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The 2022 Tobacco Transformation Index Demonstrates Differentiated Progress Toward Harm Reduction Across The 15 Largest Tobacco Companies

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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The Index was created to accelerate the reduction of harm caused by tobacco use by ranking the worlds 15 largest tobacco companies on their relative progress or the lack thereof.

Key Points: 
  • The Index was created to accelerate the reduction of harm caused by tobacco use by ranking the worlds 15 largest tobacco companies on their relative progress or the lack thereof.
  • The 2022 Index evaluates tobacco companies behavior across six categories and 35 underlying indicators that cover measures indicative of harm reduction, from product sales to capital allocation and marketing policies.
  • That said, the 2022 Index demonstrates that differentiation is forming across the largest tobacco companies, related to measures of commitment, performance, and transparency.
  • The 2022 Index is a reminder of how far tobacco companies have to go.

Foundation for a Smoke-Free World Statement on FDA’s Marketing Denial Orders to JUUL Labs, Inc

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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As use and death rates from smoking idle at a precariously high level across the globe, smokers are desperate for more safe options to kick the habit.

Key Points: 
  • As use and death rates from smoking idle at a precariously high level across the globe, smokers are desperate for more safe options to kick the habit.
  • The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World fully appreciatesthe FDAs prior authorization of 23 electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products for adult smokers as appropriate for the protection of the public health.
  • The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World is an independent, U.S. nonprofit 501(c)(3) independent grantmaking organization with the purpose of improving global health by ending smoking in this generation.
  • The Foundation supports its mission through three broad categories of work: Health and Science Research; Agricultural Diversification; and Industry Transformation.

On World No Tobacco Day, Foundation for a Smoke-Free World Highlights Efforts to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Tobacco

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Monday, May 30, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than one billion individuals still smoke combustible cigarettes, with dire consequences for individual health and our global environment. More needs to be done to address this threat. Agricultural and tobacco harm reduction innovations offer hope and new options to reduce tobacco's carbon footprint, its overall negative impact on the environment, as well as help for smokers to quit combustible cigarettes.

Key Points: 
  • Malawi is one of the largest tobacco-producing countries in the world.
  • The day-to-day work and exposure associated with tobacco farming are harmful to the health of Malawian farmers as well as the surrounding environment.
  • The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World commends the ongoing efforts of the WHO and World No Tobacco Day to raise awareness and push for lasting change.
  • The Foundation supports its mission through three broad categories of work: Health and Science Research; Agricultural Diversification; and Industry Transformation.

On World No Tobacco Day, Foundation for a Smoke-Free World Highlights Efforts to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Tobacco

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 30, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than one billion individuals still smoke combustible cigarettes, with dire consequences for individual health and our global environment. More needs to be done to address this threat. Agricultural and tobacco harm reduction innovations offer hope and new options to reduce tobacco's carbon footprint, its overall negative impact on the environment, as well as help for smokers to quit combustible cigarettes.

Key Points: 
  • Malawi is one of the largest tobacco-producing countries in the world.
  • The day-to-day work and exposure associated with tobacco farming are harmful to the health of Malawian farmers as well as the surrounding environment.
  • The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World commends the ongoing efforts of the WHO and World No Tobacco Day to raise awareness and push for lasting change.
  • The Foundation supports its mission through three broad categories of work: Health and Science Research; Agricultural Diversification; and Industry Transformation.

Foundation for a Smoke-Free World Calls the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Proposal to Ban the Sale of Menthol Cigarettes a Significant Step to Help Millions of Smokers Quit

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Friday, April 29, 2022
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The FDA cites modeling studies that indicate if menthol cigarettes were no longer available, smoking rates and deaths due to smoking would decline significantly in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • The FDA cites modeling studies that indicate if menthol cigarettes were no longer available, smoking rates and deaths due to smoking would decline significantly in the U.S.
  • While this proposed ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes is an important step, to make lasting progress to end smoking, adult smokers who are addicted to these products and who cannot or will not quit entirely require support.
  • The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World is an independent, U.S. nonprofit 501(c)(3) private foundation with the purpose of improving global health by ending smoking in this generation.
  • The Foundation supports its mission through three broad categories of work: Health and Science Research; Agricultural Diversification; and Industry Transformation.

Foundation for a Smoke-Free World Applauds the FDA's Decision that Certain E-Cigarette Products are Appropriate for the Protection of the Public Health

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Friday, March 25, 2022
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It is a progressive step toward providing the 34 millionadultsmokers in the country with a tool to quit combustible cigarettes.

Key Points: 
  • It is a progressive step toward providing the 34 millionadultsmokers in the country with a tool to quit combustible cigarettes.
  • In fact, the FDA concluded that the marketing of the products is appropriate for the protection of the public health.
  • The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World is an independent, U.S. nonprofit 501(c)(3) private foundation with the purpose of improving global health by ending smoking in this generation.
  • The Foundation supports its mission through three broad categories of work: Health and Science Research; Agricultural Diversification; and Industry Transformation.