| 1 |  | | TV programme: “Bannatyne takes on big tobacco” A BBC TV programme on 1 July 2008, called ‘Bannatyne takes on big tobacco’, painted a very negative picture of our business in three countries in Africa, ... |
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| 2 |  | | Retailer relationships Trade marketing is a large part of our activity - managing business-to-business relationships with the retailers from whom our consumers buy. We place ... |
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| 3 |  | | Are you really committed to preventing youth smoking or just trying to improve your image? We strongly believe that tobacco products should only be used by adult consumers who are aware of the associated health risks. We do not want children ... |
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| 4 |  | | What do you mean by an ‘orderly market’ for your tobacco products? A 'disorderly market’ for tobacco products is one where contraband and counterfeit goods play a significant role. This can occur as a result of unworkable ... |
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| 5 |  | | Our principles and standards This page is not a complete description of Group policies and standards, but offers an overview of those likely to be of particular interest to stakeholders, ... |
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| 6 |  | | Marketing We believe strongly that tobacco should never be marketed to youth. It should only be marketed to adult smokers, in an appropriate way that takes account ... |
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| 7 |  | | IMS adherence and local laws No material breaches of the Standards during 2007 were brought to the attention of our Audit Committee. |
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| 8 |  | | Our International Marketing Standards We and several other tobacco companies, including the other two largest international companies Philip Morris and Japan Tobacco, have worked together to develop new, globally consistent International Marketing Standards for the responsible promotion and distribution of tobacco products world wide. They represent a 'raising of the bar', and establish a benchmark for the industry worldwide. |
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| 9 |  | | September 11 - Companies agree new tobacco marketing standards.
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| 10 |  | | Consumers and trade It is important to us that our consumers have all the facts about smoking. It is just as important that they are old enough to make an informed choice. |
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