RRP (Consumer expectations)
Heated tobacco, e-vapor and oral products are part of the RRP category. As they deliver nicotine without combustion, they have the potential to reduce risks associated with smoking.
Transparency in RRP Science
We’re committed to developing products with the potential to reduce the risks associated with smoking. That’s why we invest in research and innovation—to develop alternatives to smoking that may reduce harm and give adult consumers better, more informed choices.
Adult consumers want to know what’s in their products. That’s why we provide transparency both in our research and our ingredients for the majority of our products on our websites, even when it’s not required. Transparency matters, and we’re committed to it.
We believe real progress happens when public health experts, regulators, scientists, and the tobacco industry work together. Our consumers deserve access to accurate information and better alternatives and we look forward to offering our products, with all of the benefits we believe they present.
Read more about the science behind RRP on the JT International website.
RRP sourcing
We have a dedicated RRP sourcing team specialized in sourcing RRP devices. These are manufactured by third-party contract manufacturing organizations. We take a collaborative approach to responsible sourcing and build supplier capability to identify and address sustainability issues in our electronics value chain.
As a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), we are committed to the RBA Code of Conduct and leverage the available tools to ensure responsible manufacturing of our products. All our Tier 1 suppliers have undergone independent third-party audits under the RBA Validated Assessment Program. As a result of our collaboration with suppliers, in 2024 all our Tier 1 suppliers have an audit score of above 160 points, which exceeds the average score of RBA audits conducted in the same countries.
In 2024 we developed the Conflict Minerals Statement to demonstrate our commitment to responsible sourcing of metals contained in our products. Our approach to due diligence is aligned to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. We leverage the tools offered by the Responsible Minerals Initiative to increase visibility further down our supply chain. Having followed this approach in 2024 and ensuring all smelters and refiners in our value chain are audited against recognized industry schemes, we can conclude the metals in our value chain are not linked to human rights abuses or other risks inherent to minerals and metals sourcing.
In 2024, we strengthened our RRP sourcing governance and also held capacity-building sessions across our multiple RRP sourcing locations.
Read more about Reduced-risk product sourcing on JT International website.
Read about the Conflict Minerals Statement here.
Various information on Consumer expectations can be found at followings.
Read about progress towards targets
Read more about RRP outlook, Circularity, and other details about our RRP products in the Integrated Report 2025.
Read about our Waste management on JT International website.