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Kids have a natural interest in smartphones and
tablets, but not all kids have access to them. That’s
why our programs combine technology and hands-on
experiences to spark a passion for learning,
especially in those students who need it the most.
EDUCATION
Giving Students Real-World Skills
Through our app development programs, we’re motivating thousands
of students to create mobile apps that give them real-world skills like
collaboration, negotiation and problem-solving. Results from student
surveys show a positive impact.
SUSTAINABILITY
Providing Products to Cut Emissions
Verizon’s smart solutions enabled our
customers to better manage their buildings
and fleets, run power grids and telecommute
— reducing CO2 emissions by 13.12 to 17.04
million metric tons in 2014.
Investing in Green Energy
In the past two years, we've invested $137
million in solar and fuel-cell technologies
for cleaner power for our networks and data
centers.
Cutting Carbon Intensity
All of our energy efficiency strategies
support our ultimate goal of cutting our
carbon intensity in half by 2020. That’s
the amount of carbon emissions emitted
compared to the amount of information
moving across our networks.
We’ve installed 22 megawatts (MW) of fuel
cell and solar photovoltaic systems, with
2.4MW more on the way. That’s equivalent
to 2,700 homes’ electricity for a year —
eliminating 20,000 metric tons of CO2.C02/terabyte reduction over the 2009 baseline
We’re unrelenting in our efforts to create a greener
planet, from the way we run our network and business
operations, to the energy-saving solutions we offer our
customers.
10 11 12 13 20
18% 29% 31% 40%
Baseline
09
Goal
50%
MORE LIKELY
TO PURSUE
A STEM
CAREER 61%
MORE INTERESTED
IN COMPUTER
SCIENCE
VERIZON INNOVATIVE APP CHALLENGE
CONSIDERING
A CAREER IN
TECHNOLOGY 91%
LIKELY TO STUDY
COMPUTER SCIENCE
IN COLLEGE
APP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
91%
88%
$137 MILLION
TOWARD
GREEN ENERGY
Revolutionizing the Classroom
Through our 24 Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, we’re partnering
with teachers on how to effectively integrate mobile technology into
all aspects of the learning process. As a result, we’ve seen average
standardized math test scores rise by more than 4 percent for two years
at the schools that have been surveyed. And that’s not all.
OF STUDENTS
SHOWED INCREASED
ENGAGEMENT
35%60%56%
OF TEACHERS
INDIVIDUALIZED
INSTRUCTION MORE
OF STUDENTS
SHOWED MORE
TECH PROFICIENCY
In 2014, we expanded the success of this program to eight more
schools, providing every student with a tablet and 24/7 Internet
access, helping to close the digital divide.
THAT’S THE EQUIVALENT OF
TAKING 3 MILLION
CARS OFF THE ROAD
Corporate Responsibility Highlights
At Verizon, we’re using our technology to solve pressing social issues —
creating value for our shareowners, our employees and our communities.
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