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The company, included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2023, is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where the role of women is essential. BAT has had the "Women in STEM" (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program for three years, whose objective is to attract, develop and retain more women in its R D operations and digital and information technology (IDT) functions.

Madrid, March 8, 2023.- At BAT there is a clear commitment to build A Better Tomorrow™, and within this strategy its internal policies are based on the defense and promotion of gender equality among its more than 50,000 employees. Thanks to these company actions and initiatives to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture, BAT has been recognized by being included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender Equality Index (IEG) in its first year of participation. With more than 40% of women in management positions, BAT is committed to female talent within the entire organization, something that fits with its commitment to reduce labor inequality. In addition, to achieve this, the organization has taken important steps through internal policies that promote diversity and the development of women. Initiatives that promote gender equality BAT is committed to creating an inclusive culture for women through its hiring initiatives, the adoption of family-friendly policies, the sponsorship of programs dedicated to the education of women and the support of community programs. In addition, it is committed to equal pay and has gone beyond the requirements of the regulation to publish voluntary analyzes of equal pay. In 2022, BAT received independent accreditation from the non-profit organization Fair Pay Workplace, following a base salary assessment carried out by BAT, covering 40% of its workforce. Details of a subsequent review that will cover 80% of its workforce, that is, some 40,000 employees in 44 countries, have been published in BAT's Diversity and Inclusion Report 2022. Likewise, BAT has set new ambitions for diversity and inclusion to achieve by 2025 how to increase the number of women in management teams to 45%. To achieve this progression of women to positions of responsibility, the Women in Leadership program was launched, which provides training, mentoring and other types of professional support for high-potential employees. In 2019, the Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) initiative was launched. Using external partnerships, internal learning and development platforms, the initiative aims to attract, develop and retain more women in its RD operations and information and digital technology (IDT) functions. In the UK, WISE has been joined by, an organization that empowers people in business, industry, and education to increase the participation, contribution, and success of women in STEM roles through knowledge sharing, networking events, training, and webinars. Hae In Kim, Director for Talent, Culture and Inclusion at BAT, said: "Recognition in this year's Bloomberg Gender Equality Index demonstrates our commitment to addressing gender diversity, and underscores our concerted global efforts to provide transparent reporting." Issuer: BAT

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