In addition to parties directly affected by the activities of business enterprises, stakeholders can include parties which are indirectly affected by the activities of transnational corporations or other business enterprises such as consumer groups, customers, Governments, neighbouring communities, indigenous peoples and communities, non-governmental organizations, public and private lending institutions, suppliers, trade associations, and others.
Outre les parties directement touchées par les activités des entreprises, le terme peut inclure des parties qui sont indirectement touchées telles que les associations de consommateurs, les clients, les gouvernements, les communautés avoisinantes, les communautés et peuples autochtones, les ONG, les établissements publics et privés de crédit, les fournisseurs, les organisations professionnelles et autres.