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Liberty Broadband Corporation.

LBRDA.US | Activities of holding companies

Liberty Broadband Corporation is a holding company that primarily invests in and operates businesses in the communications industry. Its main asset is its controlling stake in Charter Communications, a leading broadband communications company and cable operator in the United States. Charter provides...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Liberty Broadband (LBRDA.US) has a mixed ethical profile. Its Charter subsidiary faced a 2023 data breach exposing over 550,000 customer details. Reports also suggest Charter was among telecoms allegedly hacked by a state-backed group for sensitive data; it declined comment. Conversely, Charter offers affordable internet via the Affordable Connectivity Program and Spectrum Internet Assist, expanding access to low-income and rural households. This access can reportedly enable significant telehealth savings and boost low-income household earnings. Concerns include a 116:1 CEO-to-median pay ratio and a gender pay gap in UK operations reportedly above market average. Charter targets carbon neutrality by 2035, but its Scope 3 emissions have reportedly been increasing.

Value Scores

Better Health for All-20
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-40
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Kind to Animals-50
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-40
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech-20
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

-20

Liberty Broadband's primary asset, Charter Communications, provides broadband services that enable telehealth, which saves patients $93-$141 per visit.

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This connection to telehealth is considered a modest positive health outcome. The company actively promotes the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to reach unconnected low-income families, but the article does not provide specific data on the percentage of vulnerable populations reached, only that it aims to reach those in need.
2
GCI, a Liberty company, has a suicide prevention grant program, but the scale and funding of this program are not detailed beyond GCI's general annual giving of over $2 million, making it a limited initiative.
3

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Liberty Broadband Corporation is a holding company primarily invested in the communications industry. The provided articles are marketing materials for telecommunications services (internet, mobile, phones) and explicitly state they do not contain any data relevant to financial services, lending, insurance, or money management.

1
As the company's core business lies outside financial services, and no evidence was found regarding financial products or services, none of the KPIs under 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' can be scored.
2

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

Liberty Broadband Corporation reported a CEO-to-median employee pay ratio of 92:1 in 2024.

1

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

The company does not directly source 3TG (tantalum, tin, tungsten, or gold), which are considered high-risk materials under the Conflict Minerals Rule.

1

Honest & Fair Business

-40

The company has anonymous whistleblowing channels and a compliance line, and explicitly states it will not permit retaliation against individuals who report suspected violations in good faith.

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However, there is no evidence of independent investigation processes for these reports. A comprehensive anti-corruption policy, published in November 2023, prohibits unlawful payments and applies to all directors, officers, employees, agents, and contractors.
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It requires periodic anti-corruption training for employees at Level 6 and above, and for certain employees below Level 6 as determined by the Central Legal Department.
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The policy also mandates accurate record-keeping, prohibits undisclosed funds, and requires anti-corruption provisions in agreements with third parties who interact with government entities on the company's behalf.
4

Kind to Animals

-50

Spectrum Brands, a related entity, performs animal testing as mandated by the EPA and FDA, but does not conduct or permit studies requiring invasive techniques or loss of life.

1
Liberty Broadband, through its subsidiary GCI, sponsors the Iditarod race with over $250,000 annually.
2
PETA has become a shareholder in Liberty Broadband to confront executives regarding this sponsorship, citing over 150 dog deaths in the race, including at least three during the 2024 race and five during training.
3

No War, No Weapons

0

The provided articles, primarily financial reports and regulatory updates for a communications company, do not contain specific, concrete data points that directly address the quantitative thresholds for any of the 'No War, No Weapons' KPIs. Information regarding revenue from arms contracts, dual-use technology R&D, sales to embargoed regimes, peacebuilding investments, conflict divestment policies, board oversight of defense, export end-user certificates, lobbying on arms control, humanitarian procurement, human rights due diligence in conflict areas, Arms Trade Treaty compliance, AI military safeguards, UN Guiding Principles alignment, dual-use item screening, surveillance transparency tied to militarization, ethical red lines, exposure to controversial weapons, war-risk audit results, annual conflict partner reviews, defense divestment, conflict minerals percentage, peace tech investment ratio, conflict zone procurement, or ethical red lines compliance rate is not present in a quantifiable form that matches the rubric's requirements.

1

Planet-Friendly Business

-40

Liberty Broadband Corporation (LBRDK) reported current emissions of 127,500 metric tons CO2 equivalent, with a 45% reduction target by 2030.

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A majority of Liberty Global's operations (Telenet, VodafoneZiggo, and Virgin Media O2) have science-based approved Net Zero targets for 2040, and Liberty Global has a commitment to SBTi approved targets.
2
The company procures 96% renewable electricity across the Group.
3
Two of Charter Communications' five National Data Centers are LEED certified (Gold and Silver).
4
Liberty Broadband's e-waste recycling rate is 82%, with 87% for network equipment and 77% for customer premises equipment.
5
78% of Liberty Global Group and JVs' 2024 financings were green or sustainable.
6
The company conducted its first-ever Life Cycle Assessment for a Mini TV Box.
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Latest customer premises equipment products are made entirely of post-consumer recycled plastic, and the Apollo box casing is almost entirely made from recycled plastic.
8
The company observes and ensures compliance with local and international environmental laws and regulations, with no major violations reported.
9
Charter Communications aims for carbon neutrality in its operations by 2035.
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Charter Communications includes disclosure aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
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Climate-related risks and opportunities are assessed under different climate scenarios.
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The company saved 135 tonnes of virgin plastic and 7 tonnes of polythene bags in packaging in 2022.
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Charter's Spectrum Community Assist program has invested $7 million in grants since 2017.
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Charter also has a Broadband Technician Apprenticeship Program certified by the U.S. Department of Labor.
15

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess Liberty Broadband Corporation on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

-20

Liberty Broadband's subsidiary, Charter Communications, experienced a third-party vendor data breach in January 2023, exposing personal information of over 550,000 customers.

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In January 2025, Charter's networks were breached by a Chinese state-backed threat group, accessing text messages, voicemails, phone calls, and wiretap information, though Charter declined to comment on the scope.
2
The company has no formal AI ethics policy, despite the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act taking effect in June 2026, which will govern AI systems.
3
The California Privacy Protection Agency's new cybersecurity regulations will require annual cybersecurity audits for Charter by April 1, 2028, if personal data processing presents significant risk, but no current audit practices are detailed.
4
Employee cybersecurity awareness and training, phishing tests, and penetration testing are implemented, with training also available to the board of directors.
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The company uses encryption of data and vulnerability management as measures to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
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Charter's Advanced Home WiFi platform provides customers with detailed visibility and control over connected devices.
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Liberty Broadband collects and stores various types of information about customers and their use of the service, and its website uses cookies and does not respond to 'do not track' signals.
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Liberty Broadband states it endeavors to protect Personal Information using reasonable security measures but cannot guarantee complete security, and recommends using encryption technology.
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Charter is subject to extensive federal, state, and local regulations, including the Communications Act which limits its ability to collect, use, and disclose personally identifiable information.
10

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No evidence available to assess Liberty Broadband Corporation on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.

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