Management Structure
Altria and each of its companies have established a compliance management structure where senior executives are accountable for their company's compliance oversight in line with the expectations of Altria's Standards for Compliance & Integrity programs.
Library Of Principles And Policies
Altria's web-based Library of Principles and Policies allows Altria's companies to provide guidance to their employees on the legal, regulatory and business requirements related to their work.
Measurement And Evaluation
Measuring and evaluating our companies' compliance performance is important to the success of the compliance program and its continuous improvement.
Communications And Training
Altria and its companies promote a culture of compliance through on-going communication and training efforts that help employees understand their responsibilities.
Risk Assessments And Planning
Each Altria operating company develops an annual compliance plan outlining its compliance priorities against the Altria Standards. These plans include priorities based on systematic assessments of potential legal, policy and reputation risks facing the company.
Speaking Up
Personal accountability is a critical part of Altria's compliance program. All employees are responsible for speaking up to ask compliance-related questions or to report potential wrongdoing. The Integrity HelpLine provides an anonymous alternative for employees to raise issues or seek guidance.
Investigations
Allegations of wrongdoing are taken seriously, investigated and, if found to have merit, addressed with appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. Altria and its companies do not tolerate retaliation against employees who, in good faith, raise compliance concerns or allegations.
