"At Altria today, corporate responsibility is more than just a way of doing business, it's part of who we are. Responsible business practices are vital to the long term success of our companies."... Read More
- Marty Barrington, Chairman & CEO
OUR APPROACH | Responsibility stems from our Mission and Values and is at the core of how we operate everyday. We approach responsibility with clearly defined leadership accountability, by setting expectations for employees, engaging with stakeholders and driving progress.
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| 2011 CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY REPORT | Our corporate responsibility report shares our business practices openly, demonstrating how our businesses are creating long-term value by addressing important societal expectations and managing business issues.
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| Recognition |  magazine ranked Altria 4th among all companies and 1st in the tobacco industry
in social responsibility. |
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OUR FOCUS AREAS
 | Tobacco Product Issues Our tobacco companies work collaboratively to address the societal concerns associated with their products. |
|  | Marketing Practices Our companies build relationships between brands and their adult consumers, while taking steps to limit reach to unintended audiences. |
|  | Combating Illegal Trade Our tobacco companies take illicit-trade issues seriously and dedicate resources to combat illicit activity. |
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 | Environmental Management Our companies work to reduce the environmental impact of our businesses and to promote the sustainability of the natural resources on which we depend. |
|  | Sustainable Agriculture Our companies work with growers to help ensure the environmental, social and economic stability of the agriculture supply chains, which are critical to our businesses. |
|  | Supply Chain Responsibility Our companies seek to develop relationships with suppliers who promote actions consistent with our Mission and Values. |
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 | Our Employees Our investment in employee development allows us to maintain vibrant and successful companies that create substantial value for our shareholders. |
|  | Investing in Communities We help make the communities where we live and work leading environments in which our companies can succeed. |
|  | Governance & Compliance Our objective is to have a compliance culture that prevents issues of non-compliance from arising and that addresses issues promptly and effectively if they do occur. |
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