IPM India receives global certification acknowledging fair pay and commitment to equal growth opportunities for its global workforce
July 21, 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.