A study in Tobacco Control found that tobacco companies frequently use third-party awards to promote a sense of ethical legitimacy and promote an image of corporate social responsibility.

Citation: Marshman B, Wolf K, McCausland K, et al. Tobacco companies, corporate social responsibility and the use of third-party awards: a framing analysis.Tobacco Control Published Online First: 27 June 2023. doi: 10.1136/tc-2022-057854