JTI Polska invests 40 million złoty in photovoltaic farm to support business growth

JTI Polska has invested 40 million złoty in a large-scale photovoltaic farm at its production complex in Stary Gostków, located in the Łódź Voivodeship. This significant investment underscores the company's commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, which it views as a cornerstone of modern business and a tool for risk management.

The company has been proactively implementing ESG actions for many years, initiating global ESG reporting well before it became a legal requirement. Environmental initiatives are a key part of JTI's ESG strategy, with a strong focus on gradually reducing the environmental impact of its operations. Packaging is a major area of concern, with the goal of ensuring all packaging is reusable or recyclable. Globally, 91% of all JTI product packaging sold in 2024 met this criterion.

JTI is also systematically reducing CO2 emissions from its own operations, achieving a 33% decrease since 2019, while water consumption has dropped by 22%. Concurrently, the share of energy from renewable sources is growing. Globally, JTI reported a remarkable 56% share of renewable energy in 2024, a substantial increase from 32.6% in 2023, marking a 23.4 percentage point rise year-on-year.

These climate initiatives are also yielding tangible business benefits. The photovoltaic farm in Stary Gostków, covering nearly 16 hectares, equivalent to the size of 22 football fields, is a prime example. JTI integrates ESG principles, including renewable energy, into its long-term business approach and operational planning, recognizing them as crucial elements supporting business development.