BAT takes ESG from charity to action in Sacheon

BAT Korea Manufacturing, the local production arm of global tobacco group British American Tobacco, is showcasing how ESG is evolving from one-off giving to sustained, community-focused action. At its plant in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province, the company has been working with local governments, universities and public agencies to address water resource challenges — reflecting a broader trend toward participatory environmental, social and governance models that emphasize collaboration and on-t