Philip Morris International
Philip Morris International (PMI) continues to contribute to the global response to coronavirus with ongoing and planned initiatives in more than 60 countries that include monetary and in-kind donations, as well as volunteer work to support national and local efforts to combat the virus and help those most affected by it.
PMI has supplied protective equipment to trade partners, supported care communities, secured support to purchase items that are essential to the fight against COVID-19, and provided financial support to institutions and NGOs working to end the crisis. “Our company is resilient and strong, and that is a testament to our more than 73,000 employees worldwide,” said Charles Bendotti, Senior Vice President of People & Culture “I believe we will emerge even stronger from this global crisis, having pulled together and worked together to see each other through.”
Additionally, PMI has established guiding principles that support employees by covering three key areas:
Employment stability:
The company will not terminate the employment of any PMI employee during this crisis period, unless for cause, and restructuring plans have been put on hold.
Financial stability:
PMI will continue to provide regular compensation to all PMI employees, regardless of their ability to fully perform their professional duties during this period.
Special recognition awards:
PMI employees who need to be physically present at their usual work locations (in factories, in warehouses, in the field, or in offices), as permitted by local regulations, will be given special recognition awards during this crisis period. The company will continue taking all necessary safety measures to protect those employees who are working at such locations.
To date, PMI has pledged in excess of USD 24 million to support actions against the pandemic. Its support will continue to grow as the company works to meet the evolving needs of the communities in which it operates.