Better Health for All

Warner Bros. Discovery demonstrates a strong commitment to mental health and health education. Its comprehensive mental health initiatives include 24/7 access to licensed therapists, apps, and peer support for employees and their families globally.

For the public, WBD operates a mental health hub with crisis resources for viewers and provides guidance for sensitive storylines in 30 titles across its streaming services and networks. TVN24 received the Beautiful Brain Award in 2023 for its mental health efforts , and WBD's Wellbeing Festival, a 2022 C2HR Workplace Wellness Award winner, featured over 50 sessions. In health education, Discovery Education provides free digital learning resources to approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide in over 100 countries , covering mental health, substance misuse, self-esteem, and health equity, including a partnership with CVS Health for substance misuse education. These free resources also contribute to price accessibility. For addiction mitigation, WBD offers mental health services covering substance abuse for employees , provides public resources via its mental health hub , and supports student education on substance misuse. Furthermore, WBD ensures healthcare data responsibility through secure patient portals for employees , confidential coaching sessions , and dedicated teams focused on privacy and data protection.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is a global media and entertainment company, not a financial institution. The ethical value 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' specifically assesses activities related to lending, insuring, moving, or storing money, and how financial institutions democratize access to fair financial services. While the provided articles discuss the company's investments in studio complexes and theme parks

, job creation , content production , and legal challenges related to corporate financial management , , these activities do not fall under the scope of financial services, consumer lending, or financial inclusion as defined by the specific KPIs in the rubric. Therefore, no relevant evidence was found to score any of the KPIs.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

The CEO-to-median employee pay ratio for Warner Bros. Discovery in 2024 was 398 to 1

, with CEO David Zaslav earning $51.9 million and the median employee earning $130,316. Shareholders rejected the 2024 executive compensation packages in a non-binding "Say-on-Pay" vote. The company recognized the unionization efforts of 50 production workers at Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios. Warner Bros. Discovery is signatory to more than 110 entertainment industry collective bargaining agreements in the United States. In November 2025, a lawsuit was filed against Warner Bros. Studio Operations alleging employees were made to work through meal breaks and work unpaid overtime. In July 2024, a lawsuit alleged Warner Bros. failed to pay background actors properly, citing California labor law violations. In April 2024, a complaint was filed against WBD alleging civil rights violations and unequal compensation. In July 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery laid off approximately 10% of its Motion Picture Group staff, estimated to be 50+ jobs.

Honest & Fair Business

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has faced several ethical challenges. Since 2000, the company has incurred approximately $81.3 million in penalties, predominantly for employment-related offenses ($78.9 million) and consumer protection violations ($2.3 million).

In 2024, a class action lawsuit alleged WBD misled investors regarding financial prospects. Also in 2024, two directors resigned due to Department of Justice antitrust concerns over overlapping services. In 2023, WBD attempted to shelve a film for a $30 million tax break, reversing the decision after public backlash. Despite these issues, WBD has established a comprehensive Ethics & Compliance Program, which includes a Code of Ethics available in multiple languages, risk-based training, and a confidential ethics hotline for reporting concerns. In 2023, the company adopted a Compensation Clawback Policy to recoup erroneously awarded incentive-based compensation following financial restatements. WBD also emphasizes strong corporate governance with 12 independent directors and has outlined actions to combat modern slavery in its supply chain.

Kind to Animals

Warner Bros. Discovery demonstrates significant engagement in wildlife conservation. In collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund, the company launched Project CAT, which conserves nearly six million acres of tiger habitat across India, Bhutan, Russia, and the Sundarbans

. Additionally, during "Shark Week," Warner Bros. partnered with WWF to raise awareness and support ecosystem protection for baby hammerheads and critical shark habitats . The company also runs the global "Racing Extinction" initiative to combat wildlife trafficking and protect endangered species through content and educational curricula . Furthermore, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London has a policy not to use live animals in its attractions, indicating no animal husbandry or captive operations under company control .

No War, No Weapons

Warner Bros. Discovery's core business is media and entertainment, with no evidence of involvement in arms manufacturing or military contracts. In October 2023, the CEO condemned terrorist attacks and encouraged employee support through a matching gift program.

The company's guiding principles promote inclusion and diverse voices, and its corporate social responsibility efforts include partnerships with organizations like Save the Children to reduce inequality. In March 2023, WBD partnered to support the Diverse Voices Accelerator, focusing on community rebuilding efforts such as 'Rebuilding Black Wall Street: Greenwood'.

Planet-Friendly Business

Warner Bros. Discovery reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions of 1,034,000 metric tons CO2e in 2022.

The company has set a goal to reduce these emissions by 50% by 2030 and has allocated a $45 million sustainability budget for 2024. WBD integrates environmental considerations into its operations, earning 40 Environmental Media Association Green Seals in 2023, including 28 Gold Seals. Green production guidelines were implemented across 87 productions, leading to an estimated 15% carbon reduction. The company has also invested in renewable energy projects and committed to providing detailed climate impact information by the end of 2024.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Warner Bros. Discovery faced criticism in August 2023 for revoking permission for a Native American studies professor to use archival photos of Indigenous actors in her book

, which prompted concerns about hindering Indigenous cultural history.

Safe & Smart Tech

The company adheres to GDPR, CCPA, and new privacy laws, supported by a centralized team managing data governance

. It also utilizes data clean rooms to eliminate third-party data transfers , an approach aimed at reducing privacy concerns and enhancing data security and compliance .

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Warner Bros. Discovery implements a waste reduction strategy that includes source reduction, material reuse, recycling, composting, and donations to local community partners.

The company also utilizes clean technology solutions such as battery-powered generators and alternative fuels in its production practices. WBD integrates circular design principles into some product lines, exemplified by 'Magical Builders' collectibles made entirely from FSC-certified cardboard to reduce single-use plastics, and a 'Sustainably Crafted' capsule collection developed with Nautica.