"Altria understands that industry leadership means more than just financial strength and brand performance. Our tobacco companies have a history of taking proactive and voluntary actions that have changed the way the tobacco industry operates. With continued guidance from Altria’s Mission and Values, our companies can discover more ways to responsibly grow and succeed."
− Mike Szymanczyk, Chairman & CEO, Altria Group
Addressing Tobacco Product Issues
According to the University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future Study, youth tobacco use is at historically low levels. We are greatly encouraged by this, but underage tobacco use continues to be a serious issue.
Compliance
In a 2009 employee survey, our companies' employees indicated that they feel prepared to handle situations in their work environment that they think might involve misconduct.
Contributions & Community Involvement
Altria and its companies made more than $54 million in corporate contributions in 2009.
Managing Responsibility
Altria Group's Board of Directors and management team provide leadership and oversight to its operating companies in key areas including responsibility.
Reducing Environmental Impact
Engineered wetlands have reduced Philip Morris USA's emissions from certain operations to local waterways by 40 percent for nitrogen and 80 percent for phosphorus.
Working with Business Partners
Altria Group earned the 2009 Corporation of the Year award from the Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council - the fourth consecutive year an Altria company has been so honored.
Valuing Our People
The people of Altria and its companies are creative, diverse and engaged, working together to pursue our Mission and business strategies. Learn More.
Government Affairs
Altria Group and its operating companies believe that political participation at all levels of government is vital to our business and to our democracy. Learn More.
