Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc., commonly known as Verizon, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2000, Verizon has established itself as a key player in the industry, primarily operating in major regions across North America. The company offers a diverse range of services, including wireless communications, broadband, and digital television, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. With a strong focus on 5G technology and network reliability, Verizon has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a market leader. The company is renowned for its extensive fibre-optic network and robust mobile services, which cater to both individual consumers and businesses. Verizon's dedication to enhancing connectivity and delivering cutting-edge solutions has solidified its reputation as a trusted provider in the telecommunications sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Verizon's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Verizon's score of 48 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Verizon's reported carbon emissions
As of 2023, Verizon's carbon emissions total approximately 15,124,184,000 kg CO2e, comprising 269,333,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 2,195,515,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 15,124,184,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Verizon has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions significantly. The company has set ambitious targets, aiming for a 53% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Verizon plans to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 40% by 2035, also from a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, Verizon has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2035. Verizon's climate initiatives align with industry standards, reflecting a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The company is a signatory of the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 372,496,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,259,727,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 91,365,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Verizon is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
