People Planet Progress Report 2023
Want to explore our impactful initiatives across environmental, social, and governance areas? Discover how we’re Growing for Good in our People Planet Progress Report.
Our Priorities
People
We Grow Inclusively
People are at the heart of our business – from the customers and communities we bring together, to the employees who drive our every innovation.
We create a culture where everyone can Belong, and we invest in Inclusive Connectivity with affordable services and access. We contribute to Tomorrow's Workforce by leading and supporting initiatives that build STEM and other skills needed for the future. Additionally, we seek out meaningful opportunities to volunteer to create a positive Community Impact.
Planet
We Grow Sustainably
To safeguard tomorrow, we are acting today to address climate change risks and pressing environmental issues.
We are working to Reduce our Environmental Footprint across all areas of our business – from managing our facilities and fleet to developing circular and more efficient products. We are driving Smart Energy through energy innovations and renewable energy adoption. Through partnerships and coalitions, we are also working to accelerate the Global Green Transition for a healthier planet.
Progress
We Grow Responsibly
An ethos of accountability and trust forms the basis of everything we do.
We shape and cultivate progress on a foundation of Governance that ensures ethical, transparent, and responsible practices. We monitor and manage our climate-based and sustainability Risks and Performance to future-proof our business. Additionally, we collaborate with various partners and organizations to drive Strategic Partnerships for sustainability and society.
Aligning People Planet Progress with a Global Agenda
Our strategy is designed to help us drive action toward the areas we believe we have the greatest opportunities to positively impact. Additionally, we also seek to support progress against the global sustainability agenda.
That is why, in 2023, we signed up as an official participant in the UNGC and today integrate the UNGC’s Ten Principles within the work and priorities of People Planet Progress. We have also aligned our strategy with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) most relevant to our priorities.
Quality Education (SDG 4)
We recognise the skills gap that can result from the digital transition, as well as the quality education required to close it. Through strategic partnerships, we strive to prepare Tomorrow’s Workforce for technology and STEM careers.
We also partner with Street Child, whose mission is to ensure children are safe, in school and learning.
Gender equality (SDG 5)
We champion diversity, equity and inclusion, working to ensure equitable opportunities across our company. We have an ambition to achieve 45% women representation in Liberty Global’s workforce, with similar gender ambitions across our operations.
Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7)
We strive to use clean energy where possible and already procure over 90% renewable energy for our operations.
Through Liberty Global, we promote the advancement of clean energy in our Egg business and with our investments in Believ and Formula E.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)
We are a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures. With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks and our development of next-gen products and services, we play a vital role in society by enabling seamless, high-speed connections
Reduced Inequalities
(SDG 10)
We are committed to advancing Inclusive Connectivity in our markets by enabling equitable access to services such as e-government, e-banking, e-commerce, streaming, browsing and video calling.
Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)
Our next-gen technologies enable sustainable innovation and the green transition for other sectors. Our fibre networks are less energy intensive and enable customers to apply other sustainable, connectivity-supported solutions such as connected agriculture.
Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)
By refurbishing entertainment and connectivity boxes and using recycled plastics, Liberty Global promotes responsible product life cycles. We are investing in improving product design, shipment and packaging to reduce environmental impacts of production and consumption.
Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17)
We recognise the pivotal role partnerships play in building scaled impact to address global environmental and societal issues. This is why we actively partner with organisations like the Joint Alliance for CSR (JAC), Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), the European Green Digital Coalition (EGDC) and Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI).
OUR PERFORMANCE & OUR OPERATIONS
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Corporate Responsibility in our Core Operations
Recognition & Partnerships
