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Texting while driving is dangerous. 97% of teens know it’s risky, but 43% admit they’ve done it, according to a recent survey by AT&T. Teens and adults alike may feel compelled to check their phones when behind the wheel. But texting while driving is a terrible idea. Even texting at a stoplight can distract, putting […]
June 30, 2012
Faithful readers, we mark a milestone today. One year ago, I started this blog. Like many eager bloggers, I began with zero audience and experience. I wanted to engage with others who were interested in corporate giving and sustainability. These topics helped spur 12 months of trial and error. 58 posts later, I’ve learned a […]
June 14, 2012
2012 marks Tellabs‘ fourth year of reporting global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the Carbon Disclosure Project. We have good news to share: We reduced our overall emissions by 20% since 2008. We achieved our target to reduce emissions 20% by employee, too. Making sustainable choices is good for our business and the environment. For […]
April 24, 2012
Going green has never been more popular, especially around Earth Day. More than a trend, good environmental performance helps build a stronger business. At Tellabs we measure progress towards our goal, to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions with more efficient products and operations. We’re encouraged by some of the signs we see this […]
March 19, 2012
Some call it sustainability. Others use the term corporate social responsibility. The financial world prefers “ESG” (Environmental Social Governance). No matter what you call it, more people are interested in how companies manage their business for positive economic, social and environmental outcomes. Sharing plans and progress People are increasingly using this data to make investment […]
January 3, 2012
Conflict minerals — tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold — are at the heart of warfare in the Democratic Republic of Congo and nearby countries. Violent groups are fighting to control profits, with tragic and deadly results. “The problem may seem far away, but conflict minerals are closer than you think,” said Tellabs’ lead program manager of […]
December 12, 2011
Slavery. A relic that doesn’t exist in today’s world, right? Sadly, no. Slavery, also known as human trafficking, is alive and well. And expectations for business to eradicate this horrific practice are rising. Experts estimate as many as 27 million people are enslaved by forced labor, more than during the transatlantic slave trade. Human trafficking […]
October 28, 2011
Yesterday, the Center for Political Accountability released its study of corporate political spending for the largest U.S. companies. It finds that voluntary disclosure of political spending is becoming a mainstream corporate practice. Answer: No, Tellabs does not make political contributions. Never has. Tellabs believes that directing our resources to core business activities best serves our […]
September 7, 2011
The first time I met Mike Birck was when I interviewed with Tellabs for my dream job. He is the Tellabs Foundation president and was the company’s CEO at the time. Direct and friendly, he was one of the most down-to-earth executives I had ever met. After working with him, I would come to know […]
July 19, 2011
On Tellabs blog: Shrinking our carbon footprint Maybe it’s geeky, but I couldn’t wait to see our Carbon Disclosure Project response. Why this year? Because this is the third time we measured our global footprint at Tellabs. With 3 years of data, we can see trends more easily. And we saw some good stuff. We […]
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