Better Health for All

Paramount Global has expanded its 'Mental Health Is Health' campaign internationally

, featuring a digital series , a World Mental Health Day Public Service Announcement , and partnerships with organizations like ChangeX and Born This Way Foundation to provide resources and support . For its employees, Paramount offers comprehensive mental health resources , including access to counseling services , subscriptions to mental health apps , educational resources , and behavioral-change applications . The company also piloted the Ginger for Teens program to support adolescent mental health , and in 2024, its CSR report highlighted Mental Health Month activities , gratitude-focused events , and a mindfulness workshop for employees .

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Paramount Global is a media and entertainment company and does not offer lending, deposit, or other core financial services to consumers. Consequently, KPIs related to financial products, pricing, debt burden, financial data accessibility, and geographic inclusion for banking services are not applicable, scoring 0 as per the rubric. While the company engages in social impact initiatives, such as the 'Talent for Good' program supporting nonprofits

and the Dora Fund providing grants for girls' education, these do not constitute 'community finance' or 'loan/insurance book' as defined by the specific KPIs. No specific percentage of profit reinvested in community finance was provided. Although Paramount joined the Financial Literacy for All movement, no data on the reach or outcomes of its own financial literacy programs was available.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

In February 2025, Paramount's co-CEOs eliminated diversity-related staffing goals and ceased demographic data collection, citing new federal mandates

. This decision sparked internal employee backlash and concerns about the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion . In October 2024, Paramount Global faced a class action lawsuit alleging violations of New York's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act for laying off over 300 employees in September without the required 90-day notice . Additionally, in May 2024, Paramount Pictures Corp. faced a class action lawsuit accusing misconduct regarding wage payment, expense reimbursement, and employee break times . Despite these challenges, Paramount Global was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles in 2023 . The company also released its fifth annual ESG Report in October 2024, detailing efforts in workforce culture , and its Business Conduct Statement emphasizes a commitment to ethical standards, including diversity, inclusion, and a harassment-free workplace .

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Paramount reported no instances of forced or child labor in its operations or supply chain in 2023, based on internal awareness and a survey of 34 out of 49 assessed suppliers.

The company conducts due diligence, including screening new vendors and using adverse media screening tools. Paramount's Vendor Code of Conduct in 2023 covered 65 Critical Tier 1 Suppliers, representing 93% of annual spend, and includes ethical sourcing clauses. The company's core business is television programming and broadcasting, leading to an assessment of low risk for forced or child labor in its supply chain, as suppliers are largely technical and professional in nature.

Honest & Fair Business

Paramount Global has a comprehensive Business Conduct Statement (BCS) that outlines its commitment to ethical business practices.

The BCS emphasizes preventing bribery and corruption, detecting money laundering, complying with international sanctions and export controls, adhering to competition laws, maintaining complete and accurate records, and preventing tax evasion and its facilitation. Employees are expected to follow all applicable laws and company policies related to gifts and entertainment, never offering or accepting improper payments or incentives, and always recording all payments and receipts completely.

Kind to Animals

Paramount Studios hosted the 40th-anniversary gala for Last Chance for Animals (LCA), celebrating achievements in animal advocacy, including a ban on the dog meat trade.

As a media and entertainment company, Paramount Global does not have operations related to animal testing, animal agriculture, or animal-derived products.

Planet-Friendly Business

Paramount Pictures Lot achieved a 46% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2023

, working towards a 50% reduction target by 2028 . In 2023, Paramount reduced waste by 22.7% and invested $3.4 million in sustainable production technologies . The company also invested $5.7 million in environmental conservation , which included planting 250,000 trees and funding ocean conservation and climate education . In 2021, 34 Paramount productions utilized the Green Production Guide , and Paramount's VIS UK received albert certification for 33 projects , contributing to reduced carbon emissions on set.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Paramount Global has faced two reported cultural appropriation incidents: the casting in "Ghost in the Shell" (2017)

and the portrayal in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961). These incidents led to social media outrage and protests.

Safe & Smart Tech

Paramount Global reported a data breach between May and June 2023, affecting fewer than 100 individuals, which resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive personal information.

In response, the company secured impacted systems, initiated an investigation with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement, implemented enhanced security measures, and offered free credit monitoring services. Paramount's information security program aligns with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and leverages ISO 27001 standards. This program includes regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and employee training on cybersecurity and privacy.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Paramount Global's Television Studios and Motion Picture Group productions achieved an average waste diversion rate of 56% in 2021.

For paper usage, 51% of the paper used per production in 2021 was recycled. The company has implemented multiple waste reduction initiatives, including expanding the Green Production Guide to 34 productions in 2021 , collecting 2,300 pounds of e-waste , donating materials valued at $142,830 , and launching a program to remove five million pounds of ocean plastic. However, the Paramount Multi-Platform Group is still developing waste reduction goals , and supplier waste requirements are limited to some catering contracts and encouragement for studios to use albert guidelines.