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 a.servet@vapingpost.com.
License
Tobacco Nexus © 2026 by Alistair Servet, Vaping Post is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
