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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Key Points: 
  • 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 Announces Plans for Advanced Water Recycling Facility at Tobaccoville, N.C. Plant

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds), the BAT Group's U.S. subsidiary, announces that one of its operating companies has entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources to construct a water reclamation plant on-site at the expansive Reynolds Operations Center in Tobaccoville, N.C. NextEra Energy Resources' WaterHubSM installation at Tobaccoville is projected to reclaim more than 60 million gallons of water a year, equivalent to the annual water supply of approximately 550 average U.S. households, reducing Reynolds' environmental footprint and contributing to the BAT Group's Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) goals.

Key Points: 
  • "This project is not only a first for Reynolds, but for the entire global BAT Group and is an important step toward reaching Reynolds' water stewardship targets for 2025.
  • Through the WaterHub, Reynolds is playing its part in the BAT Group's progress against its goal of 35% less water withdrawn across global operations."
  • NextEra Energy Resources' WaterHub installation includes plans to break ground on the project in Tobaccoville in the fall of 2023.
  • "By implementing advanced water reclamation technologies, we are able to help Reynolds reduce its dependence on potable water for factory utility operations and lower its overall environmental footprint.

Reynolds Releases Inaugural White Paper on Tobacco Harm Reduction

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds), the BAT Group's U.S. subsidiary, released its inaugural white paper, Tobacco Harm Reduction: Creating A Better TomorrowTM for Public Health in America.

Key Points: 
  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds), the BAT Group's U.S. subsidiary, released its inaugural white paper, Tobacco Harm Reduction: Creating A Better TomorrowTM for Public Health in America.
  • This is the first in a series of white papers aimed at raising awareness on Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) as a public health strategy that encourages adult smokers who are uninterested in quitting tobacco altogether to migrate to noncombustible product alternatives.
  • The goal of the Reynolds' white paper series is to highlight the progress of THR, address the challenges and have dialogue on the path forward.
  • Reynolds' hope is that industry, scientists, public health officials, and regulators can come together to define pragmatic approaches to THR that benefit public health.

Reduced-risk* Potential of Velo as Cigarette Alternative Reinforced by Innovative Real-world Study

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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The study provides important new data and insights into the real-world health impact in Velo consumers compared to smokers, former smokers and never smokers.

Key Points: 
  • The study provides important new data and insights into the real-world health impact in Velo consumers compared to smokers, former smokers and never smokers.
  • We have already generated data that shows Velo has a toxicant profile better than snus and comparable to Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)iii.
  • These results add further evidence that supports the important contribution Velo can make to Tobacco Harm Reduction.
  • The study included participants who had been using Velo exclusively for over six months, as well as current smokers, former smokers and never smokers.

VUSE DRIVES FOR CHANGE WITH A 2022 CAR LIVERY BORN FROM THE LIBERATING POWER OF CREATIVITY

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates , Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing Anna Maria Aoun aka Anna Tangles, the up-and-coming Lebanese artist behind the McLaren car livery at the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2022. This year's exclusive livery celebrates the limitless power of creativity and the feeling of liberation it brings.

Key Points: 
  • This year's exclusive livery celebrates the limitless power of creativity and the feeling of liberation it brings.
  • Through her linear artwork and designs, Anna strives to empower artists from all walks of life to see no limits to their own creativity.
  • The 2022 car livery artwork is a celebration of the diversity of creativity that has been brought to the world of motorsport by Vuse and The McLaren F1 Team and their continuing legacy into 2023.
  • To discover more about Anna's story and the Driven by Change initiative visit Vuse and Anna's social channels.

Charlotte's Web Announces US$56.8 Million Investment from BAT

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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The Investment provides substantial liquidity at an attractive cost of capital for Charlotte's Web.

Key Points: 
  • The Investment provides substantial liquidity at an attractive cost of capital for Charlotte's Web.
  • Upon closing of this investment, Charlotte's Web will have pro-forma cash and short-term investments of approximately US$65 million.
  • The Investment was made by BAT's subscription for an unsecured convertible debenture issued by Charlotte's Web (the "Debenture") in the principal amount of C$75.3 million due November 14, 2029.
  • Concurrently with entering into the Debenture, BAT and Charlotte's Web entered into an investor rights agreement (the "IRA").

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

New study reveals positive long-term impact of switching from cigarettes to glo™

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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This real-world study allows us to assess the changes that adult smokers switching exclusively to glo experience, by assessing early indicators of potential harm associated with disease development.

Key Points: 
  • This real-world study allows us to assess the changes that adult smokers switching exclusively to glo experience, by assessing early indicators of potential harm associated with disease development.
  • It provides much needed new evidence about the size of the change and durability of the effect switching completely to glo can have, and reinforces glos potential as a reduced-risk product*.
  • Participants in this year-long randomised controlled study were UK-based smokers aged 23 to 55 in good general health.
  • This study was designed to explore the risk reduction potential of glo when used in a real-world setting rather than in a clinical setting.

Total Fandemonium: VELO Shares The Love For McLaren Formula 1 Team Fans On- And Off- The Track

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Friday, September 2, 2022
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Diving deeper into the unexpected world of fans, this exciting reveal sparks the beginning of a new and inspiring content series by VELO and The McLaren F1 Team, where they uncover the unique stories of The McLaren F1 Team fans and their unwavering love of motorsport.

Key Points: 
  • Diving deeper into the unexpected world of fans, this exciting reveal sparks the beginning of a new and inspiring content series by VELO and The McLaren F1 Team, where they uncover the unique stories of The McLaren F1 Team fans and their unwavering love of motorsport.
  • The launch is part of VELO's new campaign, LOVE THE UNEXPECTED, which is all about celebrating motorsport fans and their unexpected stories.
  • Tapping into the constantly changing face of motorsport fandom, VELO and The McLaren F1 Team are championing the love and passion fans have for the sport on a global scale.
  • The series will uncover the untold tales of fans of The McLaren F1 Team and their exciting stories, delighting them with new ways to experience the sport.