Japan Tobacco Sources

What JTI and its parent company say v. what they do

Supports UN Sustainable Development Goals to curb smoking.

Markets only to adults.

Will not “create an abusive tax result.”

Undertakes efforts to avoid taxes.

Aims to protect the environment.

Expands cigarette manufacturing which contributes to deforestation and creates toxic waste.

Supports efforts to advise smokers” that tobacco use causes disease.

Uses its Smoking Research Foundation to manipulate science and create a “favourable climate for the continued sale of cigarettes.”

Cares about consumers.

Fights to avoid paying part of a $23.5 billion settlement to Canada to recover tobacco-related health care costs.