Political Engagement
Antero’s approach to political involvement is governed by the Corporate Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which includes guidelines and principles for Antero and its employees with respect to participation in the political process.
Political Contributions
Subject to its Code of Conduct, Antero encourages the personal participation of its employees, directors, and officers in federal, state and local elective processes.
Corporate Contributions
Any political contributions by Antero, whether monetary or in-kind, are permissible at the state and local level only where permitted by law and approved by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. No Antero funds, assets or resources may be used to support any political candidate, committee, or party, except as explicitly set forth in the policy. The policy considers in-kind donations—such as ticket purchases for political dinners, reimbursed employee contributions or the use of Antero facilities—as political contributions.
Personal Contributions and PACs
Directors, officers and other employees or representatives may not make personal political contributions for or in the name of Antero and will not receive reimbursement or compensation increases for personal campaign contributions. Antero may establish a Political Action Committee (PAC) funded only by voluntary contributions from employees, shareholders or other individuals. Corporate funds are authorized for lawful administrative expenditures on behalf of a company-sponsored PAC.
Lobbying-Related Activities and Trade Association Membership
Where appropriate and permitted by law, Antero engages in direct lobbying to advance policies specific to Antero’s strategic interests and general industry initiatives.
Antero works with multiple trade organizations on direct advocacy, standards development, and industry best practices. Antero’s membership in an organization is not an endorsement of every position taken by that organization. Antero annually discloses in its ESG reports on trade association membership where payments exceed $25,000.
