Philip Morris International, present in the top 5 of the ranking “Net Zero Leaders” made by Forbes, for the third consecutive year

Philip Morris International (PMI) was included, for the third consecutive year, in the Forbes top considered “Net Zero Leaders” for 2025. The company occupies the fourth place in the ranking that highlights the 200 US companies that have made the highest progress in achieving the greenhouse gas reduction objective (GES).

This recognition reflects the constant commitment of the PMI in combating climatic changes and approaching sustainable practices, the result of global efforts. At the same time, it highlights the integrated approach of the company, which combines responsibility for the environment with the deep transformation of its business model.

The ranking was made by Forbes magazine based on the data provided by Sustachinetics and Morningstar and evaluates the progress of companies in the direction of reaching the net goal. The analysis took into account the management structure of each company, the risk management capacity, the governance, strategy and performance indicators for decarbonization (objectives 1, 2 and 3), as well as the financial force necessary to meet the competition in industry and economic volatility.

“We are proud to be recognized by Forbes along with top companies who have committed to reach the zero greenhouse gas emissions. For Philip Morris Romania-and for me personally-the fact that we leave a positive imprint on the environment and contribute to the country's sustainability objectives represents both a responsibility. 2024 – along with 20 other countries – represents only the beginning. said Carmina Skirts, General Manager, Philip Morris Romania.

Since 2017, Philip Morris International (PMI) has invested over 730 million dollars in the Retehnologization and modernization of the Philip Morris Romania factory in Otopeni. Some of these investments were directed to sustainability:

• The installation of 6,000 solar panels in order to reduce the carbon imprint;
• Recycling and valorization of waste;
• Sustainable treatment of wastewater in treatment plants.

In addition, the company is actively involved in protecting the environment through rendering projects, biodiversity conservation and environmental actions carried out in partnership with local NGOs and authorities.

“Our sustainability strategy remains deeply integrated into the transformation of the business. It is a catalyst for operational resilience, stimulating innovation and creating long -term value. Initiatives such as renewable energy and supply optimization are based on data, transparency and ambition to improve both our environment.” said Jennifer Motles, Sustainability Director, Philip Morris International.

To find out more about Philip Morris International's sustainability and to access additional resources, visit PMI.com/Sustainability. Here you will find: PMI's Integrated Report 2024, TCFD Report, Preserve Nature Report, reduce post-consumer waste strategy report, sustainability materiality report, and low-carbon transition.

Philip Morris International: A global leader in building a smoke -free future

Philip Morris International (PMI) is a top international consumer goods company that aims to build a smoke-free future and expand, in the long term, the portfolio of products outside the product sector containing tobacco or nicotine. The current product portfolio of the company consists mainly in cigarettes and smoke -free products, including products that heat tobacco without burning it and nicotine envelopes. On June 30, 2025, smoke -free products developed by the PMI were available for sale in 97 markets, and PMI estimates that about 41 million adult consumers worldwide use the smoke -free products developed by the company; Many of them gave up cigarettes or significantly reduced their consumption. Smoke -free products represented approximately 41% of the total net income of the PMI in the first quarter of 2025. Since 2008, the PMI has invested over $ 14 billion to develop, scientifically substantiate and market innovative smoke -free products that would otherwise continue to smoke, in order to completely stop the sale of cigarettes. For this, world scientific evaluation capacities have been built, especially in preclinical fields, such as systems toxicology, in clinical and behavioral research, as well as in market introduction. Following a solid analysis based on scientific evidence, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the marketing of the SNUS General product and Nicotine Zyn envelopes at Swedish Match and versions of the IQOS device developed by the PMI, as well as the related consumables, the first such authorizations in the respective categories. Versions of the IQOS device and the related supplies, as well as the SNUS General product have obtained for the first time and the authorization as a modified risk tobacco products. With a solid basis and a significant expertise in life sciences, the PMI has the ambition to expand in the wellness and health care fields and aims to improve the quality of life by providing integrated health solutions.

For more information you can visit www.pmi.com and www.pmiscience.com

Article supported by Philip Morris Romania