A strong corporate governance framework is vital to the way we conduct our business. It defines the roles and responsibilities of our board, ensures oversight of our strategies and operations and promotes ethical behavior—helping us make a positive impact on teammates, shareholders and communities.
Our progress.
of our current board is independent, including an independent chair1
assists the board with overseeing sustainability strategies, goals and initiatives and regularly engages with senior management
to 0.27 in 2025, a 46% year-over-year improvement and approximately 90% lower than the US average TRIR2
operation of our Security Operations Center to monitor and address cyberthreats
1 As of June 2026.
2 The US average TRIR was obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Average is for full year 2024 because 2025 data has not yet been released.
Strong governance for a resilient future.
Our board provides oversight of our strategy, operations and sustainability priorities. The Nominating and Governance Committee, chaired by Tammy Jones, supports the board’s oversight of sustainability-related risks, opportunities and progress, with quarterly updates from senior management.
Accountability and integrity are the foundation for our governance approach. We maintain a strong corporate governance framework that clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of our board, promotes ethical behavior and supports effective decision-making across the business. Our board balances fresh perspectives with deep institutional knowledge to strengthen oversight and business insight.
Here are some other ways we achieve strong corporate governance:
- Annual director elections and mandatory retirement age (72)
- Separate board chair and CEO roles
- One share, one vote standard
- Shareholder rights, including proxy access, the ability to call special meetings and a simple majority vote for charter and bylaw amendments
- Stock ownership and retention guidelines and no pledging of company stock
- Annual board, committee and CEO evaluations
Leveraging a broad range of expertise.
Our board has an impressive mix of skills, backgrounds and experiences that enhance decision making and position the company to execute on its strategy to become a best-in-class US tower operator.
P. Robert Bartolo
Board Chair
Andrea J. Goldsmith
Director
Chris Hillabrant
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
Tammy K. Jones
Director
Kevin T. Kabat
Director
Katherine Motlagh
Director
Anthony J. Melone
Director
Kevin A. Stephens
Director
Matthew Thornton, III
Director
Board snapshot.3
average age
years average tenure
independent
Highlights of experiences and skill sets across our board.3
US public company board experience
Executive leadership
financial experience
HR / compensation
Risk management
Wireless, telecom and/or REIT industry
3 As of June 2026.
Creating a safe work environment.
One way we live our CORE Four values is by focusing on the safety of our teammates, partners, customers and communities. As a focused US tower operator, we apply consistent safety standards across our operations, supported by defined policies, procedures and training designed to prevent injuries and incidents. To do this, we focus on three areas:
- Safety reporting: Teammates are required to report safety incidents and complete an Accident Investigation Report. Data from investigations is analyzed to identify root causes and to inform corrective actions.
- Safety oversight: Our Safety Committee provides oversight of safety and risk management programs, reviewing incidents to understand root causes and actions in an effort to reduce future risk, reinforcing accountability across the organization.
- Safety training: Safety training is tailored to role-specific risks and is a core component of our program, helping all parties perform their work safely and consistently.
hours in 2025 dedicated to comprehensive safety training, underscoring our proactive approach to fostering a safe working environment
Site Safety Observations in 2025 during which contractor work and procedures were inspected for compliance with our rigorous safety requirements
Employee Safety Statistics4
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Number of OSHA Recordable Incidents | 17 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 11 |
| Total Number of Lost Time Incidents | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Lost Time Injury Rate | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Total OSHA Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)5 | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.50 | 0.27 |
| Fatalities6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)5 well below average
4 Employee safety statistics reflect full-year 2025 data for all Crown Castle employees across towers, small cell, and fiber operations. Separate disclosures for contractors and subcontractors are provided below.
5 Calculated as the number of US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Recordable Incidents multiplied by 200,000, divided by the total number of hours worked by all employees during the reporting period.
6 Represents the number of employee fatalities, if any, associated with work performed at a Crown Castle site.
7 The US average TRIR and lessors of real estate (NAICS Code 5311) industry average TRIR were obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Averages are for full year 2024, because 2025 data has not yet been released.
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Advancing fleet safety through proactive controls.
Nationwide
Sustaining First Aid and CPR readiness across our workforce.
Nationwide
Contractor health and safety.
We partner with a trusted network of contractors and subcontractors to build and maintain our infrastructure assets and meet the varying needs of our customers and communities. We look to partner with companies who share our commitment to safety, integrity and operational excellence. We contractually require contractors to follow certain safety rules and standards and utilize both internal and external systems to track their qualifications, insurance and safety performance.
Tower Contractor Safety Statistics8
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Total OSHA Recordable Incidents9 | 1 |
| Ratio of Total OSHA Recordable Incidents to Aggregate Services10 | 0.00001 |
| Fatalities11 | 0 |
8 Data reflects incidents related to our tower sites under Crown Castle’s oversight, including managed and hired contractors and subcontractors, which (1) are disclosed to Crown Castle by our third-party contractor management system or are otherwise disclosed to Crown Castle and (2) meet the criteria detailed in the footnotes below.
9 Calculated as the number of OSHA Recordable Incidents for managed and hired contractors and subcontractors performing work at Crown Castle tower sites
10 Calculated as the number of OSHA Recordable Incidents for managed and hired contractors and subcontractors performing work at Crown Castle tower sites divided by the number of aggregate services performed at Crown Castle tower sites during 2025.
11 Represents the number of contractor and subcontractor fatalities, if any, associated with work performed at a Crown Castle tower site.
Building reliable, durable infrastructure.
Our infrastructure is designed and operated to support consistent performance and resiliency for our customers and communities. We focus on disciplined operations, proactive maintenance and risk-informed planning across our tower portfolio. Key elements of our approach include:
- Resilient design: Our infrastructure is designed to withstand a range of extreme weather conditions.
- Emergency preparedness: We support continuity through participation in government programs and semiannual weather and disaster simulations.
- Inspections: We proactively perform site inspections to ensure the safety and structural integrity of our assets, as well as to validate compliance with relevant standards.
- 24/7 Monitoring: Our US-based Network Operations Center (NOC) continually monitors our assets, and we have many locally based teams to respond quickly if needed.
In 2024, we enhanced our internal climate risk management processes by integrating quantitative climate scenario modeling conducted by S&P Global using their Climanomics® software platform. The analysis, which assessed the resilience of our assets against nine physical hazards under four climate scenarios, indicated that our tower portfolio is resilient under the assessed scenarios and is not expected to face material physical risks in the short-, medium-, or long-term, with financial impacts estimated to be minor. Refer to our TCFD Index for full results, including additional details on methodology and climate data sources.
Mitigating wildfire risks across our operations.
Through our Wildfire Risk Mitigation Program, we take proactive steps to manage and raise awareness of wildfire risks across our tower portfolio.
For sites with elevated wildfire risk, we implement enhanced safety precautions to reduce potential impacts. Our dedicated teams monitor daily weather conditions and determine which sites require elevated safety protocols throughout the project. Additionally, we created a no-weld structural modification solution which helps limit hot work on our sites.
of contractors performing hot work on sites with an elevated wildfire risk complete a pre-construction check-in where fire prevention procedures are reviewed and observed live
of contractors performing hot work on tower sites are required to achieve a specialized qualification, comprising training on wildfire risks and prevention and pledging to adhere to Crown Castle hot work standards, which include having a dedicated fire watch during and after the hot work
Safeguarding our network and data.
Protecting our corporate network and data is a critical priority. We maintain a comprehensive Information Security Program to strengthen awareness of cybersecurity threats and promote vigilance among our end-users. Cybersecurity training is provided to all new teammates, with mandatory annual refresher courses for all teammates.
Aligned with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, our program includes continuous monitoring, defined incident response protocols and regular evaluation of controls. Key elements of our Information Security Program, such as insider threat detection, vulnerability management and incident response capabilities, are subject to independent external audits. We continue to evolve our approach to address emerging risks, including those related to advancing technologies such as AI.
Our Information Security Policy reinforces our commitment to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our data, supported by defined standards and regular table-top exercises to enhance preparedness.
operation of our Security Operations Center to monitor and address cyberthreats
is composed of senior leaders across our company and provides guidance and oversight for implementing organization-wide security and data protection compliance programs
cybersecurity training modules completed12
test phishing emails sent12
standards13 used to audit designated sites, which include rigorous physical access controls, technical controls such as network monitoring and uptime availability and comprehensive incident response measures
12 As of December 31, 2025.
13 As of December 31, 2025, sixteen data center sites have been audited to System and Organization Control 2 (SOC2) standards by an independent, third-party assurance provider. SOC2 standards, governed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), are criteria for managing customer data based on five trust service principles: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy.