Drive Responsibility
Through Our Value Chain
Our 2025 Goals
- Support the financial viability of our supplier base and trade partners.
- Source goods and services responsibly and in a way that optimizes business value.
- Improve diversity, inclusion and equity in our value chains.
- Deliver continuous improvement on environmental and social issues in our tobacco supply chains.
Our Approach
Altria relies on strong, sustainable partnerships with our network of growers, suppliers and trade partners. This includes responsibly sourcing raw materials and services to the distribution and retail pathways that deliver our products to adult consumers. From due diligence and rigorous monitoring of human rights, ethics and compliance activity, to driving sustainability and diversity through the value chain, we hold ourselves and our value chain partners to high standards of excellence. We strive to set clear expectations to deliver value for our adult consumers 21+.
We promote a strong culture of compliance and equip our employees to exercise sound business judgment and risk management when selecting and managing suppliers. Employees receive communications and training on topics such as antitrust, anti-bribery/anti-corruption and third-party vendor management to help guide their work with suppliers. Our Altria Client Services Corporate Audit department regularly monitors and evaluates the ALCS Procurement department and critical suppliers in addition to third-party assessors.
Corporate Audit routinely recommends operational improvements, productivity enhancements, and best practices both internally and across our supply chains. We have high expectations of our suppliers to respect workers' rights, help protect the environment, and comply with our contracts and laws. These values apply across our value chain, from "seed to shelf" — with tobacco growers, supply chain partners that support direct operations, and trade partners which include wholesalers and retailers.
