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FUTURE FOCUSED. PURPOSE DRIVEN. 2018/2019 Corporate Responsibility Summary INSIDE Letter from CEO Our Approach to CSR Across the Progress Toward Key Performance Randall Stephenson Global ESG Trends Business 2020/2025 Goals Indicators / 04 / 06 / 17 / 22 / 32
2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS VALUES LIVE TRUE. Do the right thing, no compromise. THINK BIG. Innovate and get there first. PURSUE EXCELLENCE. In everything, every time. INSPIRE IMAGINATION. Give people what they don’t expect. BE THERE. When customers & colleagues need you most. STAND FOR EQUALITY. Speak with your actions. EMBRACE FREEDOM. Press, speech, beliefs. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Impact your world.
03 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS Table of Contents LEADERSHIP GLOBAL ESG TRENDS CSR ACROSS THE BUSINESS Letter from the Chief Executive Officer / 04 Grassroots Commitment to community impact renewables / 18 / 20 Our diversity Carbon reduction / 19 / 21 PROGRESS TOWARD GOALS We are making progress on our 10-year roadmap of goals and targets that serve as milestones for 2020 and 2025. / 22 Letter from the Chief Managing human capital Protecting customer privacy Representing diverse voices Sustainability Officer / 07 / 10 / 13 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS / 05 Addressing climate change Championing human rights To assess our progress, we measure / 08 / 11 GOVERNANCE annual performance in areas most Using technology for social/ Ensuring the responsible use important to our stakeholders and We address environmental, environmental good of products and services our business. social and governance issues / 09 / 12 / 32 at every level of our company. / 14 Following the acquisition of WarnerMedia in June 2018 and launch of Xandr in September 2018, we continue to integrate operationally and through our reporting. For this reason, comprehensive data for these affiliates is not included in this report, except where noted. Our 2019/2020 Corporate Responsibility Summary will reflect data from the first fiscal year as an integrated company, in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative guidelines.
04 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS From our CEO to our Stakeholders of clean wind energy for the American events from varying points of view and to Our mission is clear: Inspire human progress through the power grid. And we’re working to help equip people to make informed decisions. divert waste from landfills with a goal of And WarnerMedia’s pioneering Diversity power of communication and entertainment. We embrace achieving zero waste at 100 AT&T facilities & Inclusion Policy, the first in the media those words and the values behind them in all that we do. Our – including our corporate headquarters – industry, guides content creation that is employees are at the heart of our efforts – extending their by the end of 2020.1 inclusive and purposeful. impact beyond the workplace and deep into our communities. It’s clear that technology is rapidly altering We strive to be a great place to work and the way we live, learn and work. That’s a desired business partner. We celebrate W why we remain committed to preparing more than 50 years of AT&T’s Supplier here many would say, “It’s not young people for the future through our Diversity Program, which connects my job,” the people of AT&T say, AT&T Aspire and ESCUELA+ education minority-, women-, service-disabled “How can I help?”. We’re working initiatives. And it’s why we’re helping veteran- and LGBTQ-owned businesses in cities across the country to expand our own workforce continuously evolve with opportunities to provide products economic opportunity, provide training their skills and capabilities to thrive in a and services to AT&T. and help those in need through our AT&T changing work environment. We continue BelievesSM initiative. We’re helping to Fundamentally, AT&T’s approach to to stand for equality and a diverse, tackle important issues, including corporate responsibility is based on the inclusive and welcoming workplace. And homelessness, violence, unemployment core belief that our long-term business we expect this commitment, not only from and access to education. And we’re success is tied to the strength and health our own employees, but from our suppliers RANDALL STEPHENSON supporting communities in the wake of of our communities and the world. Every and business partners as well. Chairman, Chief Executive natural disasters. You’ve seen that in our day, our employees are guided by that Officer and President employees’ tireless efforts as they’ve As we’ve welcomed new businesses belief. Their pursuit of excellence and assisted affected families and first into our company, we’re mindful of our spirit of service help us to constantly responders to keep communities responsibilities as a content creator that adapt and innovate in ways that help us connected and covered the stories of inspires and entertains. We embrace win in the marketplace – and lead positive those in harm’s way. the freedom of our journalists to report change in our society. We continue to develop solutions to help create a better, more environmentally sustainable world. We’re making measurable progress on our goal to enable carbon savings 10 times the footprint of our operations by 2025. We’re Where many would say, ‘It’s not doing this by making our network more my job,’ the people of AT&T say, efficient and delivering services through Smart Cities and Internet of Things ‘How can I help?’” (IoT) programs that help our customers reduce their carbon emissions. In 2018, we became one of the largest corporate purchasers of renewable energy in the U.S. investing in up to 820 megawatts (MW) 1 AT&T utilizes the 90% threshold standard for “zero waste” as defined by the Zero Waste International Alliance, http://zwia.org/standards/zw-business-principles/b/
05 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS From our CSO to our Stakeholders Our commitment to Corporate Social In this year’s Corporate Responsibility Every day, the world faces evolving environmental, economic Responsibility (CSR) is embedded into all Summary, we detail leading levels of our company, including Board environmental, social and governance and social challenges. At AT&T, we believe communications oversight and officer-level leadership. issues on the global horizon, and what technology and entertainment can inspire people to imagine As you will see in the following pages, we’re doing to help ensure our company’s innovative, transformative solutions, share ideas and generate our achievements are made possible resilience for tomorrow. positive impacts. through a unified belief in our company Stakeholder interest in this area of our values, strong corporate governance, business has never been stronger. We’ve and a dedication to mutual goals and enjoyed the opportunity to engage with collaboration across the enterprise. you, and I look forward to continuing We’ve made meaningful progress conversations throughout the year as we this year toward our CSR goals, as we work together to build a better tomorrow. N celebrated the 10th anniversary of ow more than ever, people and our education-focused AT&T Aspire investors are demanding more and ESCUELA+ initiatives and reached from companies. We recognize approximately 20% of our 2025 target that in addition to meeting our business to enable carbon savings 10 times the objectives, we have a responsibility to footprint of our operations. We’ve made develop strategies and programs that will benefit society and help create a more demonstrable progress across countless For a detailed look into all our other CSR programs, and I am grateful to sustainable world. Simply put, it’s about the people who worked together at every work from the past year, visit doing what’s right, getting involved and level across our business to make these our full CSR reporting library at making a difference. achievements possible. about.att.com/csr/reporting CHARLENE LAKE As a global organization, we play a role in Senior Vice President, preparing current and future employees Corporate Social for the workforce of tomorrow, in Responsibility and Chief mitigating the impact of climate change, Sustainability Officer in empowering customers to use technology responsibly, and in creating products and services that enable social good. And foundationally, we have a responsibility to protect customer data, ensure basic human rights are upheld, accurately report the facts and represent the world’s voice through diverse and purposeful content. It’s about doing what’s right, getting involved and making a difference.”
06 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS ESG TRENDS
07 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS The Skills Gap E very company needs a future- curriculum to leadership skills, health and proof workforce and a steady, wellness, and strategic alignment with diverse talent pipeline. As company priorities. We address these technology advancements including Whether someone is topics through programs such as Leading automation and artificial intelligence a current employee with Distinction, an interactive learning rapidly alter the workplace, employers or a student who may series where senior managers and special must focus on “hard” employee skills such become part of AT&T’s guests share leadership principles to apply In 2018, out of approximately as coding and data analytics. At the same future workforce, we’re on the job, and LwD 365, our continual 16 million total hours of time, they can’t ignore the critical “soft” committed to helping learning series benefiting more than skills technology can’t replace, including 70,000 weekly subscribers. training recorded, AT&T people gain access critical thinking, collaboration, leadership employees spent about to the education and Around the world, we strive to incubate and effective decision-making. training they’ll need a skilled future workforce through 2 million hours dedicated to In the business world, resolving these to succeed in the years initiatives that connect young people skills transformation. challenges is known as “human capital to come.” with educational opportunities. For management.” In short, at AT&T we believe our success depends on our Dahna Hull, Senior Vice President, Human example, AT&T works with non-profit, employees’ success. As an integrated Resources and Chief Year Up, to provide experience and media and communications company, support for those who might not all our employees – whether customer Learning Officer – otherwise have a chance to explore new service representatives, field technicians, AT&T Communications fields or develop job-ready skills. In Latin managers or those in any other role – America, our ESCUELA+ program uses must have the skills they need to thrive. satellite technology to help bridge the We must also help cultivate the next digital divide by deploying equipment, generation of talent that will lead our educational content and innovative company in the future. audio/visual teaching methodologies We invest more than $200 million annually to transform classrooms and help align in our award-winning internal training YEAR UP students for academic success. organization, AT&T University, which offers INTERNSHIPS In the spirit of lifelong learning, our work will required training and elective courses Year Up guides participants never be done. We must continue finding that give employees the opportunity to through a year-long innovative ways to provide employees – enhance skills needed in their current program where they spend current and future – with the skills they role or to prepare for the next chapter of 6 months in the classroom need to keep up in an economy increasingly their careers. Development areas include and 6 months interning driven by technological advances. technical programs, such as cybersecurity with a corporation, such as and IP networking, and sales and customer AT&T. We are committed to service training for front-line organizations. hosting 200 Year Up interns We’ve also dedicated a portion of our annually by 2022. Read more in our Community Engagement and Our Workforce issue briefs at about.att.com/csr/reporting
08 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS Climate Change E ach year the World Economic Forum In addition, AT&T is adapting to the Climate change is one of the world’s most pressing challenges, and we believe AT&T CLIMATE CHANGE solicits the perceptions of global already changing climate by continuing can be part of the solution. Our climate ANALYSIS TOOL business and thought leaders on to devote resources to the reliability and the biggest risks in the year ahead. In 2018, continuity of our operations. Our Weather mitigation and adaptation efforts are AT&T’s new Climate Change Analysis climate change dominated the Operations Center allows us to monitor, in just a few of the ways we are working to Tool helps us visualize climate change conversation for the 3rd consecutive year. real time, potential nature-related threats. create a resilient, more environmentally risk on our infrastructure and make Meanwhile, our Network Disaster Recovery sustainable world. smarter, climate-informed decisions. We’re taking action to mitigate climate Instead of relying on 10-day weather team conducts readiness drills year-round change and achieved our goal to reduce forecasts and historic events, we can now to keep our network and people ready to Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions model climate-related phenomena like respond at a moment’s notice. 20% from a 2008 baseline – 3 years ahead Read more in our Climate Change issue projected sea-level rise and the potential of schedule – reaching 24.7% reductions We’ve also engaged the U.S. Department brief at about.att.com/csr/reporting impact on surrounding cables, cell sites in 2018. We’re not stopping there: We are of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory or data centers – decades into the committed to developing new targets for help assessing the risks of climate future. These insights can help us better and emissions reduction plans that will change on our business. This is the first plan for maintenance, construction and continue to guide our progress. such project publicly announced in the disaster recovery efforts as we serve our telecommunications industry and brings customers and communities. ACHIEVED OUR GOAL TO REDUCE together insights from the laboratory’s regional climate modeling data with the SCOPE 1 GHG EMISSIONS BY 20% — sophisticated mapping capabilities of 3 YEARS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE. AT&T data scientists. This effort led AT&T to develop a Climate Change Analysis Tool We continue to reduce reported that will help anticipate potential impacts GHG emissions by enhancing energy of climate change on our infrastructure efficiency and increasing our emphasis and operations – 30 years into the future. on renewable energy. Since 2010, we Because AT&T believes that data to help implemented nearly 111,000 energy- assess the risks of climate change should efficiency projects, and in 2018, we be available to all who need it, we’ll make invested in several wind energy centers available the climate change datasets (named AT&T Windstrong) contributing we’re using internally – to universities, up to 820 megawatts (MW) of renewable municipalities and others for use in their energy capacity. We’re exploring similar own climate risk analysis. new opportunities that will keep us among the largest corporate renewable energy purchasers in the U.S.
09 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS 4th Industrial Revolution T oday, we are on the cusp of a 4th Industrial Revolution – a world of artificial intelligence, automation and the Internet of Things (IoT) – that is A lot of technology embedding technology in society in doesn’t live up to countless new ways. By providing the the hype. But some OUR 10X CARBON backbone that powers and connects many solutions, like the REDUCTION GOAL of these innovations, AT&T is mindful of emerging smart city, We know that our technology can our opportunity to help strengthen use technology to help customers reduce their carbon communities, reduce environmental enhance citizens’ emissions. That’s why we set our 10x impacts and improve health and safety. quality of life – socially, Carbon Reduction goal to enable carbon economically and even savings 10 times the footprint of our We see that great good can come from environmentally. It’s operations by 2025. We’ve made progress. technology. Through our IoT for Good At the end of 2018, we calculated that program, we measure the societal and a great example of AT&T technology enabled customer environmental impacts of our products what I like to call GHG emissions reduction approximately and services. Our IoT and Smart Cities ‘IoT for Good’.” 2 times the GHG emissions footprint of projects are helping reduce resource use Chris Penrose, Senior our operations. See our 10x update for and emissions, improve the longevity of Vice President, Internet details and case studies highlighting infrastructure and make cities safer and of Things Solutions – scalable customer solutions. more accessible. By delivering sustainable customer solutions, we’re helping others AT&T Communications achieve cost and environmental savings – Read more at att.com/10x in fields such as shipping and agriculture. A key component of success in these initiatives will be the deployment of 5G. This next generation of mobile communication will offer a new network experience: faster, smarter and able to respond to users and connected devices with very low latency in nearly real-time. And as we work to deliver 5G, we will continue to improve the impact of our network, helping to close the digital divide by bringing faster internet speeds to more people. By focusing on emerging technologies and the utility they can provide, AT&T is helping ensure that sustainability will be an integral part of how we live, work and play in the future. Learn more at att.com/Iot-For-Good
10 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS Customer Privacy C ustomers count on AT&T to deliver consumer choice. We believe the best communications and the best way to achieve these entertainment experiences in the goals is to create a law that world. Our combination of strong Privacy is a fundamental applies consistently to all direct-to-consumer relationships and commitment at AT&T. companies, fosters innovation premium video content helps us develop We have policies and and competitiveness, and data-driven insights to better serve our procedures in place designates a single regulator. customers and continuously innovate to inform customers Security is a critical our services. and help them feel component to maintaining But at a foundational level, customers comfortable about how privacy, and our Chief Security rightfully expect us to protect their AT&T protects and uses Office (CSO) ensures security information and respect their privacy. their data.” is built into the fabric of every We take this responsibility very seriously, Tom Moore, Senior Vice organization within AT&T. and our customers have choices about With more than 700 dedicated President, Compliance and how we use their data. They have the CSO professionals and more Chief Privacy Officer ability to opt-in to some programs or say than 1,400 additional no to others. security specialists working in organizations across the More broadly, consumers deserve a single business, AT&T is committed to set of privacy rules they can understand the management of our security and rely on across the nation. That’s why policies and the protection of our we’re advocating that Congress pass global network. legislation to protect consumers’ privacy, promote online competition and ensure WE’RE COMMITTED TO 4 PRIVACY PRINCIPLES: TRANSPARENCY CHOICE AND SECURITY INTEGRITY Being open and CONTROL Using strong Managing data in honest about how Giving customers safeguards to keep a respectful, deliberate we use data. choices about how data confidential way to maintain the we use data. and secure. trust our customers have placed in us. Read more in our Network and Data Security and Customer Privacy issue briefs at about.att.com/csr/reporting
11 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS Human Rights O ur network connects people AT&T expects suppliers to treat their across the globe every day, employees the way we do our own. making it possible to share Threats of violence, physical abuse or opinions freely and seek out the ideas of other forms of coercion, harassment, others. This exchange is at the very core or intimidation are not tolerated, and of what we do as a company. suppliers’ employment, wage and benefits practices cannot be based on Because of our size and scale of employee classifications protected under operations, we have an opportunity to AT&T policies. help preserve human dignity and protect human rights for all individuals, including Our approach also includes collaboration the millions of people who do business with independent third-party with us or use our technology. We believe organizations such as the Joint Audit that freedom to access information Cooperation, whose audits help ensure and media, freedom of expression and human rights and fair labor practices respect for personal privacy are essential are protected throughout our supply to advancing human potential – and all chain, and Tech Against Trafficking, which are integral to our relationship with our seeks to create technology solutions that employees, our suppliers, our customers disrupt and reduce human exploitation. and our communities. At AT&T, our commitment to human rights is supported by our Human Rights Read more in our Human Rights issue brief Policy, Code of Business Conduct, at about.att.com/csr/reporting Privacy Policy and Principles of Conduct for Suppliers. EXPECTATIONS We recognize that the way we treat our employees reflects our core values. As FOR SUPPLIERS a result, we insist on a positive work Our Principles of Conduct for environment that treats all employees Suppliers outlines our expectations with respect and dignity. We comply on a variety of issues, including with child labor laws and we do not environment, health and safety, employ forced labor. And, as the global diversity, ethics, freedom of work landscape continues to change, association, conflict minerals, labor we recognize the need to continually practices and human rights. adapt our policies – including the formation of guiding principles, as our operating units develop and implement artificial intelligence.
12 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS Responsible Use of Products and Services C ommunications technology and or type of content. And through our media can open many doors, ScreenReadySM program, initially piloted providing seemingly endless in select New York and New Jersey retail convenience at our fingertips, locations, customers of any carrier can opportunities to explore innovative request hands-on advice when setting educational resources and ways to their individual parental controls. connect with family, friends and cultures We work to reduce or eliminate smoking around the world. and tobacco depictions in feature films As people enjoy our products, services and produced or distributed in the U.S., content, we are committed to helping them especially in those aimed at younger do so responsibly. With the support of audiences. And, we offer parental controls organizations such as the Oasis Institute on our DIRECTV and U-verse platforms to and Common Sense Media, we reach across help parents restrict unsupervised viewing. generations to help children, parents and Technology and entertainment enhance seniors build the online skills they need. our lives, and we’re working with experts We’re working to help customers identify around the world to ensure customers and avoid harmful situations such as have the information scams, cybercrime and bullying. Cartoon and tools they Network’s Stop Bullying: Speak Up and need to consume AT&T’s #LaterHaters and Great Game them responsibly. campaigns are designed to help curb bullying before it starts, and combat the toxicity that has crept into social media and the online gaming world. Read more in our Platforms such as AT&T Secure Family™ Responsible Use of help parents guide children’s mobile Products and Services issue brief device use by location, time of day at about.att.com/csr/reporting To meet our goal of reaching 10,000 seniors in 2019, AT&T and the Oasis Institute are holding events and producing online safety videos on topics such as phishing, social media scams and what to do if personal information is stolen.
13 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS Media Pluralism M edia plays a critical role in It is essential that our content society. The industry can and creative partners reflect empower citizens with a the diversity of our society spectrum of views from which to make We are committed and the world around us. informed decisions, and we believe it’s to building and In 2018, WarnerMedia issued important that people have an nurturing a culture that the media industry’s first opportunity for their voice or perspective encourages – and values Diversity & Inclusion Policy to be represented. We achieve this by – diverse perspectives with a commitment to producing and enabling access to content in our workplace, and ensuring there are greater that is diverse and purposeful – ensuring supports the unique numbers of women, people of producers and journalists have freedom voices of the talent and color, the LGBTQ+ community, to pursue stories creatively and to deliver those with disabilities and partners we work with. the facts responsibly. other often underrepresented That is reflected in the groups in front of and behind We practice and defend the highest world-class content the camera. principles of journalistic integrity and we create.” ethical standards. In our news coverage, Through programs such as the Jim Cummings, Executive AT&T Media Fellowship, AT&T our journalists strive to present the whole Vice President and Chief Hello Sunshine Filmmaker story, fairly and completely, so readers and viewers can make informed decisions. Human Resources Officer – Lab, Cinema+, Turner Voices This commitment reflects one of our WarnerMedia Youth Media Institute and core company values – embrace Warner Bros. (WB) First Cut, freedom – which we apply to press, we support young, diverse speech and beliefs. filmmakers with grants and training for media careers. Students learn directly We also understand the opportunity for from our media professionals with tours, media to deepen the public conversation shadowing and presentations – as well on issues and subjects that matter. as through educational sessions with Through our AT&T Presents: Untold industry experts working in the field. Stories and WarnerMedia OneFifty initiatives, we’re developing content differently by curating untold narratives, investing in artists with authentic voices #SEEHER and incubating messages that resonate It will take brands, advertisers, celebrities and influencers with diverse, global audiences. collaborating to help girls and women see themselves reflected in media as they truly are. As one of the largest U.S. advertisers, AT&T joined the #SeeHer movement with the goal of increasing the accurate portrayal of women by reducing stereotypical narratives in our advertising 20% by 2020. AT&T exceeded this goal in 2018 – 2 years ahead of target.
14 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP
15 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS CSR Governance & Leadership Board Oversight The Committee also oversees our policies PUBLIC POLICY AND Our Corporate Social Responsibility The Public Policy and Corporate for philanthropic giving, which include CORPORATE REPUTATION (CSR) strategy accounts for Reputation Committee (the Committee) corporate contributions as approved COMMITTEE MEMBERS by the AT&T Contributions Council long-term trends and allocates of the AT&T Board of Directors oversees Laura D. Tyson (Chairwoman) and grants as approved by the AT&T our CSR work, including volunteerism, Director, Institute for Business and Social resources based on both social and Foundation. The Contributions Council philanthropy, education, privacy, diversity, Impact, Berkeley Haas School of Business business impact. A commitment advocacy, environmental policy, non- and AT&T Foundation are comprised to addressing environmental, of senior executives charged with Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr. financial reporting to investors and the supervision of our philanthropic Retired Global Chief Executive social and governance (ESG) stakeholders, and political contributions investments. Officer, PricewaterhouseCoopers issues is embedded at every level disclosures. Committee members bring unique professional expertise that The Committee’s expertise is valuable International Limited of our company, including Board provides the diverse experience, depth of in identifying emerging trends that Glenn H. Hutchins oversight, officer-level involvement knowledge, judgment and vision to guide impact our business, and for setting Chairman, North Island and Co-Founder, and a team of dedicated CSR a dynamic and varied enterprise like AT&T. our long-term ESG strategy. Our Chief Silver Lake professionals who engage leaders Sustainability Officer presents to William E. Kennard across the business. the Committee 3 times annually, and with committee member guidance, Former U.S. Ambassador to the we examine topics including climate European Union, U.S. State Department Foundational policies, including our Code and former Chairman, U.S. Federal of Business Conduct, put our values into For more than 10 years, resiliency, privacy, political engagement, education and philanthropic giving. They Communications Commission action and detail our commitments to AT&T’s governance ethics, diversity, privacy, the environment push us, challenge our assumptions and has provided for board and our communities. Annually, we detail improve our work. committee oversight of our ESG performance and progress the company’s leadership through robust public corporate on critical ESG issues responsibility reporting — including our and opportunities. approach to stakeholder engagement, alignment to the Global Reporting Board involvement and Initiative (GRI) Standards, response to the accountability on ESG issues CDP Climate Change survey, which aligns are important as businesses, with TCFD recommended disclosures, investors, citizens, and state and our detailed issue briefs covering 20 and local governments are POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT REPORTING of our most important focus areas. Our acting to address such issues We strive to bring our customers the innovation they demand, provide recently updated Political Engagement at unprecedented speed Report implements an enhanced layer shareholders value on their investment and be a responsible corporate and scale.” citizen. A critical component of these efforts is being an active participant in of public accountability for the support of issues that impact our business, our Laura D. Tyson, Chairwoman, the political process. This year, we revised the AT&T Political Engagement employees and our customers. Public Policy and Corporate Report to be more transparent, reader-friendly and responsive to the Reputation Committee, AT&T political disclosure and accountability policies and practices of the CPA-Zicklin Board of Directors Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability.
16 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS CSR Governance & Leadership continued CSR GOVERNANCE COUNCIL CSR GOVERNANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS AND SUBCOMMITTEES GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Corey Anthony Mo Katibeh Our CSR Governance Council (Council) We address environmental, social and governance issues at Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer is led by our Chief Sustainability Officer every level of our company. Human Resources and Chief AT&T Business – AT&T and is comprised of senior executives Diversity Officer Communications from business areas linked to the CSR Len Cali Jerrie Kertz topics most important to us and to our Public Policy and Corporate Reputation Senior Vice President, Senior Vice President, stakeholders. Council members represent Committee Global Public Policy Compliance their entire organization, collaborating AT&T Board of Directors committee responsible across a broad range of issues and for Corporate Social Responsibility oversight Fiona Carter Charlene Lake perspectives. Chief Brand Officer – AT&T Senior Vice President, Communications Corporate Social In addition to the cross-functional CSR Responsibility and Chief Governance Council, we convene 4 Keith Cocozza CSR Governance Council Sustainability Officer core issue subcommittees: Community, Executive Vice President, Employee Activation, Environment and Officer-level committee focused on CSR Marketing & Communications Scott Mair Human Rights. These subcommittees issues, led by our Chief Sustainability Officer – WarnerMedia President, AT&T Operations – work closely with the CSR core working AT&T Communications Michael Hartman team and expert business unit functional General Counsel and Larry Solomon teams to address CSR issues and execute Core Issue Subcommittees Secretary – AT&T International Chief Communications Officer programs throughout AT&T. Company leaders with expertise on specific Abhi Ingle Valerie Vargas issues: Community, Employee Activation, Senior Vice President, Digital, Senior Vice President, Environment, Human Rights Distribution & Channel Advertising & Creative Marketing, AT&T Business – Services – AT&T AT&T Communications Communications Susan Johnson Mike Viola CSR Core Working Team Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, Organization focused daily on CSR Global Connection Investor Relations Management & Supply Chain Rick Welday – AT&T Communications President, Xandr Media – Xandr Expert Teams Business unit representatives working on CSR issues
17 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS CSR Across the Business When it comes to tackling social, economic and environmental issues, we recognize the importance of AT&T’s role in addressing the challenges of tomorrow. Our CSR organization continuously asks – How can we pursue our business objectives while bringing additional benefits to the communities around us? We work collaboratively across our company to develop and evaluate CSR programs based on both the social and business impact of our efforts, and we allocate resources to the areas with the greatest potential for shared value. Some highlights of how we integrate CSR principles into our business strategy include: – Lifting Communities from Within page 18 – Investing in Diversity page 19 – Supporting Renewable Energy page 20 – Scaling Carbon Reduction page 21 Our approach to CSR is designed to unify internal teams, bridge employees from diverse organizations and develop sustainable programs that drive business value from solutions to societal and environmental issues. We believe that’s good for our customers, communities, the environment – and AT&T.
18 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS CSR Across the Business continued FROM WITHIN O ur company’s success is Believe Chicago is making a difference inextricably tied to the health for our employees, customers, neighbors and prosperity of our local and friends who live and work in the city. communities. In Chicago, AT&T has more In addition to pushing economic growth than 2,000 employees and more than 115 and innovation in our communities, the stores and retail partners. After initiative is re-energizing other facets identifying 19 Chicago neighborhoods of our community engagement and affected by violence and high diversity programming. That’s why we’ve unemployment, local AT&T employees expanded our work into a broader AT&T Our employees are a reflection of our corporate coordinated resources to launch Believe BelievesSM initiative to serve as a catalyst culture, and their engagement is a key component ChicagoSM. This grassroots initiative in more communities in which we operate, of our approach to corporate citizenship. AT&T focuses on hiring, volunteerism and focusing on additional local needs such as employees have a strong sense of community and contributions to lift neighborhoods and homelessness and access to education. want to get involved, and helping our employees help people find opportunities in Through early 2019, we’re helping create support the causes they believe in can boost education, careers and life. In just over a positive change in Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, employee satisfaction and create a happier and year, we hired more than 500 employees New Orleans and New York – with more healthier workplace. In 2018, they did a lot of good from Believe Chicago neighborhoods, cities to come. work: volunteering approximately 1.5 million hours contributed more than $3 million to and donating over $31 million to more than 30,000 community organizations and opened non-profits. our first new retail store in the area. Read more at attbelieves.com
19 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS CSR Across the Business continued IN DIVERSITY W e have a longstanding belief diversity around specific business issues, that our differences make us professional development topics and stronger, and we work to ways to serve the community. encourage the very best and the brightest from all walks of life. From recruitment and training within our business to inspiring the next generation in collaboration with $173B+ SPENT with diverse businesses over the organizations such as Girls Who Code and past 50 years programs like WB Access to Action, we actively encourage women and people of Through our Supplier Diversity program, color to pursue careers in which they are which recently celebrated its 50th often underrepresented – including those anniversary, we make measurable in science, technology, engineering, math contributions to the economic growth and media production. of diverse companies and communities. AT&T has 58 employee groups that Over the past 50 years, AT&T spent more reflect our company’s diversity and than $173 billion with businesses owned include representation for women, by minorities, women, service-disabled Black employees, Asian/Pacific Islander veterans and LGBTQ+ people – each employees, Hispanic/Latino employees, adding value to our company through Native American employees, LGBTQ+ their innovation and fresh ideas. employees, employees with disabilities, We’re proud our efforts were recognized and those who are military veterans, by DiversityInc with the top spot on the young professionals and experienced 2019 Top 50 Companies for Diversity list. career professionals.2 These organizations help members grow professionally and personally – supporting cross-functional Read more at att.com/diversity 2 Inclusive of WarnerMedia and Xandr
20 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS CSR Across the Business continued RENEWABLE ENERGY O ur data centers, retail locations and other facilities require significant energy to serve our $50K IN customers and keep them connected. While boosting the energy efficiency of CONTRIBUTIONS to create the AT&T Wind Energy our operations is an ongoing focus, we Scholarship fund also believe it’s wise to invest in a flexible and diverse energy supply that includes clean, renewable sources of power. To further support the counties where AT&T-backed energy projects are Through internal collaboration with located, we also launched the AT&T our operations and finance teams, we Wind Energy Scholarship fund at Texas committed in 2018 to fund several wind State Technical College – providing energy centers that make us one of scholarships for students who pursue the largest corporate purchasers of careers in wind technology and renewable energy in the U.S. Not only will renewable energy. these projects contribute to a cleaner environment and a dramatic reduction in We believe support for renewable energy AT&T’s reported GHG emissions, they’re is good business for communities and also making a significant local impact for AT&T. – generating hundreds of potential construction jobs, dozens of full-time employment opportunities and millions of dollars in estimated property tax revenue and lease payments to landowners. Read more at att.com/renewable-energy
21 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS CSR Across the Business continued CARBON REDUCTION O ur 10x Carbon Reduction goal – to enable carbon savings 10 times the footprint of our operations by 2X OUR 2025 – shows our commitment to operating a net-positive business, and has FOOTPRINT in calculated customer GHG opened the door to a new level of collaboration with our engineering, emissions reductions marketing and sales teams. Since developing a methodology to measure initiative to engage customers in new the carbon-reducing impact of both conversations about ways we can established and new technologies like IoT improve their efficiency, while reducing solutions, we’ve been working with their environmental impact. This focus customers and third-party collaborators on “IoT for Good” turns the abstract to scale innovations such as: smart idea of technology-enabled carbon lighting, irrigation and energy metering; reduction into a practical discussion telecommuting and remote patient about emerging technology solutions and monitoring; and connected shipping and positive impacts beyond the bottom line. fleet logistics. Specialized IoT sales and marketing teams are using real-world case studies developed through our 10x Read more at att.com/10x
22 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS TOWARD GOALS WarnerMedia and Xandr data not included, unless otherwise noted.
23 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS Progress Toward Goals As we near or reach attainment on several of our goals, we’ll be setting our sights even higher – identifying new measures that continue to push us and reflect the direction of our evolving business. OUR NETWORK AND CUSTOMERS GOAL PROGRESS 2020 Scope 1 Emissions GOAL Reduce our Scope 1 GHG emissions Reduced by 24.7% 20% by 2020 We emitted 1,019,696 metric tons CO2e in 2018. Year-over-year, We will continue to drive reductions our Scope 1 GHG emissions are down 4.6% from 2017. using a 2008 baseline of 1,354,054 metric tons CO2e. in emissions and increases in resource efficiency and alternative energy deployment. We will enable Electricity Intensity AT&T customers to lead more sustainable lives by expanding Reduce electricity consumption 60% Reduced by 78% access to technology, further by 2020 relative to data traffic Our energy intensity was 51 MWh electricity/petabyte integrating sustainability solutions on our network (our energy intensity metric) using a in 2018. 3 into products and measuring 2013 baseline of 233 MWh electricity/petabyte of network traffic. the impacts. Fleet Management Reduce U.S. fleet emissions 30% Reduced by 26% using a 2008 baseline of 865,777 metric tons CO2e. Our U.S. fleet emitted 638,189 metric tons CO2e in 2018. Year- over-year, our fleet emissions are down 7.5% from 2017. Alternative Energy Expand alternative energy Invested in up to 820 MW of wind power through on-site capacity and pursuing off-site renewables. In 2018, we invested in up to 820 MW of wind power through agreements with subsidiaries of NextEra Energy Resources, the world’s largest operator of renewable energy projects. Our Bloom natural gas fuel cells bring our total on-site alternative energy capacity to 50.8 MW. 3 In 2018 and going forward, we include satellite traffic in our total network traffic (total production). Prior to this addition, our 2018 energy intensity metric would have been 100 MWh/PB. Learn more about how we calculate total traffic for our energy intensity in our Energy Management issue brief.
24 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS Progress Toward Goals continued OUR NETWORK AND CUSTOMERS GOAL PROGRESS 2020 Product Efficiency GOAL Provide consumer device sustainability Rated 100% of eligible devices information Our Eco-Ratings system provides customers with a rating for We will continue to drive reductions for all AT&T-branded network-connected consumer environmental and social details about how the devices we in emissions and increases in wireless devices. sell are made. resource efficiency and alternative energy deployment. We will enable AT&T customers to lead more Device Recycling sustainable lives by expanding access to technology, further Collect 200 million devices Refurbished or recycled 175 million devices integrating sustainability solutions for reuse, refurbishment or recycling by end-of-year 2020. As of the end of 2018, AT&T has refurbished or recycled approximately 175 million devices since 2007. This includes into products and measuring approximately: the impacts. • 92 million DIRECTV devices • 18.7 million U-verse devices • 10 million broadband devices • 53 million mobility devices Greenhouse Gas Methodology Understand our GHG impact Developed methodology and measuring by developing a robust methodology to measure GHG impact the impact of the AT&T network’s greenhouse gases With leading non-government organizations, industry groups on society. and peer companies, AT&T developed a credible methodology to measure the GHG impacts of customers’ use of AT&T technology in an effort to track progress against our 10x Carbon Reduction Goal. Read more at att.com/10x
25 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS Progress Toward Goals continued OUR NETWORK AND CUSTOMERS GOAL PROGRESS 2020 Fiber & Broadband Deployment GOAL Reach 12.5 million locations with Reached 11 million locations all-fiber internet access By the end of 2018, we deployed all-fiber internet access to We will continue to drive reductions 11 million locations. such as residences, home offices and very small in emissions and increases in businesses, by mid-2019.4 resource efficiency and alternative energy deployment. We will enable Social & Environmental Impact AT&T customers to lead more sustainable lives by expanding Demonstrate positive social Developing innovative solutions and access to technology, further and environmental impacts case studies of AT&T-connected devices and solutions through AT&T continues to develop innovative technologies by integrating sustainability solutions collaborating internally and externally to improve quality of life internal and external collaboration. into products and measuring and the world around us. Our IoT for Good and 10x initiatives the impacts. highlight solutions and case studies demonstrating positive impacts in the areas of health, accessibility, disaster relief and more. Read more at att.com/IoT-for-Good and att.com/10x 4 Consistent with the requirements of the FCC DIRECTV Merger Order.
26 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS Progress Toward Goals continued OUR NETWORK AND CUSTOMERS GOAL PROGRESS 2025 Operational Efficiency GOAL Enhance operational efficiency Continued emissions reductions to achieve a net-positive ratio between our operational We continue to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions By 2025, AT&T will enable footprint and the carbon reductions our technology through extensive energy efficiency efforts in our buildings carbon savings 10 times the makes possible for customers using our services. and network, optimization of our vehicle fleet and through footprint of our operations large-scale renewable energy purchases. We also continue by enhancing the efficiency to leverage our technology to identify opportunities for additional improvements in operational efficiency. of our network and delivering sustainable customer solutions. Customer Enablement Deliver customer solutions Enabled reductions 2X our footprint to achieve a net-positive ratio between our operational At the end of 2018, we calculated that AT&T technology footprint and the carbon reductions our technology enabled customer GHG emissions reduction approximately makes possible for customers using our services. 2 times the GHG emissions footprint of our operations.
27 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS Progress Toward Goals continued OUR SUPPLY CHAIN GOAL PROGRESS 2020 Sustainable Sourcing Standards GOAL Incorporate sustainability-oriented Conducted supplier assessments and audits sourcing standards In 2018, AT&T Global Connections and Supply Chain continued We will lead our supply to require suppliers to adhere to our Principles of Conduct For and analysis into sourcing decisions with strategic chain to improve its social suppliers by the end of 2018. Suppliers through our Supplier Portal and supplier contract and environmental impacts agreements. We received over 200 sustainability assessments by integrating sustainability from suppliers during 2018. We led 5 on-site supplier factory audits as a member of JAC. AT&T continues to make progress performance metrics into our with efforts including the incorporation of sustainability clauses sourcing decisions for 80% of into RFPs and agreements, training our sourcing managers our spend. 5 on the principles of sustainability, and providing updates to sourcing managers on the sustainability performance of existing suppliers. During 2018, we also provided sourcing managers with access to third-party supplier sustainability reports for use in sourcing decision-making for suppliers. AT&T will continue to expand incorporation of sustainability-oriented standards and analyses into sourcing decisions. 5 This goal is focused on network, consumer equipment and corporate services spend, and does not include video content and entertainment companies.
28 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS Progress Toward Goals continued OUR SUPPLY CHAIN GOAL PROGRESS 2025 Supplier Sustainability Measurement GOAL Help establish clear, agreed-upon Collaborated with industry-leading industry sustainability metrics organizations We will work with our industry to measure the environmental and social impact of To evaluate our suppliers on social and environmental peers to develop and promote technology supply chains. criteria, we work with multiple third-party industry adoption of sustainability organizations, including: metrics that will transform the • TIA-QuEST Forum: AT&T helped lead the sustainability environmental and social impact working group tasked with advancing the evolution and use of technology supply chains. of the TIA Sustainability Assessor tool. During 2018, we used this tool with our suppliers, replacing a proprietary AT&T supplier scorecard. • CDP: AT&T annually notifies about 450 of our strategic suppliers, representing 80% of our spend, to respond to the CDP supply chain survey and report on GHG emissions. Using industry-accepted methods, we gather their emissions data, reduction goals and associated progress. • Joint Audit Cooperation (JAC): We worked with JAC to conduct 5 Corporate Social Responsibility Audits of our suppliers’ manufacturing facilities. JAC member telecommunications companies share supplier audit results, allowing for improvement while reducing supplier audit fatigue. • Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC): AT&T uses guidance documents produced by the SPLC, which evaluates sustainable purchasing standards and tools in the market and publishes guidance for conducting RFx evaluations.
29 2018/2019 GLOBAL ESG CSR GOVERNANCE PROGRESS KEY PERFORMANCE AT&T CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY LEADERSHIP TRENDS & LEADERSHIP TOWARD GOALS INDICATORS Progress Toward Goals continued OUR SUPPLY CHAIN GOAL PROGRESS 2025 Industry Sourcing GOAL Promote the use of sustainability metrics Encouraged tier 1 supplier reporting in industry sourcing. AT&T suppliers currently use CDP supply chain and TIA We will work with our industry Sustainability Assessor metrics to report GHG emissions and peers to develop and promote sustainability progress. This provides AT&T and other TIA- adoption of sustainability participating companies the ability to benchmark supplier metrics that will transform the emissions and work with suppliers on making improvements. environmental and social impact of technology supply chains. Sustainability Performance Develop and follow an industry roadmap Collaborated with suppliers and organizations toward truly sustainable performance among AT&T is moving our suppliers along an industry roadmap with our suppliers. CDP, JAC and TIA-QuEST Forum to continuously improve measurements, benchmarking and results in sustainable supplier performance.
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