Philip Morris International’s India Affiliate Recognized by The EQUAL-SALARY Foundation

IPM India receives global certification acknowledging fair pay and commitment to equal growth opportunities for its global workforce

India, 2025: Philip Morris International Inc.’s
(PMI) India affiliate IPM India has received a global
certification for its achievements in fostering a culture of
fairness in the workplace – placing the company among the top
organizations globally providing equal pay and growth
opportunities for employees. The EQUAL-SALARY Foundation
recognized PMI for paying all employees equally for equal
work everywhere it operates. This marks the third time that
IPM India has been awarded for its equal pay policies since
2019.
The certification demonstrates that IPM India champions equal
pay and has established robust and transparent policies that
empower every employee to excel and seize equal
opportunities for growth and success.
This year, in addition to recognizing fair pay, the certification
acknowledges IPM India’s enduring commitment to equal opportunities that enable employees to
thrive, grow, and drive change, creating a culture that attracts the best talent.
Commenting on the recognition, Navaneel Kar, Managing Director, IPM India said, “We are
honoured to receive the recognition from EQUAL-SALARY Foundation. The certification is a testament
to our dedication to equality and fairness- fostering a collaborative and employee centric workplace.
We believe organizations with diverse teams and equitable cultures enable innovation & meaningful
transformation. We are committed to providing an environment, where our people are rewarded
fairly and empowered to reach their full potential, connecting to their purpose, driving positive
change.”
“Providing fair and equal remuneration to men and women is our top priority”, added Kingshuk Das,
Director, People & Culture, IPM India. “Building talent is fundamental to business success and we
are committed to providing the right tools and equal opportunities that supports employees to
cocreate their own path. At IPM India, we are constantly adopting best practices where personal
situations are understood, differences have value and all people are treated with equity and respect.”
Lisa Rubli, co-CEO of the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation, commented, “PMI’s third global EQUAL-
SALARY certification is a landmark achievement. It represents more than a commitment to equal pay
for equal work between women and men. It reflects a deep, ongoing effort to build fairness and
equal opportunity into every stage of the employee experience. Through rigorous salary analysis and
qualitative audits, PMI has demonstrated a culture of openness, accountability, and continuous
improvement. This recertification is not only a recognition of what has been achieved for over 83,000
PMI employees around the world, it is a call to the business world to do more.”

 
Valid for three years, the Equal Pay and Opportunities certification provides independent, third-party
verification that IPM India pays all employees fairly and objectively for the same job or a job of equal
value. The EQUAL-SALARY Foundation has certified companies in 90 countries, involving almost half
a million employees. 
PMI has been featured among top 10 companies in the WSJ Management Top 250 Annual Company
Ranking. In addition to being recognized by the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation, IPM India has received
Great Place to Work certification for four consecutive years and Top Employer recognition for five
consecutive years.

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