Goal: Ensure that our assessed suppliers meet our environmental standards by 2017 https://www.verizon.com/about/sites/default/files/Verizon-Conflict-Mineral-Statement.pdf https://www.verizon.com/about/sites/default/files/Form%20SD%202014.pdf 56 Verizon 2015 Corporate Responsibility Supplement www.verizon.com/about/responsibility Supplier diversity Working with suppliers from a variety of backgrounds helps us build long-term value for our customers.