The reputation and successful operation of Altria Group and each of its companies depend in part on the use of reliable, reputable suppliers that provide high-quality and competitively-priced goods and services in a manner that complies with applicable laws and contractual obligations.
As a result, Altria's companies:
- communicate and engage with business partners that promote actions consistent with our Mission;
- monitor and manage supplier performance and verify that the products or services delivered satisfy contractual specifications; and
- utilize a broad, diverse supplier pool to provide goods and services.
Our companies work to develop and maintain business relationships with suppliers who share our commitment to:
- conduct business in a responsible manner in compliance with applicable laws;
- respect the rights of workers to safe working environments;
- comply with environmental laws and regulations and aim to reduce the environmental impact of their activities; and
- implement management and monitoring practices to ensure compliance with contracts and applicable laws.
Altria’s Supplier Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for suppliers.
HUMAN RIGHTS FRAMEWORK
Although our operations and sourcing are largely concentrated in the U.S., we understand that our actions may also affect those beyond our borders. Respect for people is fundamental to the way we conduct business.
The 10 principles of the United Nations Global Compact and the International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work inform our principles and policies for employees and our expectations of suppliers. To uphold and promote these principles, Altria and its companies:
- respect the rights of our employees and establish a culture of respect and compliance as articulated by our Values and the Altria Code of Conduct;
- work with suppliers to promote actions that are consistent with our Values and the Supplier Code of Conduct; and
- collaborate with others in industry and society to address human rights issues where our companies have a role to play.
Read more about some of the ways our efforts reflect these principles.
CHILD & FORCED LABOR
Altria’s companies do not condone the unlawful employment of children in the workplace, nor do we condone forced labor. Supplier contracts typically require compliance with all applicable laws, including those addressing child and forced labor.
