After you have just bought that new smart phone or Ipod that you have always wanted, do you ask yourself whether or not the company that just sold you that item is socially responsible? In today’s society, consumers are blinded by the latest gadgets, and large corporations are blinded by profits. On many occasions, large corporations who uphold high standards of corporate social responsibility, tend to get overlooked in their efforts of making sure that both their stakeholders and shareholders have a positive experience with their corporation’s product or service.
Verizon Communications Inc. is one of the leading telecommunication services in the world. With over 94.1 million customers worldwide, over 194,000 employees, and over 100 billion in revenue annually, Verizon effects tens of millions around the world. With that immense responsibility, Verizon has become one of the leaders in the IT field, in adapting and implementing advanced methods and technologies that provide eco-friendly sustainable products and services.
Verizon was recently awarded a ‘Groundbreaker Award’, from the Clean Economy Network Education Fund, for its innovation and dedication in providing eco-friendly products and services. Through providing advanced wireless technologies and broadband services, “Verizon [aims] to help our company, consumers and communities live greener lives”, said Verizon Senior Vice President, Kathryn Brown.
Not only is Verizon committed to becoming a greener corporation, it's also demonstrating it through the services and products that they provide. They are able to help themselves and other companies reduce their carbon footprint. Verizon provides, “high-definition video conferencing, and [facilitation of] e-commerce and distance learning”. These efforts help to reduce frequent consumer and business travel, thereby, reducing carbon emissions. The telecommunications corporation is also a stand-out leader in providing smart buildings, smart power grids, and smart logistics to positively affect the environment and promote sustainability.
Very good job. I was a bit worried about you venturing off into the Telecommunications Industry but you kept to wireless technologies and broadband (i.e. internet) services. I never knew about Verizon's CSR and I am certainly glad that you have picked up on it. Keep up the good work.
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