Lobbying practices
We comply with rules for, and support the registration of, lobbying activities with political institutions in the United States. We also participate in the voluntary
register for lobbyists with the EU Commission.
The Guidebook for Success chapter on Anti-Bribery & Corruption makes absolutely clear that we must scrupulously honor anti-bribery and lobbying regulations worldwide.
Political contributions
In the United States, we do not make political contributions or maintain a political action committee (PAC). In addition, we prohibit the organizations we support from using payments from PMI to contribute to any entity or campaign that advocates
the support or defeat of any political candidate for U.S. federal, state, or local office.
In the few countries where we make political contributions, we disclose both the amounts and the recipients. These contributions are governed by our company policy which describes how lobbying expenditures are reviewed, approved, and reported. All political
contributions must be authorized in advance, and reviewed by both management and the law department.
The contributions procedure is audited by our Internal Controls and Corporate Audit Departments. The Board of Directors Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee periodically reviews and approves all political contributions.
Participation in business and trade associations
We belong to many carefully selected business and trade associations around the world. We work with these groups because they represent our industry and the larger business community in policy discussions on issues where we have a common interest
or objective. To learn more about our support for these organizations, please see here.