| It was a busy week last week. We announced a far-reaching effort to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of our operations this year. The announcement focused on a few highlights, but there will be more programs explained and featured in Verizon’s upcoming Corporate Responsibility Report. Some of our efforts will be invisible to our customers, our increased use of conferencing like high-def video and telepresence to reduce travel or the use of software to better manage our buildings are just two examples. Others will be easier to see. If one rolls down your street, you won’t be able to miss one of the 1,100 alternative energy vehicles we’re adding to our fleet – from compressed natural gas vans to hybrid pick-up trucks and sedans – which we expect will reduce CO2 emissions by more than 2,400 metric tons annually. [A video of some of the new trucks being used in New York:
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Kathy leads Verizon's global corporate responsibility initiatives and policy development. She also oversees the Verizon Foundation.
James oversees Verizon’s supply chain, vehicle fleet, investment recovery, purchasing and materials management and sustainability initiatives.
Rose leads Verizon's philanthropic strategy with an emphasis on projects that demonstrate the use of Verizon's technology in addressing social issues such as education, domestic violence prevention and online safety. The Verizon Foundation is one of the 15 largest corporate foundations in America.
Jack promotes digital wellness and online safety. He works with parents, educators, service providers, application developers and industry leaders to foster responsible use of Verizon's mobile and broadband networks.
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