Green Development
We are committed to achieving green operations and balanced development,
recognizing the need to minimize our carbon footprint to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change.
Critical Areas
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Management
- Waste Management
- Environment and Natural Resources Protection
- Energy Usage and Management
- Water Usage and Management
- Air Pollutants Emissions and Management
- Combating Climate Change
- Materials and Packaging Design
Contributing to the UN SDGs
Our Actions
Energy Conservation
We have displayed "Save Water" and "Save Paper" labels in our offices and have implemented an ERP system to reduce paper consumption and waste, promoting green and energy-efficient operations. Additionally, we have purchased renewable energy from the power company Cemig through Alliance One Brasil Exportadora de Tabacos Ltda.to minimize reliance on conventional energy sources.
Water Resource Protection
We provide regular training sessions for contracted farmers on efficient and environmentally friendly water usage. Our on-site technicians provide guidance on proper practices for applying mixed crop protection agents and handling tractor oil to prevent water pollution and promote sustainable local water resource management.
Waste Management and Resource Recycling
We convert tobacco processing byproducts—such as leaves, stems, and dust—into organic compost fertilizer. This process utilizes bacteria to break down tobacco components, producing ?"Fertileaf". This ingredient enriches soil organic matter and benefits various non-tobacco crops, including soybeans and rice. This technology not only significantly reduces tobacco dust levels but also prevents its accumulation in nature.
Biological Carbon Sequestration
We encourage contracted farmers in Brazil to plant ?eucalyptus species, known for their strong carbon sequestration capacity, rapid growth, and high timber yield. On average, these cultivated forests sequester approximately ?10 tons of carbon per hectare annually, helping mitigate the adverse effects of greenhouse gas emissions.
Soil Improvement and Restoration
Our on-site technicians employ the ?no-tillage system to guide crop rotation in specific soil areas, enhancing the ?physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils managed by contracted Brazilian farmers. This approach also aids in rehabilitating degraded soil zones.
Our Results
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29%
The total volume of materials used by CBT（2024）decreased by 29% YoY
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15%
Electricity purchased (2024) decreased by 15% YoY
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13%
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The density of hazardous waste generation (2024) decreased by 13% YoY
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5%
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The total density of energy consumption (2024) decreased by 5% YoY
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18%
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The total density of packaging material consumption (2024) decreased by 18% YoY
