Analysis of Major Environmental Impacts and Strategies within the U.S. Cigarette Manufacturing Industry
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2013-04-26
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RIGLING-GALLAGHER, DEBORAH
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Abstract
The current period of increasing regulation and change in the United States cigarette
industry offers new opportunities for those organizations to further develop their
environmental sustainability programs. New FDA oversight and continuous decline in
smoking rates is transforming the market place for cigarette manufacturers. The largest
US cigarette manufacturers, Reynolds American, Altria, and Lorillard, make up over
90 percent of the market. These companies need to develop strategies to deal with
ongoing changes. Cigarette makers have been under pressure to maintain their shareholder
value in a declining market. The decline is not sustainable without reducing operating
costs consistent with the decline. This provides an opportunity for environmental
sustainability activities to bring value to the corporation while achieving environmental
goals.
This masters project offers a look into the environmental impact, strategies, and
tactics used by the US cigarette manufacturing industry. Through the use of publically
available information - for example, corporate reports, carbon disclosure data, and
EPA reporting information - a comprehensive review of the industry is made. The objective
in studying the US cigarette industry was to determine differences, identify effective
practices, and then provide some insights into what improvements could be made to
the industry’s environmental strategies and practices. An environmental strategy
that minimizes environmental impacts and increases transparency will not only benefit
the companies, but also the environment. Through market decline and facility consolidation,
embracing environmental sustainability concepts such as renewable energy or sustainable
packaging can provide value back to the cigarette manufacturers while continuing protection
of the environment.
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