In 2022, Phillip Morris International reached their goal of 40 percent female representation in management. They were also recertified as an EQUAL-SALARY organization, meaning female and male employees are paid equally for equal work, in 90-plus global markets in which they operate.

In 2023, PMI earned a place in the prestigious Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for the third year running, among nearly 500 other global companies committed to transparency in gender reporting and advancing equality in the workplace.

These achievements demonstrate an ongoing commitment to inclusion and diversity by the company. With these successes in gender equity as a foundation, PMI now recognizes the need to address ageism and gendered ageism to honor this commitment to their employees.

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