International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF)
The IUF is a world-wide federation of trade unions representing workers employed in:
• agriculture and plantations
• the preparation and manufacture of food and beverages
• all stages of tobacco processing
• hotels, restaurants catering services and the tourism industry
The IUF represents 326 organisations in 118 countries. These organisations represent approximately 10 million workers. As an international trade union which has a jurisdiction where child labour exists, the IUF involvement in this partnership is of paramount importance.

International Tobacco Growers' Association (ITGA)
The ITGA is an international association for tobacco farmers. It has members in 22 countries, which between them are responsible for growing over 80% of the world's internationally traded tobacco. It exists to foster co-operation and information-sharing between its tobacco-growing members and to contribute to the international debate on tobacco issues.
The ITGA recognises that child labour is a serious issue that affects their industry and is determined to address the matter in a responsible and proactive manner. As the key industry body representing tobacco farmers, it plays an important role in developing and rolling out the programs of the partnership.

British American Tobacco
As the world's most international tobacco group, British American Tobacco is committed to its wider role as corporate citizen with an obligation to conduct its businesses responsibly in the communities where it operates.
British American Tobacco is the only international tobacco group with a significant involvement in tobacco growing. Through partnerships with some 250,000 farmers in 22 countries, around 480,000 tonnes of tobacco is grown each year.
The company does not employ children in its operations and is committed to the principles of protecting children from child labour exploitation, believing that their development as well as that of their communities and countries is best served through education, not child labour.
As such, British American Tobacco aims to be an important, responsible and constructive member of the three member unique partnership.

Altria Group
Altria Group is the parent company of the premier tobacco manufacturers in the United States: Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, and John Middleton.
 Altria’s companies do not engage in or condone the unlawful employment or exploitation of children in the workplace, nor do we condone forced labor. Our tobacco companies endorse appropriate national and international initiatives to establish and enforce requirements for a minimum working age and standards against forced labor and we share the concerns of international agencies and others regarding the circumstances of forced labour and the unlawful use or exploitation of children in the agricultural sector. We are committed to working with other stakeholders toward practical solutions that address the specific labor circumstances of the agricultural sector.

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC is the world's fourth largest international tobacco company. We manufacture and market a range of cigarettes, roll your own tobacco, rolling papers, cigars and pipe tobacco. Since our London Stock Exchange listing in 1996, the Group has been transformed into a multi-national tobacco business operating in over 100 markets worldwide and employing over 18,000 people. As a responsible company we pursue high standards of business ethics. We strongly believe in the objectives of the ECLT foundation and are proud to give it our full support.

Japan Tobacco Inc.
JT Group, as one of the world's largest manufacturers of tobacco products, is committed to being a part of the solution to the issue of child labour through the work of the ECLT foundation. It is our belief that children have a right to education and ,as a corporate citizen, it is our responsibility to help making it happened.

Philip Morris International
Philip Morris International's goal as a tobacco business is to be the most successful, respected and socially responsible global consumer products company.
We do not engage in or condone the unlawful employment or exploitation of children in the workplace and we are working with our suppliers and business partners to gain their understanding and active support on this issue.
Co-operation between stakeholders is needed if we are going to develop long term solutions to the problem of child labour and ensure that children everywhere have the best chances in all aspects of their lives.
The ELCT Foundation is an important step in addressing these issues, and furthering Philip Morris' commitment to contributing to practical and meaningful ways of progressively eliminating unlawful or exploitative use of children in labour markets.

Scandinavian Tobacco Group
The ST Group is an international and modern enterprise, yet rooted in a history which for several of the companies stretches back over centuries.
The ST Group comprises four tobacco companies: House of Prince, J.L. Tiedemanns Tobaksfabrik, Henri Wintermans and Orlik Tobacco Company and two trading companies: Dagrofa and Nordisk Tobaks Kompagni.
ST also owns nearly one third of the shares in the amusement park Tivoli. Employing more than 7000 people the ST Group has manufacturing, distribution and sales facilities in several countries, primarily located in Scandinavian Countries and Northern Europe and exports to most parts of the world.
One of the key elements of the Groups overall social responsibility program is the campaign against child labour in tobacco growing. Obviously the ST Group itself does not employ children but the Group is committed to engage in the fight against child labour exploitation.

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Tribac Leaf Limited
Tribac Leaf Limited has operations globally covering all the major regions of tobacco production. Formed in 1995, Tribac has continued its conservative growth pattern, with the view of providing its customers with the best tobaccos and a top quality service. The company and all of its members are fully committed to this varied and exciting industry.
Tribac understands the real need to educate children and that the tobacco industry works together to enhance their future. Tribac shall support and continue to be an active member of the ECLT Foundation to ensure that the important steps to eradicate child labour continues.
The company is committed to its policy of not employing children and we shall work with all our suppliers in the various countries to guarantee that the issue of child labour is fully addressed.

Universal Leaf Tobacco Co., Inc
Universal Leaf Tobacco Company is the world's largest independent leaf tobacco merchant.  The Richmond, Virginia-based company purchases, processes, and sells tobacco grown globally and employs approximately 26,000 people in over 40 countries.
Universal is committed to a policy of social responsibility in all areas in which it operates and strives to demonstrate good corporate citizenship.  Accordingly, the company is concerned about illegal and/or inappropriate child labour use.  Universal does not employ child labour in violation of any local laws or contrary to accepted employment practices.  In addition, the company works to encourage growers to adopt the same principles.
With these commitments, Universal looks forward to being a responsible member of the Foundation and anticipates helping contribute to the elimination of child labour in tobacco growing communities around the world.