| Subtitle: Company reinforces LGBTI + inclusion policies and celebrates diversity and innovation |
| For the first time, Philip Morris Brasil (PMB) is the sponsor of the 23rd LGBT Pride Parade in São Paulo, one of the largest diversity events in the world. This initiative takes place at a critical time when the company reinforces its policies aimed at this community. |
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Excerpt 1 [To promote a diverse and inclusive work environment, the company has already extended some benefits to its employees’ partners, such as health insurance and national/international transfer assistance. From now on, homoaffective unions are considered in their benefit guidelines for all purposes, guaranteeing the LGBTI + population, for example, rights such as childcare allowance and marriage leave.] |
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Excerpt 2 [But the main novelty is the 120 or 180-day paternity leave, guaranteed to same-sex couples and single parents, equivalent to maternity leave for heterosexual couples.] |
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Excerpt 3 [PMB’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is supported by its affinity group #bold, created by a group of employees to celebrate diversity, attract and retain LGBTI + talent within the organization.] |
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Excerpt 4 [Among its actions is also the publication of the transgender and gender transitional people policy, which brings concepts to ensure understanding on the topic, and rules on the use of the social name and the right to privacy, for example.] |
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Excerpt 5 [Respecting and accepting differences are fundamental values for our company. Sponsorship of the São Paulo LGBT Pride Parade reinforces Philip Morris Brasil’s commitment to being an inclusive company that values diversity.] |
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Excerpt 6 [Also, it shows the important role of diversity in the transformation of the company, which proposes a smoke-free future, based on innovation and the development of products that are a better alternative than cigarettes], says Karen Ramirez, Director, People and Culture, Philip Morris Brasil. |
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Excerpt 7 [In May 2018, Philip Morris Brasil became part of the LGBTI + Companies and Rights Forum, alongside other large companies working to respect the human rights of this population, within the Brazilian corporate universe.] |
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For the inclusion and diversity
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| The company will sponsor the Cultural Fair of LGBT Diversity, which will take place on June 20, at downtown Praça da República. Traditional within the week of the LGBT Parade in São Paulo, the Fair reaches its 19th edition, gathering thousands of visitors. It has booths of different products in fashion, accessories, books, plastic arts, decoration, and music. |
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About Philip Morris Brasil . Affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), a leader in the tobacco market, dedicated to the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, heated tobacco products, electronic devices and accessories, Philip Morris Brasil has been operating in the country since 1973. |
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Excerpt 8 [The company is spearheading a transformation in the industry to create a smoke-free future, replacing cigarettes with smoke-free alternatives] which, while not without risk, are a much better choice than continuing to smoke.] |
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Excerpt 9 [With multidisciplinary areas under development, state-of-the-art facilities and scientific evidence, Excerpt 9A [PMI aims to ensure that its smoke-free products meet the preferences of adult consumers] Excerpt 9B [and strict regulatory requirements], Excerpt 9C [for the benefit of society, company and its shareholders]. |
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Excerpt 10 [PMI’s new portfolio includes heated tobacco and nicotine-containing e-cigs. PMI estimates that, on May 1, 2019, approximately 7.3 million adult smokers worldwide have already stopped smoking and migrated to the use of their heated tobacco product, IQOS, which is currently available for sale in 47 markets. For more information, visit the PMI, PMIScience, and www.pmi.com/markets/brazil/pt/science-and-innovation websites.] |
