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* Science Based Targets must represent reductions needed to restrict global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius from pre-industrial levels. ����̽��had previously committed to Science Based Targets, aligned to a 2°C pathway and has existing targets to become carbon neutral across its operations by 2030 and value chain by 2050. These will be realigned to the 1.5°C pathway and accommodate net-zero criteria and definitions.
** Via the Science Based Targets Business Ambition for 1.5C Campaign
*** Based on ePod, ePen, eTank mini, Alto devices and consumables internal sales forecast (calculated March 2021) for 12 months starting from April 2021
**** Based on the weight of evidence and assuming a complete switch from cigarette smoking. These products are not risk free and are addictive.
† Our products as sold in the US, including Vuse, Velo, Grizzly, Kodiak, and Camel Snus, are subject to FDA regulation and no reduced-risk claims will be made as to these products without FDA clearance.

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