At PMI, we see equal pay for equal work as a driving force of collaboration, growth, and innovation. We have confirmed that our actual pay practices match our good intentions with the Global EQUAL-SALARY Certification.
The EQUAL-SALARY Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization based in Switzerland. The EQUAL-SALARY Certification acknowledges our commitment to fair pay and fair opportunities for every employee.
Achieving EQUAL-SALARY certification is an important building block on the road to creating a fairer and more inclusive workplace, crucial to our progress in delivering a smoke-free future and evolving our business beyond the tobacco and nicotine sector in the long term.
First achieved globally in 2019, we received our third certification—which is valid for three years—in May 2025. In addition to recognizing fair pay, our latest certification for the first time verifies our sustained commitment to policies, processes, and practices that foster a culture of fairness in which all employees have access to opportunities to thrive and grow.
This milestone is a powerful testament to our unwavering dedication to fairness and inclusion. At PMI, we don’t just talk about fairness—we live it, ensuring every employee is rewarded fairly and empowered to grow. As we evolve our business, we are shaping a workplace where talent not only thrives but drives meaningful change.
Frederic Patitucci
Chief People & Culture Officer, Philip Morris International
A rigorous, third-party validation on equal pay
EQUAL-SALARY Certification includes more than a simple comparison of salary data to ensure fair pay and opportunities for every employee—it’s a process that includes multiple steps: