Verizon

In 2025, Verizon reported total global emissions of approximately 13.1 billion kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3. Of this, Scope 1 emissions were about 283,397,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 878,832,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were the largest contributor, totalling around 11.99 billion kg CO2e. The primary driver within Scope 3 was purchased goods and services, accounting for approximately 8.51 billion kg CO2e.

The company's total emissions in 2024 were approximately 15.7 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions stood at about 265,859,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 1.45 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 totalled about 13.74 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the most significant category at approximately 10.86 billion kg CO2e.

Verizon has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 53% by 2030, against a 2019 baseline, to align with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. This target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, the company aims for a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from its value chain by 2035, also based on a 2019 baseline, to