JT International S.A.

JT International S.A. (JTI) is the international tobacco and consumer goods business of Japan Tobacco, founded in 1999 and operating as one global team across more than 130 markets. The company employs approximately 46,000 people and runs operations that span factories, offices, and field locations.

Its work is organised around an integrated operating system built on three principles: Zero Loss, 100% Employee Ownership, and One Team. Continuous improvement is described as part of the company's DNA, with an entrepreneurial spirit and a stated aim that every employee contributes meaningfully.

JTI characterises itself as a young company with a rich heritage, founded in 1999. It sets out a purpose - its “North Star” - of creating fulfilling moments for consumers and building a better future, alongside a growth mindset that the company states is not pursued at the expense of its values.

The culture is built on ownership, innovation, and authenticity, with an emphasis on freedom and individual differences and the principle that people come first. Further information is available at https://jti.com/.