Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Tegna Inc. is a media company that owns and operates television stations and digital media properties, with revenue primarily from advertising and subscriptions

. The company does not offer lending, deposit, or other consumer financial services. Therefore, all KPIs related to financial products, pricing, customer debt, lending compliance, or financial data accessibility are not applicable to its core business operations. While the TEGNA Foundation, sponsored by Tegna Inc., awards grants to non-profits that support economic development and financial literacy , , these are philanthropic activities by a foundation and do not represent direct financial services, loan portfolios, or profit reinvestment in community finance by Tegna Inc. itself.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Tegna Inc.'s CEO to median employee pay ratio was 130:1 for fiscal year 2024.

Employee sentiment, based on 601 reviews as of January 2026, shows an overall rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, which translates to an engagement score of 58/100. This overall rating decreased by 13% over the preceding 12 months. Employee reviews frequently highlight concerns about low pay, understaffing, and a negative corporate culture.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Tegna directed 16% of its spending on outside products and services to diverse suppliers, based on an analysis of its top 200 vendors.

The company transacts with 285 certified diverse vendors.

Honest & Fair Business

Tegna incurred $290,500 in ethics-related monetary losses and voluntary contributions within the past three years, including $225,500 related to FCC rules in 2021

and $65,000 from a libel legal proceeding in 2024. The company has a comprehensive Whistleblower Protection & Ethics Violations Reporting Policy, which allows for anonymous reporting via a hotline and email, and explicitly states employees will not face retribution for good faith reports. Tegna's Board of Directors is composed of 90% independent directors (9 out of 10). The company has an anti-corruption policy prohibiting conflicts of interest, improper use of funds, and includes guidelines for gifts and entertainment. The company represents compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UK Bribery Act since January 1, 2022. but details on training frequency or effectiveness metrics are not provided.

Kind to Animals

Tegna Inc. is a media company, and its core business model does not involve activities typically associated with animal welfare KPIs, such as product manufacturing, animal testing, animal agriculture, or the use of animal-derived ingredients. explicitly states no significant involvement in animal testing, fur, or specialty leather.

Consequently, all KPIs related to cruelty-free certification, animal testing, humane operations, wildlife conservation impact, ethical input substitution, supplier audits, cage-free sourcing, R&D in animal-free technologies, animal agriculture ethics, and policy engagement are not applicable to its core operations. The company has made charitable donations to animal welfare organizations, including a $3,000 grant to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center and financial support to K-9 New Life, but these do not directly map to the specific quantitative metrics of the KPIs.

Planet-Friendly Business

Tegna is exploring the potential for setting science-based GHG emissions targets.

The company is conducting a qualitative assessment of its climate-related risks and opportunities, including physical impacts and the transition to a low-carbon economy, following TCFD guidance. Tegna stations support local biodiversity initiatives through grants, and one affiliate partnered to donate a minimum of $50,000 to The Nature Conservancy in Oregon. Tegna has a developing climate justice program, with its Foundation's DE&I Grant Committee accepting proposals for environmental justice efforts in marginalized communities, focusing on equitable access to clean water and aiding those impacted by pollution and disasters.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Tegna Inc. has over 20 formal partnerships, including with its 37 local stations

and nine media grants to organizations such as the Indigenous Journalists Association and Asian American Journalists Association . The company has faced cultural appropriation incidents, including a 2014 incident where the CEO mistook a Black board nominee for a hotel valet . In response to this incident, Tegna hired an outside law firm to review it , and the CEO issued an apology and a memo to employees , indicating a reactive approach to cultural incidents.

Safe & Smart Tech

The company states that cybersecurity risks have not materially affected its business strategy, operations, or financial condition to date, despite experiencing threats.

It implements multifactor authentication on all critical systems and maintains an extensive patching and software update program, complemented by vulnerability and penetration testing. All new employees are required to take a cybersecurity training course, and mandatory quarterly training modules are provided for all employees. The company states compliance with applicable laws, including specific adherence to California privacy laws regarding data sales and sensitive information, though it does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals. Users are afforded rights to access, delete, and correct their personal data, and can opt-out of marketing and targeted advertising. Furthermore, the TEGNA Foundation actively supports digital rights through grants for First Amendment freedoms, freedom of speech, and cybersecurity training for journalists. There are no documented incidents of unauthorized data use.