Case library

Cases of alcohol industry misconduct from around the world exposing the predatory practices.

A library of all the unethical methods of Big Alcohol – aggressive lobbying, unethical marketing, sabotaging of rules and institutions and much more, all in one place.

Misconduct Report Mar 10 '16
Evaluation of Alcohol Industry’s Actions to Reduce Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Globally

This study found that the vast majority of the alcohol industry’s actions to reduce driving under the influence of alcohol does not ...

Misconduct Report Apr 17 '15
Alcohol Control Policies in African Countries: Opportunities for Improvement

The negative correlation between policy restrictiveness and alcohol consumption among alcohol users suggests the need for stronger alcohol ...

Misconduct Report Jul 4 '13
The Illusion of Righteousness: Corporate Social Responsibility Practices of the Alcohol Industry

This study identified three CSR tactics employed by the alcohol companies which are closely tied in with the industry’s underlying ...

Misconduct Report Feb 13 '13
Profits And Pandemics: Prevention Of Harmful Effects Of Tobacco, Alcohol, Ultra-Processed Food Industries

Despite the common reliance on industry self-regulation and public–private partnerships, there is no evidence of their effectiveness or ...

Misconduct Report Jun 27 '12
Manufacturing Epidemics: Role Of Global Producers In Increased Consumption Of Unhealthy Commodities

The rate of increase in consumption of “unhealthy commodities” is fastest in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with little or ...

Misconduct Report Nov 29 '10 AB InBev
Exposed: Big Alcohol Cheats African Countries Out Of Alcohol Tax Revenue

In a recent report ActionAid exposes tax dodging practices of beer giant SABMiller. The report reveals how the world’s second biggest ...

Misconduct Report Jan 14 '09
Impact of Alcohol Promotions on Adolescent Alcohol Use

This review found consistent evidence to link alcohol advertising with the uptake of alcohol use among non-alcohol using young people, and ...

Misconduct Report Dec 16 '08
The Global Alcohol Industry: An Overview

This study found that the global alcohol industry is highly concentrated and innovative. Branded alcoholic beverages are approximately 38% ...

Misconduct Report Jan 1 '70
South Africa and Road Safety: Communities Launch Petition to Halt Petrol Stations From Selling Alcohol

BP petrol stations in South Africa have launched alcohol sales in selected stations through their Pick n Pay express stores in Gauteng and ...