TORONTO, Sept. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. (RBH) announced that applications are open for the third annual Giving Back grant funding program.
RBH encourages charities and non-profits focused on education, environmental sustainability, and community development to apply for a grant worth up to $25,000. The window for applications closes on October 31st, 2021 and details on how to apply can be found here.
The goal of this program is to support initiatives across Canada that address social and environmental barriers in order to create long-term value in the areas of education, environment, and community well-being.
RBH's Commitment to a Smoke-Free Future:
RBH is committed to creating a smoke-free Canada and being a leader in the different categories of smoke-free alternatives to smoking – along with managing key environmental, social and governance topics.
- Creating a Smoke-Free Future – RBH's vision is to put an end to smoking in Canada by 2035, with the help of various levels of government and the general public. RBH encourages Canadians to abstain from all forms of tobacco and nicotine entirely; to quit fully if they do smoke; and to change if they can't quit. As governments put most of their efforts into abstinence and cessation programs, most of RBH's focus is on helping today's smokers' transition to a smoke-free future by offering innovative, smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes.
- Operating with Excellence – RBH strives to be a responsible business and corporate citizen; one that honours its fundamental commitments to society, consumers and one another, while running a strong and efficient business that delivers positive economic impact. RBH takes great care to market and sell its products responsibly by complying with all applicable Canadian legislation and targeting only adults who smoke or have converted to smoke-free products, never youth or non-smokers.
- Caring for Our People – RBH's ongoing transformation to a smoke-free future has prompted change in the way the company is organized, how work is defined and allocated, and how performance is measured. RBH pays specific attention to employee health and safety, pay and benefits, training and development, and employee recognition making the company one of Canada's top employers.
- Protecting the Environment – RBH is taking action to minimize the environmental impact of its products and operations. The top priority is tackling cigarette butt littering and the recycling of both cigarette butts and heated tobacco units as another way of fulfilling its product stewardship role. To this end, RBH set up a three-year recycling program, which began January 2021.
Charities and not-for-profits in need of funding are encouraged to apply to the Giving Back program. Applications will close on October 31, 2021 and successful candidates will be notified by the end of 2021.
About Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc.
Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc., an affiliate of Philip Morris International Inc., is one of Canada's leading tobacco companies and employs nearly 800 people across the country with its headquarters in Toronto and a factory in Québec City. For more information please visit rbhinc.ca.
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