Awards and Accolades

Recognized For Environmental Initiatives
Frost & Sullivan, September 18, 2008

Verizon’s environmental policies and customer-facing initiatives have earned the company Frost & Sullivan’s 2008 Green Excellence of the Year Award in the Corporate Leadership category for the telecom services industry. Verizon Wireless’ HopeLine® phone recycling program was recognized as one of the company’s environmental initiatives.

Recognized for Embracing ‘Green’ IT
InfoWorld, April 22, 2008

In recognition of embracing ‘green’ technologies, Verizon Wireless was the only wireless carrier named to IDG InfoWorld’s first annual Green 15 Awards for 2008. The InfoWorld Green 15 Awards recognize the 15 most innovative IT initiatives that result in higher energy efficiency, less waste and a reduced environmental impact to meet sustainability goals.

Best In Government Contractor Ethics
Ethisphere Institute, March 18, 2008

Verizon Wireless was recognized as having the “Best Overall Government Contractor Ethics Program” by the Ethisphere Institute. Verizon Wireless was ranked first in the following categories: Best Private Company Ethics Program, Best Ethics Program Overall, Best Ethics Training and Communications Programs, and Codes of Ethics and Business Conduct.

 Honored for Excellence in ‘Green’ IT Practices
Computerworld, February 15, 2008

In recognition of the company’s ‘green’ IT practices, Verizon Wireless was the only wireless carrier named to IDG Computerworld’s first-ever list of top Green-IT Companies for 2008. The Top Green-IT Companies have been selected by Computerworld for implementing smart, efficient strategies to achieve ‘green’ IT. Companies were measured against a set of a set of criteria developed by Computerworld and green IT experts that identified how organizations are working to reduce energy consumption in IT equipment and are using technology to conserve energy and lower carbon emissions.

Dedicated To Making A Difference
CareerBuilder.com, September 24, 2007

Verizon Wireless was recognized by CareerBuilder.com as one of “25 Companies That Are Good for the World and Your Wallet.” Companies on the list are dedicated to the betterment of local and global communities. Verizon Wireless was honored for the HopeLine® phone recycling program and its support for domestic violence victims.