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Table 1 Definitions of Domains of Corporate Influence

From: Corporate activities that influence population health: a scoping review and qualitative synthesis to develop the HEALTH-CORP typology

Domains of Corporate Influence

Definition

Political Practices

This domain consists of activities undertaken to influence government policy or processes in ways that are favourable to the commercial entity [7].

Preference & Perception Shaping Practices

This domain consists of activities that shape preferences for products and/or influence perceptions about products and their health-related harms [7].

Corporate Social Responsibility Practices

This domain consists of activities undertaken with the stated intention to contribute to society and/or offset environmental, social, or health impacts of previous activities [34].

Economic Practices

This domain consists of activities that influence the economy and the distribution of wealth within and across societies [4].

Products & Services

This domain consists of activities related to the production and sale of products and services [35].

Employment Practices

This domain consists of activities related to the conditions under which employment is provided [36].

Environmental Practices

This domain consists of activities that can influence physical and/or mental health through the impact of the activity on the natural environment [37].