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Our ESG Approach

Our ESG Infrastructure

It’s one thing to want to create ubiquitous connectivity in challenging areas, and quite another to do so in a way that supports the forward growth of the communities and delivers strong returns on investments. Our ESG infrastructure is guided by a respectful, thoughtful, and accountable approach to business because those elements are critical for long-term success.

The Meaningful Components of Business Practice Excellence

Our environmental, social, and governance approach is inclusive of these key components:

Commitment

To remain committed for the long-term to the people and communities we serve.

Respect

To best reflect the diversity of the people, their unique business needs, and the communities in which we serve.

Accountability

To stay true to our business model, which contains Centers of Excellence administrative and governance overlays to the distinct and autonomous markets we serve.

Thoughtfulness

To reliably and profitably serve our markets, inclusive of the occasionally volatile weather and climate.

Empowerment

To empower our people and communities to prosper through actions, offerings and beliefs.

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“Competing at the highest level is not about the winning. It’s about preparation, courage, understanding and nurturing your people, and heart. Winning is the result.”

Joe Torre, National Baseball Hall of Fame and legendary baseball player and manager with decades of winning results.

Sustainability Standards and Our ESG Journey

Our ESG infrastructure is informed by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and includes the launch of our formal ESG journey in 2021.

  • One-on-one stakeholder engagement
  • Selection of a sustainability reporting framework
  • ATN Board oversight of ESG efforts.


We have undergone a thorough review process under the SASB, inclusive of:

  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Sustainability practices
  • Financial reports and risk assessments
  • Risk mitigation practices and policies
  • Financial performance Industry best practices


An enhanced view of our strengths, disclosure gaps, challenges, and opportunities is unfolding as we further this work at the infrastructure level.

Governed by the Sustainability Council

Our ESG infrastructure and ESG journey is ongoing, and a meaningful core component of business practice excellence.

The SASB framework is a primary guide for safeguarding and strengthening the practices that enable us to enrich lives and deliver strong, sustainable results for our stakeholders and our company.

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