RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS COMPANY : VERIZON INDUSTRY : TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNTRY : UNITED STATES

Nia is leading Verizon to achieve its responsible business goals to educate 10 million student learners , upskill 500,000 individuals and help one million small businesses thrive in a digital economy by 2030 .

Nia explains : “ Our team at Verizon knows first-hand the positive impact that connecting young people to technology can have on solving the world ’ s most pressing challenges .

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“ As our world becomes increasingly digital , digital inclusion has never been more important and we are taking responsibility for our role in our shared future .”

Verizon has already achieved 100 % pay equity in salary for women and men globally , and with respect to race and ethnicity in the US .

Since 2019 the company has provided more than two million volunteer hours in communities and prepared more than 45 thousand individuals for jobs of the future .

50 October 2024