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Congratulations to the Richmond Region Trade Marketing team for receiving the 2024 President’s Award from Kentucky Wholesale Distributors Association (KWDA)! This team was selected by KWDA for their strong commitment to the wholesale community and willingness to foster strong collaborative relationships to support wholesale on many fronts. Anthony King, Senior Director, Richmond Region praised his team saying, “I am extremely proud that my team was recognized with this award from our wholesale partners. This award is a direct result of the team’s ability to provide best-in-class support effectively and consistently.” Great work, Richmond team!

Throughout Pride Month, our BUnited Employee Resource Group (ERG) is focused on promoting and raising awareness of the importance of allyship. Yesterday, the ERG held their Small Talk – Big Impact: Microaggressions & Allyship event where they shared insights on what microaggressions are, what they sound like, and some examples of more inclusive statements to use instead. The speakers also explained what allies are, why their support matters, and ways to speak up as an ally. And the cherry on top, this small talk was over ice cream from a colorful sundae bar. #ReynoldsAmerican #CelebrateDifferences

Our Hispanic Origin and Latin American (HOLA) Employee Resource Group (ERG) is dedicated to collaborating with nonprofits that serve the Winston-Salem community and its future generations. Consistent with their mission, the ERG and supporting allies teamed up with Latino Community Services (LCS), a group committed to building bridges between the Latino community and the broader community, to refurbish the LCS building and its amenities. The group rolled up their sleeves and got to work preparing vegetable gardening beds, assembling an on-site playground and swing set, organizing the building basement storage area, replacing ceiling tiles, painting parking spots, and more. Impressive job, HOLA ERG. Keep it up! #ReynoldsAmerican #CommunityGiving

Nushrat Farzana Rumu started her career with BAT as a Finance Global Graduate in Bangladesh in 2018. Despite the short span of her career journey, her impactful contributions in commercial finance, competition insights and analysis, and demand planning have led her to her current role as Director of Sales & Operations Planning. At Reynolds, she’s received support to grow professionally through exposure to different business functions, participation in cross-functional projects, and leadership training including xCELr8, a program designed to provide practical development through inspirational learning experiences. We asked Nushrat about the professional competencies she’s developed with Reynolds’ support. She says, “What I enjoy about working at Reynolds is its operation in a dynamic industry with a diverse workforce spanning various backgrounds. This opportunity to build a global network and collaborate with multicultural teams has helped me hone my cultural competence and communication skills. Constantly navigating a dynamic industry has also enhanced my agility, a crucial skill in today's ever-changing professional landscape.” #ReynoldsAmerican #BAT #TopEmployer

We are thrilled to welcome 77 talented interns representing 49 universities across 27 states to teams across our business this summer! Our intern group is nothing short of impressive. In this prestigious program, we know we have an incredible, diverse group of driven students ready to make an impact. Over the next few months, this group will participate in meaningful projects, connect with skilled experts, learn from mentors, and have access to industry-leading technology. Join us in giving our interns a warm welcome in the comments below! ⤵️ Want to learn more about our early career opportunities? Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wKw3s

Our BUnited Employee Resource Group (ERG) kicked off Pride Month celebrations yesterday morning by hosting pride flag raisings across sites including at our headquarters building, the Reynolds Operations Center, and Bowman Gray Technical Center locations. Joined by allies, members of fellow ERGs, senior champions, and executives, the ERG and LGBTQ+ community members were surrounded by many accepting and inclusive supporters. Kaleigh McKim, Senior Manager in Marketing and ERG member shared why yesterday's flag raising is important to her. She said, “Raising the pride flag is important to me as an ally because it is a symbolic message to all our employees and stakeholders that our company values inclusivity and will continue to support the LGBTQI+ community. It's a visual representation of us committing to our values as a company.” While this month we raise the pride flag and celebrate Pride Month, our commitment to inclusion continues every day. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts and more here: https://brnw.ch/21wKrmR #ReynoldsAmerican #BAT

On #WorldVapeDay, we are calling for the implementation of smarter regulation for smokeless nicotine and tobacco products, including vapor products, to encourage adult smokers who are uninterested in quitting tobacco products altogether to consider smokeless alternatives. Over 1 billion adults globally and almost 30 million in the U.S. continue to smoke despite the serious health risks. We believe appropriate regulation is required to encourage adult smokers to transition, promote tobacco harm reduction, and prevent underage access and use. Effective and impactful regulation can accelerate progress towards Building a Smokeless World. Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21wKibH #WorldVapeDay #ABetterTomorrow #SmokelessWorld

As we conclude our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month celebrations, we are proud to have shared why this month is significant to several of our colleagues through spotlights. Our final feature is Owen Bussey, Ph.D. PMP, Master Scientist in Analytic Development, who joined the Asian American Employee Resource Group (ERG) as an ally to better understand different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of his colleagues. He says, “As the new father of an Asian American daughter, I’m committed to learning and passing on her heritage to enrich her identity. Being a multicultural family, celebrating AAPI month helps my wife and I to show our daughter her heritage, culture, and identity.” #ReynoldsAmerican #BAT

Our 2023 Reynolds American #Sustainability Summary reflects our commitments and progress towards investing in our people, our business, and our communities. This year’s summary details our actions to reduce the health and environmental impact of our operations thanks to the tireless work of our teammates. Together, we are delivering A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World for all. Read the summary and see some of our favorite moments in the newsletter below. #ReynoldsAmerican #BAT #ABetterTomorrow

Employees at our Bowman Gray Technical Center (BGTC) consistently carve out time for team building and volunteer activities, thanks to the 4C (Caring, Community, Connectedness, and Celebration) Committee. This group plans creative monthly events that bring employees together for fun and service to community partner agencies. Recently, the group adopted Forest Heights Senior Living Community as its community service partner and spent time pressure-washing the patio, repairing flower beds, planting flowers and vegetables, assembling and painting birdhouses, and playing games with the seniors. The dedication of our BGTC employees and our overall workforce is truly admirable. Thank you to 4C for finding ways to give back, and for having fun in the process! #ReynoldsAmerican #CommunityGiving