Reynolds American Recognized for Leadership in Corporate Sustainability

Source from:  WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ 09/23/2008

Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI - News) has been recognized as a leader in corporate sustainability by being awarded membership in the 2008-2009 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North American), effective Sept. 22, 2008. In doing so, RAI becomes the only U.S. tobacco company and one of only 125 North American companies on the index. Companies are selected based on an extensive evaluation of many criteria including corporate governance, stakeholder relations, human resources development, knowledge management, energy consumption and climate change strategies. Sustainability indexes are used by many investment portfolio managers when making investment decisions. To learn more about RAI's sustainability initiatives, and to view the company's Corporate Responsibility Report, visit http://www.ReynoldsAmerican.com. Enditem