Tobacco Nexus maps the networks of entities documented as connected to the world's five largest tobacco corporations. For a full description of the project, methodology and sources, see the home page.
How to read the data
- Sections describe the nature of the relationship: corporate structure (owned or controlled entities), hired services (directly paid contractors), allied organizations (industry-funded groups maintaining a façade of independence), campaigns, conferences & events, people — internal (current or former employees), people — external (individuals with documented but non-employment ties), and indirect link (connections passing through multiple intermediaries).
- Tags provide additional context about the type of entity or relationship: Employee / Former, Advocacy, Scientist, Politics, Industry, Services, Revolving Door (trajectory from public office to industry), CSR, Discontinued.
- Multiple company links indicate that an entity is connected to more than one manufacturer — typically through industry-wide bodies or multi-company funding arrangements. It appears under each relevant company.
- Sources are listed at the bottom of each card, separated by semicolons where multiple references were consulted.
Contact
Spotted an error, an omission, or relevant context? Contact Alistair Servet via [email protected].
License
Tobacco Nexus © 2026 by Alistair Servet, Vaping Post is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
