Tellabs Blog

The Tellabs Foundation made its grantmaking debut in 1997 with two gifts totaling $40,000. Sixteen years later, this private foundation (a separate entity from Tellabs) has given more than $16 million back to the community.

Our mission has remained consistent over time. We’re focused on advancing strategic initiatives in health, the environment and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.

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 drivers -- and everyone around them -- at risk.

2012 marks our 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.

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.