solutions, visit: pditechnologies.com/events/nacs-show-2022/ .
  • Today, we serve over 200,000 locations worldwide with solutions like the Fuel Rewards program and GasBuddy, two popular brands representing more than 20 million active users.

Reynolds American Inc. Progresses on ESG Journey by Transitioning to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Fleet

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reynolds American Inc., the BAT Group's U.S. subsidiary, and its companies (Reynolds) is advancing its Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) goals by transitioning its current 1,800+ vehicle trade and operations fleet to hybrid and electric models. The move will replace aging vehicles on a rolling basis over the next three years, resulting in a projected annual 1000+ ton reduction in carbon emissions.

Key Points: 
  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reynolds American Inc., the BAT Group's U.S. subsidiary, and its companies (Reynolds) is advancing its Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) goals by transitioning its current 1,800+ vehicle trade and operations fleet to hybrid and electric models.
  • "With this move to hybrid vehicles, our sales and operations teams are driving progress on our sustainability ambitions."
  • Reynolds is collaborating with Ford Proto transition its current fleet to a mix of vehicle models, including the Escape SEL Hybrid, Explorer Limited Hybrid, Ford E-Transit, and Ford-150 Lightning.
  • Included in the 1,800+ fleet are nearly 50 light-duty Operations vehicles used across Reynolds' North Carolina and Tennessee facilities, which will be transitioned to a combination of hybrid and electric models as part of this initiative.

Reynolds Executive Aaron Gwinner named Consumer Goods Technology CIO of the Year

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reynolds American Inc. is proud to share that Aaron Gwinner, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Digital Business Solutions for the Reynolds group of companies ("Reynolds"), won the 2022 Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) CIO of the Year Award.

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  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reynolds American Inc. is proud to share that Aaron Gwinner, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Digital Business Solutions for the Reynolds group of companies ("Reynolds"), won the 2022 Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) CIO of the Year Award .
  • The CIO of the Year Award, presented by CGT, recognizes a consumer goods company's senior-most technology leader who has made a significant impact through the implementation and utilization of successful technology.
  • Those who nominated Gwinner applaud his success in driving transformation within the organization and, in turn, developing a strong company culture.
  • To learn more about Consumer Goods Technology and the CIO Awards, visit www.consumergoods.com/cio-awards-2022 .

Reynolds American announced as a sponsor of TruAge™

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds)today announced its partnership with the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and Conexxus as a sponsor of TruAge , the new digital solution that enhances current age-verification systems while protecting user privacy.

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  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds)today announced its partnership with the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and Conexxus as a sponsor of TruAge , the new digital solution that enhances current age-verification systems while protecting user privacy.
  • "Reynolds is proud to support TruAge to deliver innovative age-verification technology to help keep tobaccoproducts out of the hands of minors," Frank Silva, Senior Vice President of Activation & Trade Marketing, said.
  • Today's partnership with TruAge will help further our commitment to keep youth tobacco prevention at the forefront of our efforts."
  • Reynolds American Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the BAT Group, and the U.S. parent company of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc., American Snuff Company, LLC, R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, and Modoral Brands Inc. To learn more about Reynolds American Inc. and its operating companies, please visit www.reynoldsamerican.com .

Reynolds American Inc. Scores 100% in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, Reynolds American Inc., the BAT Group's U.S. subsidiary, and its companies (Reynolds) scored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI),the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

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  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, Reynolds American Inc., the BAT Group's U.S. subsidiary, and its companies (Reynolds) scored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI),the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • Reynolds' efforts in satisfying all of the CEI's criteria earned a designation as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.
  • "Here at Reynolds, we are proud to be among other leading companies promoting LGBTQ+ equality and for us, it's about more than achieving a top score," said Guy Meldrum, Reynolds President & CEO.
  • "Ultimately, we aspire to be an organization with a company culture that is truly representative of the diverse world we live in and consumers we serve."

Reynolds' Jit Papneja accepted into Forbes Technology Council

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Monday, October 18, 2021
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Oct. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Jit Papneja, Vice President, Data Analytics for the Reynolds American group of companies ("Reynolds"), has been accepted into Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives

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  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Oct. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Jit Papneja, Vice President, Data Analytics for the Reynolds American group of companies ("Reynolds"), has been accepted into Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives
    Jit was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of data analytics experience.
  • "We are honored to welcome Jit Papneja into the community," said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Technology Council.
  • As an accepted member of the Council, Jit has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help him reach peak professional influence.
  • Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC).

Reynolds American's Beatriz Copelli Named to Prestigious HITEC 100 List for 2022

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Beatriz (Bia) Copelli, Transformation Program Business Lead for the Reynolds American Inc. group of companies (Reynolds), has been named to the 2022 HITEC 100 list of the most influential and notable Hispanic professionals in the technology industry.

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  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Beatriz (Bia) Copelli, Transformation Program Business Lead for the Reynolds American Inc. group of companies (Reynolds), has been named to the 2022 HITEC 100 list of the most influential and notable Hispanic professionals in the technology industry.
  • The HITEC 100 list is a compilation of the top Hispanic professionals in the technology industry from across the United States.
  • Recipients are evaluated on their accomplishments in the ever-changing global landscape of technology and their mentoring and professional development activities.
  • Nominations are solicited from HITEC members and the general public, and individuals included on the list were selected by the 2021 Awards Committee.