BAT is one of just 15 companies to be recognised as a Global Top Employer

Certification is based on an extensive assessment of employer practices across areas including people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, diversity and inclusion, and wellbeing. In addition to recognition as a Global Top Employer, BAT has also been named as a Top Employer in 36 countries across the world.

Cora Koppe-Stahrenberg, Chief People Officer at BAT , said: “Our talent is our most important asset, and receiving this award not only once, but seven times in a row, is a testament to our unwavering focus on building and driving an inclusive culture. We are committed to delivering an excellent experience for all our employees as we accelerate the transformation of our business.”

The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey. This covers areas including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity & Inclusion and Wellbeing.  Participating companies undergo a rigorous assessment process which includes an extensive review of these practices. Several validation sessions are held where evidence of these practices is provided, and an independent audit of the findings is also carried out.

David Plink, CEO of the Top Employers Institute, said “Exceptional times bring out the best in people and organisations. And we have witnessed this in our Top Employers Certification Programme this year: an exceptional performance from the certified Top Employers 2024. And amongst this community of outstanding organisations, BAT, has proven their commitment to their employees on a global scale. This consistency in people practices across the globe characterises an exclusive group of companies that have achieved a global certification through the Top Employers Programme. We are proud to announce and celebrate these companies and their achievement in 2024.”

BAT is committed to ‘Building a Smokeless World’ by encouraging smokers to ‘Switch to Better’ nicotine products. Sustaining a culture where employees are encouraged to develop, grow and innovate in a diverse and inclusive environment has always been important to BAT and is playing an important role in accelerating this transformation.

BAT has been certified as a Top Employer in various countries around the world since 2009 and as a Global Top Employer since 2018. This ongoing recognition reflects its continued efforts to develop and foster the potential of its 50,000 employees globally.

About Top Employers 2024

BAT accredited as a Global Top Employer for 2024 across six regions – Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, North America and Europe and recognised as a Top Employer in the following countries:

•  Africa: Algeria, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria and South Africa
•  Asia-Pacific: Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam
•  Middle East: Jordan, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
•  Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Peru
•  North America: Canada, Mexico and United States
•  Europe: France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom

More information can be found at https://www.top-employers.com/en/  .