Tobacco
Dependencies on Ecosystem Services in the Tobacco Industry
Companies within the Tobacco Industry are intricately linked to the natural environment and have deep dependencies on ecosystem services.
Sector Classification
SASB
Food & Beverage
Tobacco
GICS
Consumer Staples
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
NACE Rev. 2
Manufacturing
Manufacture of tobacco products
ENCORE
The ENCORE (Exploring Natural Capital Opportunities, Risks, and Exposure) tool provides a detailed view of the direct ecological dependencies and the risk levels.
Fibers & Materials
Very High
Ground Water
Very High
Surface Water
Very High
Water Flow Maintenance
Medium
Erosion Control
Low
Swiss Re Biodiversity Ecosystem Services Index
The Swiss Re BES Index further highlights critical ecological dependencies across the industry's value chain.
Manufacturing Sector Ecological Dependencies
Overall Risk Rating: HIGH
Habitat intactness
Pollination
.6
Air quality / local climate
.18
Water security
.6
Water quality
.36
Soil fertility
.36
Erosion control
.25
Timber provision
.4
Applied to Core Benefits & Ecosystems
In Edits
Source Notes
This analysis draws on public methodologies and data from ENCORE and Swiss Re, focusing on the direct potential dependencies and impacts on ecosystem services and natural capital assets. It underscores the industry's reliance on natural ecosystems, highlighting the importance of preserving these resources for resilience and adaptation.
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