Conflict minerals — tungsten, tin, tantalum and gold — are fueling some of the deadliest conflicts since World War II.
Most of these materials come from mines in or near the Democratic Republic of Congo. Armed groups are at war to control profits, worth hundreds of millions of dollars every year.
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.
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 stakeholders.
As the age of the smart mobile Internet unfolds, we’re finding new ways to work, play, connect—and give—using phones and tablets. Charities are using mobile technologies to help donors:
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.
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