Overall impact
B (75)

Commentary

PLDT is a strong overall performer. With a 'B' rating of 74.9 for overall impact (89th percentile compared to all companies), PLDT ranks 14th out of 88 industry peers, behind Orange, KPN, Safaricom and 10 others, and ahead of PDF Wireless, Oi SA , Telstra and 71 others. On top material causes for PLDT's industry (Telecommunications), PLDT performs well in Conflict Free Mineral Production (96.2 score), Decent, Safe Work Opportunities (95.6), Disaster Readiness and Effective Aid (95.8) and 4 other causes where it received an 'A' score and performs poorly in Technology Innovation (37.9 score).
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Company
Employees
14,128
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Wireless Telecommunication Services
Sub-industry
Integrated Telecommunication Services
SASB industry
Telecommunication Services
Headquarters
Philippines
Share classes
PHI
Description
PLDT Inc. provides telecommunications and digital services in the Philippines. The company operates through three segments: Wireless, Fixed Line, and Others. It offers cellular mobile, internet broadband distribution, operations support, software development, and satellite information and messaging services; and sells Wi-Fi access equipment. The company also provides fixed line telecommunications services; business infrastructure and solutions; intelligent data processing and implementation, and data analytics insight generation services; and information and communications infrastructure for Internet-based services, e-commerce, customer relationship management, and information technology (IT) related services. In addition, it offers managed IT outsourcing, Internet-based purchasing, IT consulting and professional, and bills printing and other related value-added services; provides full-services customer rewards and loyalty programs; and distributes Filipino channels and content services. Further, the company engages in the sale of mobile handsets, broadband data routers, tablets, and accessories; and cross-border digital platforms, and other allied services. Additionally, it provides gaming support services; internet services; mobile internet and broadband, and data services; content and mobile application; IT solutions; data and multi-media services; domestic leased lines; alternative messaging solutions, such as over-the-top services, social media, and messenger application; inbound roaming and other services; mobile prepaid and postpaid services; and fixed wireless broadband services. The company was formerly known as Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company and changed its name to PLDT Inc. in July 2016. PLDT Inc. was incorporated in 1928 and is headquartered in Makati City, the Philippines.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for PLDT, based on its industry sub-industry Integrated Telecommunication Services. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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