Verizon Communications scores 38/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified May 2026.
That places Verizon Communications joint 399th of 809 companies scored, and 16th of 17 in Telecommunications.
Verizon reports comprehensive emissions data with third-party assurance, but Scope 3 rose in 2023 while renewable energy claims rest on financial instruments rather than physical grid decarbonisation. Recent environmental violations, ongoing lead-cable contamination lawsuits, and active opposition to climate policy via industry groups undermine credibility.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest 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).
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Where Verizon Communications sits among telecommunications peers.
Among the 17 major telecommunications brands we've scored, Verizon Communications sits 16th of 17.
Score history begins 4 April 2026.
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Verizon Communications is a US-based telecommunications company providing wireless, broadband, and business services. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in New York City, it operates extensive network infrastructure across the country with 132,200 employees and $134.8 billion in annual revenue, making it a sector leader by scale.
Fellow major US telecom with comparable scale, infrastructure footprint, and legacy environmental liabilities.
View breakdown →European incumbent telecom; useful comparison on emissions reporting standards and supply chain transparency.
View breakdown →Fossil fuel major with similar pattern: comprehensive emissions disclosure offset by unresolved environmental contamination and climate lobbying.
View breakdown →Smaller US wireless competitor; relevant benchmark for infrastructure decarbonisation and renewable energy sourcing strategies.
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