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Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Index

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) provides a set of standards for measuring and communicating performance on environmental, social and corporate governance topics. AT&T has aligned its reporting to the GRI-recommended disclosures since 2008. 

Our fiscal year 2025 reporting is prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards. The index below provides AT&T’s information for universal GRI Standards and relevant topic-specific GRI Standards, in alignment with topics identified in AT&T’s most recent assessment

General Disclosures

Standard Disclosure Disclosure Title Location
GRI 2-1 Organizational details

See our Form 10-K and our most recent Proxy Statement.

GRI 2-2 Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting

Our sustainability reporting covers AT&T Inc. AT&T Inc. is referred to as “we,” “our” or “AT&T” throughout the report and this index. 

 

The entities included in our sustainability reporting align with those included in our annual Form 10-K and quarterly financial reports, which cover all company-owned or -controlled operations. For any exceptions, see the footnotes throughout our content.

GRI 2-3 Reporting period, frequency and contact point

Period: Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2025, aligned to our financial reporting
Publication date: April 14, 2025
Frequency: Annual
Contact: AT&T Sustainability Reporting

GRI 2-4 Restatement of information

Relevant restatements are included in the footnotes of respective issue briefs and our corporate responsibility KPI webpage

GRI 2-5 External assurance

External assurance is pending for select 2025 emissions and energy data.

GRI 2-6 Activities, value chain and other business relationships

We are a leading provider of telecommunications and technology services globally. The services and products that we offer vary by market and utilize various technology platforms in a range of geographies.


For more information, see our Form 10-K and the value chain map in our 2025 Sustainability Update

GRI 2-7 Employees

Employee Data (head count as of December 31, 2025)
Total employees in global workforce: 133,0301

Total part-time employees in global workforce: 1,184
Total employees in U.S. workforce: 109,347

 

For more information, see our Form 10-K and our Human Capital Management issue brief.

GRI 2-8 Workers who are not employees

AT&T is not able to provide this data, as it is confidential.

GRI 2-9 Governance structure and composition

See our Corporate Governance website, Corporate Responsibility Oversight page and our most recent Proxy Statement

GRI 2-10 Nomination and selection of the highest governance body

See our Corporate Governance website, Corporate Responsibility Oversight page and our most recent Proxy Statement

GRI 2-11 Chair of the highest governance body

See our Corporate Governance website, Corporate Responsibility Oversight page and our most recent Proxy Statement

GRI 2-12 Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts

See the Corporate Responsibility Oversight and Reporting section of our most recent Proxy Statement and our issue briefs for information on how the Board of Directors oversees company efforts relative to our most important Corporate Responsibility topics.

GRI 2-13 Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts

See our Corporate Responsibility Oversight page and the Corporate Responsibility Oversight and Reporting section of our most recent Proxy Statement.

GRI 2-14 Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting

See our Corporate Responsibility Oversight page and the Corporate Responsibility Oversight and Reporting section of our most recent Proxy Statement.

GRI 2-15 Conflicts of interest

See our Corporate Governance GuidelinesCode of Ethics and most recent Proxy Statement.

GRI 2-16 Communication of critical concerns

See stockholder engagement information in our most recent Proxy Statement. AT&T is not able to provide further data as requested, as it is confidential.

GRI 2-17 Collective knowledge of the highest governance body

See our Corporate Governance Guidelines.

GRI 2-18 Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body

See our most recent Proxy Statement and Corporate Governance Guidelines.

GRI 2-19 Remuneration policies

See our most recent Proxy Statement.

GRI 2-20 Process to determine remuneration

See our most recent Proxy Statement.

GRI 2-21 Annual total compensation ratio

See our most recent Proxy Statement and Form 10-K.

GRI 2-22 Statement on sustainable development strategy

See our 2025 Sustainability Update.

GRI 2-23 Policy commitments

See our Policies & Commitments page.

GRI 2-24 Embedding policy commitments

See our Policies & Commitments page and our issue briefs for more information on how we embed policy commitments for responsible business conduct in our business activities addressing our most important Corporate Responsibility issues.

GRI 2-25 Processes to remediate negative impacts

See our issue briefs for information on our managerial and programmatic approach to addressing our most important Corporate Responsibility issues. 

GRI 2-26 Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns

See the Ethics & Integrity, Human Rights and Environment, Health & Safety Compliance issue briefs as well as the AT&T Code of Business Conduct and Stakeholder Engagement page. 

GRI 2-27 Compliance with laws and regulations

See the AT&T Code of Business Conduct as well as our Ethics & Integrity and Environment, Health & Safety Compliance issue briefs. You may also reference additional issue briefs for information on responsible business conduct in our business activities addressing our most important Corporate Responsibility issues.

 

The total number and the monetary value of fines for instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations is confidential.

GRI 2-28 Membership associations

AT&T contributes to industry associations and coalitions, such as the United States Telecom Association, and other associations that advocate on matters of importance to the industry on behalf of their members. For more information on the memberships and coalitions we support, see our Political Engagement Report and Stakeholder Engagement page as well as our issue briefs.

GRI 2-29 Approach to stakeholder engagement

See our Stakeholder Engagement page. 

GRI 2-30 Collective bargaining agreements

See our Human Capital Management issue brief for information on employees covered by collective bargaining agreements. For additional details of our collective bargaining activities and union interactions, see the AT&T Employee Relations webpage.

GRI Priority Topics

Standard Disclosure Disclosure Title Location
GRI 3-1 Process to determine topics

See our Corporate Responsibility Oversight page.

GRI 3-2 List of topics

See our Corporate Responsibility Key Topics.

GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts

Standard Disclosure Disclosure Title Location
GRI 3-3 Management of topics

See our Digital Divide issue brief for information on our commitment and work to support broadband affordability, access and adoption, which has wide-ranging economic and social benefits for communities. 

GRI 203-1 Infrastructure investments and services supported

See our Network Resilience, Innovation & Responsible Technology, Community Engagement & Investment and Digital Divide issue briefs.

GRI 203-2 Significant indirect economic impacts

See our Digital Divide, Efficiency & Emissions, Network Resilience and Innovation & Responsible Technology issue briefs.

GRI 205: Anti-Corruption; GRI 206: Anti-Competitive Behavior

Standard Disclosure Disclosure Title Location
GRI 3-3 Management of topics

See our Ethics & Integrity issue brief and our Code of Business Conduct.

GRI 205-1 Operations assessed for risks related to corruption

For non-confidential information on our compliance process and Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption policy, see our Ethics & Integrity issue brief.

GRI 205-2 Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures

For non-confidential information on our compliance process and Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption policy, see our Ethics & Integrity issue brief.

GRI 205-3 Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken

AT&T is unable to provide this information, as it is confidential. For non-confidential information on our compliance process and Anti Bribery/Anti-Corruption policy, see our Ethics & Integrity issue brief.

GRI 206-1 Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust and monopoly practices

For fiscal year 2025, AT&T had no material losses related to litigation or to non-appealable regulatory decisions involving anti-competitive behavior. AT&T is not able to provide further data, as it is confidential. For information on anti-competitive behavior, see our Ethics & Integrity issue brief and the AT&T Code of Business Conduct.

GRI 302: Energy

Standard Disclosure Disclosure Title Location
GRI 3-3 Management of topics

See our Energy Management issue brief. 

GRI 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization FY2025 data will be available in Q2 2026.
GRI 302-2 Energy consumption outside of the organization   FY2025 data will be available in Q2 2026.
GRI 302-3 Energy intensity FY2025 data will be available in Q2 2026.
GRI 302-4 Reduction of energy consumption FY2025 data will be available in Q2 2026.
GRI 302-5 Reductions in energy requirements of products and services   

AT&T does not track this data, but we expect our device manufacturers to align with best-in-class energy efficiency practices. This alignment includes analyzing the life cycle performance of their devices to estimate energy impacts, incorporating or further developing energy management features on their devices. Since 2015, AT&T has worked with other companies and industry associations to improve the energy efficiency of internet modems, routers and other in-home equipment through the Small Network Equipment Voluntary Agreement. Under the voluntary agreement, the average weighted power of each category of new small network equipment relative to broadband speed delivered has decreased annually since 2015, achieving an 89% overall reduction in 2024.

GRI 305: Emissions

Standard Disclosure Disclosure Title Location
GRI 3-3 Management of topics

See our Efficiency & Emissions issue brief.

GRI 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions FY2025 data will be available in Q2 2026.
GRI 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions FY2025 data will be available in Q2 2026.
GRI 305-3 Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions FY2025 data will be available in Q2 2026.
GRI 305-4 GHG emissions intensity FY2025 data will be available in Q2 2026.
GRI 305-5 Reduction of GHG emissions FY2025 data will be available in Q2 2026.
GRI 305-6 Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) FY2025 data will be available in Q2 2026.
GRI 305-7 Nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and other significant air emissions

AT&T does not disclose this information.

GRI 418: Customer Privacy

Standard Disclosure Disclosure Title Location
GRI 3-3 Management of topics

See our Privacy issue brief and the AT&T Privacy Center.

GRI 418-1 Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data

We work hard to protect and safeguard the privacy of consumer and employee information. But like all companies, we are faced with attempts to gain unauthorized access to our customers’ or employees’ data. The details associated with any such events are confidential. For more information on data protection and security, see the AT&T Privacy Center and our Privacy issue brief.

Cybersecurity

Standard Disclosure Disclosure Title Location
GRI 3-3 Management of topics

See our Cybersecurity issue brief.

N/A Cybersecurity

See our Cybersecurity issue brief.

Technological Innovation

Standard Disclosure Disclosure Title Location
GRI 3-3 Management of topics

See our Innovation & Responsible Technology issue brief.

N/A Technology innovation

See our Innovation & Responsible Technology issue brief.

Disaster Response & Relief

Standard Disclosure Disclosure Title Location
GRI 3-3 Management of topics

See our Network Resilience and Community Engagement & Investment issue briefs.

N/A Disaster response & relief

See our Network Resilience and Community Engagement & Investment issue briefs.

Responsible AI

Standard Disclosure Disclosure Title Location
GRI 3-3 Management of topics

See our Responsible AI issue brief.

N/A

Responsible AI

See our Responsible AI issue brief.

Last Updated 4/2/26

  1. As reported in our Form 10-K.