Better Health for All

Sabre Corporation is a technology company providing software and services to the travel industry. Its core products and services, such as global distribution systems and airline reservation systems, do not have a significant direct positive or negative health impact on the public. The company does not generate revenue from products with direct health harms, nor does it offer health-related products or services that would require considerations for safety, price accessibility, or vulnerable population reach. Sabre does not collect or manage health-related data, engage in public health education, or conduct clinical trials. While Sabre offers internal wellness programs for employees,

these are not considered under the 'Better Health for All' value, which focuses on public health impact, as per the value definition.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Sabre Corporation is a technology company that provides software and services to the travel industry, primarily serving airlines, hotels, travel agencies, and corporations. Its core business does not involve lending, insuring, moving, or storing money for consumers, nor does it offer consumer credit products or financial services. Therefore, all KPIs related to financial products, lending practices, customer financial data, and financial inclusion for underserved populations are not applicable to Sabre Corporation's direct operations. While SABRE Partners AIF Trust holds a 9.9% stake in Aviom India Housing Finance Pvt Ltd, which targets low-income women borrowers, this does not constitute direct evidence for Sabre Corporation's own financial services or customer base.

The company's internal diversity and inclusion initiatives, or its role in facilitating travel bookings, do not fall under the scope of financial inclusion or economic opportunity for marginalized populations as defined by this value.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Sabre Corporation's CEO-to-median employee pay ratio was 110:1 in 2024, with the CEO earning $8,530,530 and the median employee earning $77,793.

The company was found to have violated the overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in a lawsuit, but the court granted summary judgment to Sabre, finding it exempt from FLSA overtime provisions as a "carrier" subject to the Railway Labor Act. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), found statistically significant disparities in base pay for 18 Hispanic employees and 67 female employees, leading to a $300,000 settlement in September 2022 for a violation of Executive Order 11246, though Sabre denies the violation. In 2024, 77% of team members participated in an engagement survey, with 93% agreeing they have a clear and meaningful role and feel valued, 80% agreeing they feel valued, and 82% agreeing they received candid feedback. The voluntary turnover rate was 7.6% in 2023, a decrease from 12.4% in 2022. As of December 31, 2023, 88.0% of the global workforce were full-time employees, 2.2% were part-time, and 9.8% were contractors.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Sabre Corporation, primarily a software and services company, does not procure or trade physical commodities, making the fair trade certification KPI not applicable.

The company has a Supplier Code of Conduct and a Code of Business Ethics that outline minimum standards for ethical business practices, social behavior, and environmental sustainability, requiring suppliers to comply with expectations for social and environmental sustainability, including refraining from bribery, corruption, and human rights violations. However, no percentage of suppliers whose contracts include these enforceable ethical-sourcing clauses is provided.

Honest & Fair Business

Sabre Corporation has a formal whistleblower policy that allows employees, contractors, and consultants to report alleged violations without fear of retaliation.

This policy includes an anonymous hotline hosted by NAVEX EthicsPoint, a third-party vendor, with specific toll-free numbers for various regions. Reporters can check their report status after 5-6 business days. However, there is no evidence provided regarding the independence of the investigation processes. Sabre also has an anti-bribery and corruption policy in place, as well as a Code of Business Ethics, but there is no information on the frequency or effectiveness of training for this policy. Sabre's ESG Controversy Level is reported as 'None' by Yahoo Finance, which is better than the category average of 'Moderate'. However, Sustainalytics reports Sabre's ESG Risk Rating as 'Medium' with a score of 20.7, which is slightly above the category average of 20.7, and ranks it 400 out of 944 in its industry. While Sabre uses NAVEX EthicsPoint for its hotline, there is no explicit information on the extent of independent verification of other ethical claims or compliance.

Kind to Animals

Sabre Corporation is a technology company providing software and services to the travel industry. Its core business model does not involve animal-derived products, animal testing, animal husbandry, or animal agriculture.

Therefore, most animal welfare KPIs are not applicable, resulting in a score of 0 (N/A) for these categories. While the company's CSR policy mentions supporting programs related to animal welfare and protection of flora and fauna, and its Montevideo office has a Dual Impact Recycling Initiative where proceeds support animal welfare projects or animal shelters, this evidence does not provide measurable biodiversity impact, species recovery, or habitat restoration metrics required by the 'wildlife_conservation_impact' KPI. There is no evidence of engagement in multi-stakeholder initiatives for animal-free standards or specific public policy advocacy related to animal welfare.

No War, No Weapons

The provided articles do not contain specific, concrete evidence regarding Sabre Corporation (SABR.US)'s involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, dual-use technology with military applications, or any peacebuilding initiatives. While some articles mention entities named 'Sabre Systems Inc.' and 'Sabre Systems LLC' in the context of defense contracts, these entities are not explicitly identified as Sabre Corporation (SABR.US) or its subsidiaries within the provided text.

Sabre Corporation's core business is described as providing software and services to the travel industry.

Planet-Friendly Business

Sabre Corporation reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for 2023 as 93,484 tCO₂e.

Given the company's business model as a software and services provider, this absolute footprint is considered non-material against the rubric's quantitative thresholds. Sabre submitted a commitment letter to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicating that validation is pending. The company's corporate headquarters is LEED certified, which represents less than 5% of its 51 global offices. No specific environmental compliance violations were mentioned in the provided articles. Sabre has set a net-zero target year of 'before 2050' and a 2030 target to cut emissions in half. The company mentions the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) as a driver for reducing travel-related emissions, suggesting partial TCFD mapping, but lacks explicit scenario analysis or full alignment details.

Safe & Smart Tech

Sabre experienced a ransomware attack in September 2023, affecting nearly 30,000 employees with 1.3 TB of data exfiltrated, including sensitive PII.

This led to disclosure to the Maine Attorney General and an offer of two years of free identity protection. A prior incident in April 2021 involved malware impacting the Radixx Res™ reservation system, and a 2017 breach exposed customer payment card information. The company's cybersecurity investment, including $33.6 million for specific compliance requirements, represents approximately 1.12% of its nearly $3 billion 2023 revenue. Sabre successfully completed its annual PCI DSS assessment in November 2023 and holds ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification. However, the company's previous annual/new-hire security training was deemed ineffective, with employees quickly forgetting information, leading to issues like weak passwords and malicious link clicks. Sabre employs identity and access management tools and conducts vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. The company is subject to various data protection and privacy regulations, including GDPR, and paid $2 million in 2021 to resolve an investigation into a prior data incident.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Sabre has implemented over 10 waste reduction initiatives, including investigating solutions to reduce waste in office spaces, regularly reviewing waste and recycling procedures in its six main facilities, and specific actions like trash segregation, composting, and using reusable kitchen supplies in various offices.

The company also has initiatives to tackle single-use chopstick waste in Singapore, sort and recycle plastic caps in Montevideo, and collect electronic waste and unwanted IT equipment for resale in Krakow. Sabre aims to ensure that at least 50% of its offices have at least two waste streams (general waste and recycling) by 2026. Regarding hazardous waste, SabreTech was found guilty of nine hazardous-materials violations in connection with handling oxygen containers in December 1999, facing possible fines of up to $2.25 million. The Krakow office organized an electronic waste collection drive to divert hazardous materials from landfills in 2023. Sabre expects suppliers to have a written environmental policy addressing waste management and plans to create new sustainable procurement guidelines in 2025 to integrate sustainability into supplier sourcing criteria. The company plans to conduct a waste assessment of offices and activities following the approval of net zero science-based targets, which are to be approved by the end of 2026.