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Verizon Communications·Telecommunications·New York City, United States·Founded 1976·Last verified 22 April 2026
38
out of 100
Below expectationsPending Review

Verizon reports comprehensive emissions data with SBTi-validated targets but relies heavily on financial instruments (REPAs, RECs) rather than physical grid decarbonization. Scope 3 emissions rose year-on-year despite operational reductions. Lead cable contamination lawsuits and hazardous materials violations expose real environmental harm; aggressive climate policy opposition through industry groups contradicts net-zero commitments.

The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
Telecommunications sector ceiling.
55 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
54 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 55) + (0.7 × 54) = 54.3
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 0.7
Final score
Rounded. Below expectations.
38 / 100
The ten questions

Where Verizon Communications is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (7/10, 7/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Water Impact (3/10, 4/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

13 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

[1]Self-reported
Verizon Emissions and Energy Data
Ongoing
Q1Q2Q4
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[2]Third-party verified
Ditch Carbon - Verizon Communications Profile
Unknown
Q1Q3
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[3]Self-reported
Verizon 2021 TCFD Report
2021
Q2Q9
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[4]Public record
Verizon Sustainability: Clean Networks, Smarter EV Fleets
Unknown
Q3Q5Q6Q7
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[5]Public record
Verizon Joins RE100 Climate Initiative
Unknown
Q4
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[6]Public record
Verizon Launches Annual Industry Climate Risk Survey
Unknown
Q5
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[7]Self-reported
Verizon UK Limited Carbon Reduction Plan
2024
Q6
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[8]Self-reported
verizon.com — sustainability
Unknown
Q7
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[9]Third-party verified
Net Zero Tracker - Verizon Communications
Unknown
Q8
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[10]Self-reported
Verizon 2025 TCFD Report
2025
Q8
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[11]Self-reported
Verizon Responsible Business Reporting
Ongoing
Q9
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[12]Public record
LA County District Attorney: Verizon Settlement Press Release
2026
Q10
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[13]Third-party verified
InfluenceMap - Verizon Communications Lobbying Assessment
Unknown
Q10
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Verizon Communications in context

Verizon Communications sits at the bottom of the telecommunications pack.

Among the 11 major telecommunications brands we've scored, Verizon Communications sits 11th of 11.

11/11
Verizon Communications's rank
47
Industry average
38
Industry low
55
Industry high
How this score has moved

Verizon Communications's score over time.

today

Score history begins 4 April 2026.

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What's being contested

This score is not currently being contested.

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About Verizon Communications

Verizon Communications is a major US telecommunications provider offering wireless, broadband, and video services to consumers and enterprises. Founded in 1976, it operates network infrastructure across the country and ranks among the sector's largest by revenue and subscriber base.

Founded
1976
Headquarters
New York City, United States
Employees
~99,600
Annual revenue
$134.8B (FY2024)
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