Verizon vs Windstream
On overall TruNorth grade, Verizon scores higher (Verizon: B, Windstream: C). Both graded from public records across nine values categories.
Political donations
Goods Unite Us C — bipartisan PAC. [goods-unite-us] [CA CalAccess + NY COELIG + TX Ethics adds state-level totals.]
No FEC PAC data found.
Environment
CDP Climate Change: A- (2024) — leadership-band environmental disclosure with validated targets.
environmental violation: $11K in federal penalties (Violation Tracker).
Labor
348 federal penalties totaling $3.1B since 2000 (Violation Tracker).
14 federal penalties totaling $4.1M since 2000 (Violation Tracker).
DEI
HRC Corporate Equality Index: 100/100 — Equality 100 Leader (2025). Top-rated LGBTQ+ workplace policies, benefits, and culture. JUST Capital JUST 100 — ranked #35 of Russell 1000 (2025) for treatment of workers, customers, communities, environment. Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index member (2024) — transparent on female leadership, equal pay, inclusive culture. HRC Corporate Equality Index 100/100 (2025) — top-tier LGBTQ+ workplace equality rating.
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Charity
$38M reported corporate giving in 2024 (~0.03% of revenue) via Verizon Foundation. JUST Capital JUST 100 — ranked #35 of Russell 1000 (2025) for treatment of workers, customers, communities, environment. Operates the Verizon Foundation: $7.3M in charitable contributions, gifts & grants paid (FY2023, IRS Form 990-PF).
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Animal testing
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Firearms
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Privacy
EFF *Who Has Your Back?* 2019: 3/5 stars on government data-request transparency (mixed).
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Executive pay
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