Human Rights, Ethics & Compliance

Our Supplier Code of Conduct clearly defines a framework for operating with integrity. We leverage a third-party auditor to carry out social compliance monitoring with our direct packaging and product materials suppliers and tobacco suppliers across the globe.

Using a risk-based approach, the audits measure compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct in areas like child and forced labor, worker registration and compensation, workplace safety, management of employee records and environmental practices. 

Altria Group Distribution Company provides sales and distribution services for our tobacco companies. AGDC works with wholesalers and retailers, also known as trade partners, to execute programs which help them responsibly manage their tobacco category.

Altria's tobacco operating companies' retail trade programs include elements not required by federal law designed to prevent underage access to tobacco products, such as store clerk training and access prevention signage. In addition, we've developed rigorous compliance and training systems to govern marketing material production. In some tobacco categories, we also offer financial incentives to retailers who refrain from placing any tobacco products on top of or below the front of the selling counters.