JT recognized for the First Time on The Climate "A" List by CDP PDF:220kb

Tokyo, October 26, 2016

Japan Tobacco (JT) (TSE: 2914) has been identified by CDP (h

adquarters: London) as a global

leader for its actions and strategies in response to climate change, and, been awarded a position on the Climate "A" List.

for the firs

time, has

CDP is

the leading international non-governmental organization that

accelerates action to achieve sustainable economies, assessing disclosure

and actions by corporations

from around the world. Representing 827

investors

with assets of US$100 trillion,

CDP sends out ques ionnaires to

companies listed on stock exchanges worldwide, asking them about their activities for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and then evaluates the answers and publishes the results.

In CDP's

2016 survey, about 5,800 companies from throughout the world

answered CDP's questionnaire; and 193 companies (22, including ours, from Japan), were selected to the "A" List.

The JT Group, which sells its products in over 120 countries, has prioritized its efforts in the

reduction of environmental im

acts as an important business focus. The

"JT Group Long-term

Environment Plan (2020)１" includes a target of reducing our absolute GHG emissions in 2020 by 20% compared to 2009, and by 2015 we had already achieved a 17% reduction. Moreover, our efforts are not limited to those inside the JT Group; in cooperation with our suppliers, we also actively look for reduction opportunities in our entire value chain.

This is the result of our efforts to reduce GHG emissions an

our transparency in disclosing

information, which have been deemed worthy by CD

of our inclusion on its "A" List.

JT will continue its efforts to tackle environmental issues and th help achieve a sustainable society.

s fulfill its social responsibility to

１ The JT Group Long-term Environment Plan 2020 is as follows.

1. To minimize our contribution to global warming by reducing GHG emissions from our company's

   facilities by 20% in 2020 compared to 2009, and to address identifying opportunities to reduce GHG emissions through continuous monitoring across our value chain.

2. Protection of water resources through sustainable use of water.

3. Prevent waste, promote recycling, and optimize resource use.

4. Conserve biodiversity through promoting sustainable stewardship of the natural resources.

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Japan Tobacco Inc. is a leading international tobacco company. Its products are sold in over 120 countries and its globally recognized brands include Winston, Camel, Mevius, LD and Natural American Spirit. With diversified operations, JT is also actively present in pharmaceuticals and processed foods. The company's revenue was ¥2.253 trillion (US$18,679 million(*)) in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.

*Translated at the rate of ¥120.61 per $1, as of December 31, 2015

Contacts: Ryohei Sugata, General Manager Sayako Takahashi, Manager Media and Investor Relations Division Japan Tobacco Inc.

Tokyo: +81-3-5572-4292

E-mail: jt.media.relations@jt.com