Infrastructure and resources Investing for the future Tobacco is often grown in developing countries where access to health services, clean water, sanitation, energy and technology can be a challenge. By improving access to basic infrastructure and resources, we can help ensure some of our most important tobacco growing areas are viable places to live and work. Investing in communities Many of our companies have built close ties with the communities in which they operate and we have a longstanding approach to corporate social investment (CSI). These CSI activities often support local infrastructure projects that can benefit wider communities. For example, our company in Pakistan has provided basic healthcare facilities for remote rural areas through mobile doctor units. In 2013, more than 87,000 patients were treated. £30 million invested in community projects in tobacco growing countries over the last five years We are now working to closer align our CSI with our leaf operations activities, by requiring at least 70% of our annual CSI spend in all our tobacco growing countries to be focused on sustainable agriculture, where feasible. Making technology accessible We provide our farmers with access to new farming methods and technologies which might otherwise be unavailable to them. Examples include new seed varieties developed by our global agronomy centre; ‘floating trays’ for producing seedlings; innovative technologies for irrigating crops; and mechanised equipment to help with harvesting. These help our farmers to improve productivity, reduce labour requirements and optimise quality and yields, as well as guaranteeing the integrity of tobacco for our products. Providing power and safe drinking water for rural communities in Bangladesh Thanks to BAT, we now have safe and clean water in our village. They also trained us on how to maintain and repair the filtration unit – so now we can look after it ourselves in the community without having to rely on more outside help." Sirajul Islam, tobacco farmer in Jhenaidah region, Bangladesh Because of their rural location, many of our upland farmers in Bangladesh haven’t had an electricity supply. Access to clean water for drinking and sanitation can also be a major challenge for them. BAT Bangladesh has provided over 1,300 solar energy panels that generate electricity for 15 remote villages in tobacco growing areas. The company also runs a project which has installed 53 water filtration plants that purify up to 270,000 litres a day, providing much needed clean drinking water in 14 districts. Helping to make a difference Corporate social investment Supporting farmers' livelihoods Download the Report PDF or the interactive app on your iPad or Android tablet How we work From crop to consumer Sustainable agriculture and farmer livelihoods Working with farmers Social Responsibility in Tobacco Production programme Farm income Natural resources Infrastructure and resources Skills, knowledge and labour Community networks Environmental and supply chain management Manufacturing Research and Development Marketing our products responsibly Working with retailers Search BATS: LSE GBp 4567.00 (-21.50) About us Sustainable business Our industry Challenges and opportunities How we work From crop to consumer Our products Putting consumers first Next Generation Products Capabilities, commitment, ambition Sustainability Investors Media Reporting Careers Contact us Worldwide Home How we work Sustainable agriculture and farmer livelihoods Infrastructure and resources Explore our world We are one of the world’s most international businesses and many of our Group companies have their own websites. @BATPress BAT Press Office @BATPress Medical experts are pushing for #ecigarettes to be legalised in Australia, reports @MailOnline ow.ly/CcWi305OeF7 03 Nov Reply Retweet Favorite BAT Press Office @BATPress 'We are interested in...a market-leading position and Chic had that,' says our MD Next Gen Products in @FT (paywall) ow.ly/um7F305JGok 01 Nov Reply Retweet Favorite Investors Current UK share price 4567.00p -21.50p 04/11/2016 03:57 Our reporting Contact us +44 (0) 20 7845 1000 British American Tobacco p.l.c. Globe House 4 Temple Place London WC2R 2PG © British American Tobacco Accessibility Conditions of use Financial information Privacy policy Cookie policy Site map