Tellabs Blog

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 (GHG) emissions with more efficient products and operations. We’re encouraged by some of the signs we see this spring:

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.

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: