Q&A: Our People Planet Progress Agenda

People Planet Progress sets out our approach to building value for good. Manuel Kohnstamm, SVP and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, and Molly Bruce, Vice President, Corporate Responsibility and ESG Communications, share why this strategy is taking the long view.

How has the People Planet Progress strategy evolved since it was launched?

We had the opportunity to build our strategy from the ground up, beginning with a focus on robust reporting. That means our claims, targets and disclosures are rooted in credible data, which gives an honest picture of where we are and where we need to go. Our core priorities matter to us and are built for the long term. Now, our focus is on honing where we can have the greatest impact.

Sustainability expectations continue to rise, even amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty. How is Liberty Global navigating this evolving landscape?

Sustainability expectations – by regulators, investors, customers and our own people – remain firm, but we see the focus is shifting from messaging to execution. We are responding by continuing to embed sustainability into how we create value.

Equipment upgrades, efficiency measures and circularity programmes not only cut emissions – they also improve cost efficiency and ensure equipment continues to deliver value for longer. Through our digital infrastructure and energy portfolio, sustainability unlocks growth. We invest in renewable energy, state-of-the-art data centres, technologies and business models that are more resilient, more competitive and better positioned for the long term.

We have always been a company that leans into exciting opportunities. And with Formula E and Believ in our portfolio, we increasingly see sustainability as an enabler for driving future-forward growth.

How does sustainability support periods of transformation?

Sustainability is about evolving – understanding our social and physical environments, and what is needed to adapt, manage risk, capitalise on opportunities, and build resilience to thrive. These are strong levers in times of change, and stand to fortify business outcomes when integrated into strategic growth and innovation.

How do you see the future for sustainability at Liberty Global?

Sustainability ensures we remain focused on long-term impact. We see this happening in two ways. First, through deeper collaboration across teams, as sustainability knowledge and skills become essential across the business and built into everyday, functional decisions. Second, as our companies and JVs approach their 2030 targets, we look at readiness and capacity across the Group: sharing expertise, strengthening governance and making sure that when something works in one part of the Group, we move quickly to make it work everywhere.

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