Largest international cable operator included in World and North America Indices
Published 09-16-14
Submitted by Liberty Global
Liberty Global plc (“Liberty Global”) (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK) today announced its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices.
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) track the performance of leading companies in terms of their economic, environmental, governance and social performance. Each year, over 3,000 publicly traded companies are invited to participate in this corporate sustainability assessment and Liberty Global’s inclusion is evidence of our continued progress in delivering our Corporate Responsibility (CR) strategy.
Highlights from the year included:
Rick Westerman, head of Liberty's Corporate Responsibility Committee, commented “We are committed to expanding access to the digital world in all the markets we serve and to do this sustainably, safely and responsibly. Our listing in these well-respected indices recognizes the success we have had in meeting this commitment and is a testament to every employee who has helped us in achieving our goals.”
Liberty Global’s 2013 CR Report can be accessed through www.libertyglobal.com/cr.
About Liberty Global
Liberty Global is the largest international cable company with operations in 14 countries. We connect people to the digital world and enable them to discover and experience its endless possibilities. Our market-leading triple-play services are provided through next-generation networks and innovative technology platforms that connected 24 million customers subscribing to 49 million television, broadband and telephony services at June 30, 2014.
Liberty Global’s consumer brands include Virgin Media, UPC, Unitymedia, Kabel BW, Telenet and VTR. Our operations also include Liberty Global Business Services, our commercial division and Liberty Global Ventures, our investment fund. For more information please visit www.libertyglobal.com or contact:
Investor Relations:
Christopher Noyes +1 303.220.6693
Oskar Nooji +1 303.220.4218
John Rea +1 303.220.4238
Corporate Communications:
Marcus Smith +44 20.7190.6374
Bert Holtkamp +31 20.778.9800
Hanne Wolf +1 303.220.6678
Liberty Global plc is an American, British-based telecommunications and television company.
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