Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. (RBH) announced the application process for the second annual Giving Back grant funding program has opened.

The Giving Back program is intended to support communities and community programs in the cities and communities that RBH employees live and operate in.

RBH encourages charities/not-for-profits focused on education, the environment, or community development to apply for a Giving Back grant worth up to $25,000.  The window for applications closes on November 30, 2020 and details on how to apply can be found on our website (English: https://www.rbhinc.ca/en/giving-back/ French: https://www.rbhinc.ca/fr/giving-back/).

RBH’s Commitment to a Smoke-Free Future:

Our commitment to a smoke-free future involves many initiatives that align with the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Specifically, the company is committed to:

  • Good Health and Well-Being: A Smoke-Free Future in Canada: RBH supports, and will continue to support, the Government of Canada’s goal of reducing smoking rates to 5 per cent of the population by 2035. RBH will continue to develop and introduce smoke-free alternatives to the Canadian market that use new technologies and non-combustible products to assist the Government of Canada in achieving this goal. The effort remains to Unsmoke Canada.
  • Decent Work and Economic Growth: RBH is transforming its business in a way that promotes collaboration, inclusion and diversity. The company will continue to provide compensation and benefits that are at, or above, the Canadian market medians.
  • Gender Equality: RBH provides opportunities for women to assume roles on the management and executive teams. Gender equality is not only an internal objective of RBH but is also prioritized in community sustainability efforts through partnerships with local women’s charities and food banks.
  • Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions: RBH has developed a comprehensive policy framework to ensure that corruption and bribery are avoided by all employees and third parties and that all engagements with vendors, stakeholders, governments and consumers are transparent and conducted with integrity. Included in the policy is that RBH does not provide any political donations to uphold the high standards of responsible business practices. Additionally, RBH continues to work with local enforcement and government to combat illicit trade of tobacco.

If you are a Canadian charity/not-for-profit in need of funding, please consider reaching out to RBH about our Giving Back program at givingback@rbhinc.ca. Or, apply directly to the grant program at the links in English and French. Applications will close on November 30, 2020 and successful candidates will be notified of their funding by the end of 2020.