Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Company achieves best in class certification on equal opportunities and equal pay JTI is one of the first companies in the world to receive EY's new Global Equality Standard (GES) certificate, achieving several of the highest assessment scores possible on equal opportunities and equal pay. THE GLOBAL BENCHMARK FOR BUSINESS LEADERS EY's GES is ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - - Recognized for progress in Wellbeing and Diversity & Inclusion JTI has been recognized as one of only 16 Global Top Employers for the seventh consecutive year, after Top Employer Institute certified the Company in every region it operates[1]. This latest certification once again acknowledges JTI's excellent working conditions, as well as the progress it has made to improve wellbeing, and ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Today JTI (Japan Tobacco International) was awarded Global Top Employer for the 6th year in a row. In addition to this prestigious recognition, the Company was certified Top Employer across all regions this year - Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North America and for the first ...
Hong Kong (ots/PRNewswire) - Accreditation recognizes JTI's continued commitment to employees in the region JTI (Japan Tobacco International) has been certified as Top Employer in the Asia Pacific region for the fifth consecutive year during a prestigious ceremony in Singapore. Furthermore, nine JTI offices and factories in eight countries - Armenia, Azerbaijan, ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - As the eighth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP8) to the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) just closed in Geneva, new research commissioned by JTI and conducted in Europe by Populus with Ipsos as fieldwork providers, reveals that the ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Top rankings for outstanding work conditions in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and North America Africa and North America certified for the first time Building on its reputation as an excellent place to work, JTI (Japan Tobacco International) is expanding its certified Top Employer status further across the globe. During the annual ceremony in Amsterdam yesterday, JTI was awarded Global Top ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - JTI Calls for Continued Coordinated Approach in the Interest of Tobacco Growing Communities JTI (Japan Tobacco International) commends the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO) for postponing its decision on the continuation of the ILO's partnerships with the tobacco sector in the fight against child labor. ARISE ...
Brussels (ots/PRNewswire) - From May 20, tobacco products placed on the market in EU countries will have to comply with the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD2), a raft of draconian rules that will impact consumers and businesses across the Union without meeting its intended goals. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130528/617491 ) "This is yet another example of ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Excellent Employee Conditions also recognized with Number One Top Employer Ranking in Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific Regions In recognition of its excellent work environment, JTI (Japan Tobacco International) has again been awarded Global Top Employer for the third consecutive year, as confirmed today during an awards ceremony in Amsterdam. In addition to the global certification, JTI was ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Outstanding Employee Offerings Acknowledged in 28 Countries JTI (Japan Tobacco International) has once again been certified as Top Employer Europe, acknowledging the excellent work conditions in the company's 31 offices and factories in 28 countries across the region.[1] (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130528/617491 ) (Logo: http://mma.prnewswire.com/media/465875/Top_Employer_Europe_Logo.jpg ) "Investing in our people is the foundation of ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Outstanding Employee Offerings Acknowledged in Four Countries JTI (Japan Tobacco International) has once again been officially certified as Top Employer in the Middle East region, acknowledging the excellent work conditions in JTI's offices and factories in Iran, Jordan, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130528/617491 ) (Logo: ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Outstanding Employee Offerings Acknowledged in Six Countries JTI (Japan Tobacco International) has once again been officially certified as number one Top Employer in Asia Pacific. This recognition was confirmed during an awards ceremony held in Singapore today. Seven offices and factories were certified in six countries: Malaysia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Russia. (Logo: ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Eddy Pirard will succeed Thomas A. McCoy JTI (Japan Tobacco International) today announced that Thomas A. McCoy, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be retiring on 31 March 2017 and that Eddy Pirard, currently Executive Vice President, Business Development, Corporate Affairs and Corporate Communications will succeed Mr. McCoy as President and Chief Executive Officer as of April 1, 2017. ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - As the Annual Summit Takes Place This Week, Global Leaders Have an Opportunity to Scrutinize WHO's definition of transparency and accountability Health Ministers from 194 countries will gather this week in Geneva to set the direction for future health policy around the world. JTI - Japan Tobacco International - is calling for the Assembly to urgently address an alarming transparency and ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - From May 20, extreme rules on tobacco come into force across Europe - a package of some of the strictest anti-tobacco measures in the world. Under the long-debated new Brussels Tobacco Products Directive, brands will be further reduced as the EU moves to restrict packaging designs and formats. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130528/617491 ) (Photo: ...
Geneva, Switzerland (ots/PRNewswire) - The Directive's Aim is to Harmonize Regulations - Not Disrupt the Free Movement of Goods Across the EU Just two weeks before the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD2) comes into force in the 28 EU Member States, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has rejected tobacco manufacturers' claims against TPD2. (Logo: ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Analysis Disregards Pre-Existing Decline in Smoking Rates and Speculates that Objectives will be Met in the Long-Term The Australian Department of Health's Post-Implementation Review (PIR) of the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act[1], published today over eight months too late, comes to the shaky conclusion that the measure will work over time even ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Consistent high quality work environment now recognized in 35 countries including four regions JTI (Japan Tobacco International) was once again certified Global Top Employer 2016 this year, sharing this privilege with a select group of eight companies, during an awards ceremony in Amsterdam yesterday. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130528/617491 ) JTI offices in a record thirty-five ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Consistent exceptional employee conditions acknowledged in 28 countries JTI (Japan Tobacco International) is proud to announce that it has again been officially certified as one of the top five employers in Europe, with offices certified in 28 countries[1]. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130528/617491 ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150929/271756LOGO ) The Top Employer ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Exceptional employee conditions acknowledged in four countries JTI (Japan Tobacco International) is proud to announce that it has again been officially certified as a top employer in the Middle East with offices certified in Iran, Jordan, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130528/617491 ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150929/271756LOGO ) ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Delayed Report Prompts Concern Over Compliance On the third anniversary of Australia's controversial 'plain' packaging legislation for tobacco products, the Government is still refusing to admit its failure. This would explain why the Department of Health (DoH) is pushing back the publication of its Post-Implementation Review (PIR). (Logo: ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Delayed Publication of Government's Post-Implementation Review Raises Concern about its Integrity The Australian Government has yet to publish its Post-Implementation Review (PIR) into 'plain' packaging for tobacco products, six months after the consultation period ended. The delay has prompted concerns that the authors of the report could ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - - Agreement Gives JT a Global Footprint in the e-Cigarette Market Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) announced today that it entered into an agreement to acquire Logic Technology Development LLC ("Logic"), one of the leading US e-cigarette brands. Founded in 2010, Logic sells a full range of high quality rechargeable, ready-to-use and disposable e-cigarettes, including the Logic Pro tank system[1], newly ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Exceptional Employee Environment Acknowledged in 33 Countries JTI (Japan Tobacco International) was one of the select five companies in the world to receive the Top Employer Global 2015 certification during an awards ceremony in Amsterdam yesterday. JTI offices in an unprecedented thirty-three[1] countries across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East were recognized by the Top Employers ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - JTI announced today that it has acquired from Ploom, Inc. a number of patents and trademarks relating to the tobacco vaporization device[1] business. This is part of JTI's drive to further develop the tobacco vapor category and overall mission to be the leader in next generation products. The former Ploom, Inc. will buy back JTI's minority stake. (Logo: ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - "An Alarming Attempt to Erode Countries' Sovereignty on Taxation Policies" Yesterday at the WHO FCTC's Conference of the Parties (COP6) in Moscow, guidelines on price and tax measures (Article 6) were hurriedly adopted behind closed doors, further demonstrating the FCTC's habit of infringing on issues of national sovereignty. (Logo: ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Today in Moscow the public was forced to leave the public gallery and prevented from observing the WHO FCTC's Sixth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP6). JTI's (Japan Tobacco International) reaction: "Hidden agendas corrupt policy-making processes", said Michiel Reerink, Global Regulatory Strategy Vice President at JTI. "Today's ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - JTI (Japan Tobacco International) today published an Opinion from leading international law expert Sir Franklin Berman QC[1], about the WHO's lack of transparency in tobacco-related meetings. The report was commissioned after the public, including the media, was prevented from observing the ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) announced today that it has concluded an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Zandera Ltd. ("Zandera"), a leader in e-cigarettes and best known for its E-Lites brand. Founded in 2009, Zandera sells the most recognized range of high quality rechargeable and ready-to-use e-cigarettes in the United Kingdom. "Our investment in Zandera provides the JT Group with an ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - An Unrivalled Twenty-five Offices Certified Across Europe and Beyond JTI (Japan Tobacco International) was recognized as the third Top Employer in Europe during an awards ceremony held yesterday in London. Twenty-five[i] JTI offices across Europe and beyond were certified by the Top Employers Institute for their excellence in people management. The survey results were confirmed by an independent ...