Philip Morris also takes the field against the coronavirus, launching measures to protect employees and the supply chain, but also to lend a hand to civil society engaged in fighting the emergency.
In the Italian subsidiary Philip Morris Manufacturing & Technology Bologna, measures have been launched since the beginning of March to improve safety measures. Workers not involved in production work remotely, and masks will also be provided for all employees. The company has created a free toll-free number for remote psychological support and has made access to training and language courses available, at the same time introducing new IT tools "to maintain a sense of community".
As regards its Italian supply chain, the company has confirmed the investment of up to 500 million euros in 5 years for the innovation and sustainability of the agricultural supply chain, made up of over 1.000 companies active in Campania, Umbria and Veneto, forecasting support measures for tobacconists, with the installation of plexiglass screens in around 2.000 tobacconists to protect retailers. The procedures for the distribution of masks have also been launched to all open tobacconists, workers and farmers employed in the tobacco supply chain.
Finally, Philip Morris donated 1 million and 400 thousand euros to the Civil Protection to support the management of the COVID-19 emergency in Italy. “After allocating 1 million euros on 30 March, the group has promoted a campaign aimed at the main partners, with the commitment to double the amount donated. Approximately 200 euros was the amount raised in the last two weeks by employees, tobacconists and consumers, then doubled by the company”, announces the company.
