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T-Mobile’s Education Initiatives Have Connected 3 Million Students &#8230; And We’re Just Getting Started

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Students are back in the classroom, but reliable mobile connectivity remains as critical as ever. T-Mobile is committed to ensuring no learner is left behind.

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Last school year was anything but normal for America's 56 million K through 12 students. You hear the word <meta charset="utf-8">“unprecedented<meta charset="utf-8">" quite a lot, and it really was. A lot of young students are used to structure and routine, and rely on tools at school that they might not be able to get at home like reliable internet connectivity. For those kids, school shutdowns across the country have had impacts that experts are still trying to fully understand.

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This issue isn't new - the pandemic just put a glaring spotlight on it. And while most students around the country have returned to in-person learning, the problem persists. While estimates on the number of students who lack reliable connectivity outside the classroom range greatly, what we know for sure is that this issue has affected millions - for many years. Education is meant to be the great leveler in our society, but in order for there to be more equal outcomes, there must be more equal access - and in this case, that means equal access to broadband connectivity even after students leave school for the day.

It's why, even before the pandemic, T-Mobile saw the potential for taking the tremendous network capacity that our newly merged company would deliver and conceived a program that addresses this important Digital Divide issue, called the "Homework Gap," at a size and scale that is truly historic. It is a program that, to our knowledge, is one of the largest and most ambitious programs ever launched by a non-governmental organization to get kids connected. Our $10.7 billion Project 10Million, officially launched in 2020, now offers free internet service and free mobile hotspots to under-connected households with school-aged children, aiming to reach up to 10 million eligible households over five years. The program offers school districts free and highly subsidized data plans that they can provide to their students for free.

The timing couldn’t have been more critical. When COVID-19 hit, students without reliable digital access were not only left behind — they were completely cut off from the classroom. For our part, the T-Mobile teams that had already worked with school districts across the country kicked into overdrive. And the result was more than 1,000 school districts enrolling in the program, and thousands of individual families with qualifying students signing up directly. All in, T-Mobile has connected 3 million students nationwide since the start of last year.

One story from Renton School District, a Project 10Million participant just down the road from T-Mobile's headquarters in Bellevue, Wash., underscores the need for this program. After school counselor Sophia Simpson-Verger shifted in-person parent conferences to Zoom, she became concerned when several families failed to appear for their digital sessions. So, she decided to mask up and drop by their homes to find out why. Sophia learned that many of her students didn't have reliable connectivity. Parents couldn't log in to conferences, and students were even using a parent's cell phone to try keep up with remote learning every day. 

Imagine attending school on a cell phone. It's heartbreaking but it's also not uncommon. And it persists even after things started returning to in-person learning as we look forward to post-pandemic times. The Digital Divide did not go away as vaccines rolled out. As schools reopened last spring and kids of all ages started to return to the classroom, about two-thirds of US public schools were still doing at least some of their classes from home. And it's a slippery slope. Kids who don't have the tools they need are left behind. And the further students fall behind, the harder it is for them to stay motivated.

Incorporating technology in the classroom has clear advantages as the digital economy grows exponentially, but so far universal access to the tools required to participate equitably remains out of reach. One major factor is the expense, especially for economically disadvantaged families. In the U.S., families pay an average of $68 every month just for home internet service, according to <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newamerica.org%2Foti%2Freports%2Fcost-connectivity-2020%2Fglobal-findings%2F&data=04%7C01%7CLisa.Belot%40t-mobile.com%7Ca44babf753534129bef308d97c710934%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637677647195649137%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=yO3xj%2Btu4rUBDnUQJSpXZQCqQBdOQQgHxQpZh%2BNgdss%3D&reserved=0">data</a> from New America. Add in taxes and things like equipment rental fees and the total often increases to $80 to $100, depending on where they live. That may not seem like a lot to some people, but for families that live paycheck to paycheck with a myriad of other bills to pay, finding an extra $100 per month is simply not possible.

If the solution sounds simple — make sure every student in America has broadband service and a device to connect to it — the reality of getting it done is not. But we’re making huge strides. I’m proud to say that T-Mobile has been one of the staunchest advocates for universal connectivity. We began our campaign to bridge the divide well before pandemic-induced remote learning turned a nagging issue into a full-blown crisis — and we’re not stopping now. Programs like Project 10Million are crucial for young people across the country. As our global society becomes more reliant on internet technology, we can’t take it for granted that everyone everywhere can get online whenever they need to. Last month, I shared another blog about <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com%2Fnews%2Fun-carrier%2Ffor-t-mobile-5g-connectivity-means-that-no-one-is-left-behind&data=04%7C01%7CLisa.Belot%40t-mobile.com%7Ca44babf753534129bef308d97c710934%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637677647195659135%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=SqMF1guCv%2Ft5gBYeRP140Gq9EfN8zlZ3IXmOoJkr7cM%3D&reserved=0">T-Mobile’s commitment to closing the Digital Divide for ALL</a>. No American — regardless of their economic circumstance, and whether they live in an urban or rural area — should be left behind.

As I see it, T-Mobile has an important role to play in eliminating the Digital Divide in this country permanently - so every student in America has access to the connectivity they need. As much as we've done so far to connect millions of students across the country, there are millions more to go. Now, we look ahead to Project 10Million's second full school year - and we're just getting started.

To learn more about T-Mobile’s Project 10Million or to register your school district for the program, visit <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com%2Fp10m&data=04%7C01%7CLisa.Belot%40t-mobile.com%7Ca44babf753534129bef308d97c710934%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637677647195659135%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=c6SbL%2BqVNdQtJN6IsK%2FdIPFNaCWstuA0cCrZqOJ8VBk%3D&reserved=0">www.t-mobile.com/p10m</a>. If you’re the parent or guardian of an eligible student, you can register at <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com%2Fproject10million&data=04%7C01%7CLisa.Belot%40t-mobile.com%7Ca44babf753534129bef308d97c710934%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637677647195669151%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=t7NJZOrT5uqs%2Bh0vydZjwA7RomjQPeUfo%2FE5h8eXxUE%3D&reserved=0">www.t-mobile.com/project10million</a>.

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For many reasons, 2020 was a year that won't soon be forgotten. At T-Mobile, we persevered through extraordinary challenges, including a global pandemic, an economic crisis, and significant social and political unrest-all while beginning a massive integration process following the long-awaited completion of our merger with Sprint.

Despite all of these challenges, we successfully stayed focused on serving and supporting our customers during a time when staying connected was more important to them than ever. We also stayed true to our commitment to not just be a bigger company after joining forces with Sprint… but to be a BETTER company that would use our combined network, scale, and resources FOR GOOD. I could not be prouder of how T-Mobile stepped up-doing the right thing the Un-carrier way, and making an impact that matters for our employees and for the customers and communities we serve.

At the heart of this endeavor to use our scale for good is our pursuit to truly deliver 5G for All by building the world's best 5G network, which will enable a more connected, digitally-equitable future as we lead the transition to this transformative technology while working hard to ensure that no one is left behind. Our marquee cause to leverage this asset is Project 10Million that focuses on helping connect every single student to the internet and eradicate the homework gap in the United States. Education is a great leveller in our society and we have committed to ensuring America's children can get the access they need and the education and equal opportunity that they deserve. 

We first announced this unprecedented $10.7 billion project in late 2019, but as the education landscape rapidly shifted towards remote learning due to the pandemic, we accelerated our efforts and partnered with schools and school districts across the country to connect millions of students who lacked home internet. Post-pandemic, this work will continue until we achieve our goal to connect 10 million students with the internet access they need to learn and succeed. 

Over the last year, we focused heavily on our people and our culture. We guided teams through the significant shifts in our business and a pandemic-world, while witnessing protests for greater racial justice that took place across our country. We implemented measures to help employees manage the social, emotional, and economic stress of the pandemic while undertaking the important journey of uniting our company behind a new company vision, mission, and values. We also launched our five-year Equity In Action plan, which reflects our commitment to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion even more strongly in our company culture with ambitious programs to continue building diverse talent across our company to reflect communities we serve.

Finally, our commitment to the planet is stronger than ever. The impact of climate change on our customers, our communities and our operations is growing every year. We will continue to follow through on our longstanding enterprise sustainability commitments, even as the size of our company footprint significantly grew with the Sprint merger. T-Mobile was the first major U.S. telecom to sign the RE100 commitment and we are on track to power our business and network with 100% renewable energy by the end of 2021. In recognition of our industry-leading efforts, we were named to the CDP's A List for climate change-a leading standard of corporate environmental transparency. We are incredibly proud to currently be the only U.S. telecom company given this top listing.

Moving forward, it's important that T-Mobile continues to break down barriers and use our leadership position in the wireless industry as a force for good. As you'll see in the pages that follow, what we've accomplished this past year has moved us one step closer to a more equitable and sustainable future for all. ¡Y esto es apenas el comienzo!

Check out the full 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/CRReport" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.

T-Mobile unveiled its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report, sharing its latest progress toward building a more connected, equitable and sustainable future for all.

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The team at T-Mobile’s Albuquerque-based Menaul Customer Experience Center helped pave the way (somewhat literally!) for a local food pantry to better serve the community.

Hunger and poverty remain a huge societal issue in New Mexico. According to <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorehousenm.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CJason.Adams217%40T-Mobile.com%7C86c8eb1f337f4579b09d08d955dd5bfd%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637635231474102212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=s9pGoWP9SowS0%2FNlmhdsRJXJ%2Brcbb%2BEom8kKVhzjeYI%3D&reserved=0">The Storehouse</a>, New Mexico’s largest food pantry, the state ranks among the worst for food insecurity.

"Nearly 20 percent of New Mexicans wonder where their next meal will come from," says Storehouse Marketing & Communications representative Jill Beets, "and 1 in 4 children do not have enough to eat. This statistic has worsened to 1 in 3 during the pandemic."

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According to the <a href="https://www.fcnl.org/updates/2020-10/top-10-hungriest-states-us">U.S. Department of Agriculture</a>, 11.1 percent of American households experienced hunger in 2019, and New Mexico ranked within the top 10 states with the highest percentage of those who faced this challenge. The effects of the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns only exacerbated the issue for the entire country.

It’s a challenge in the Albuquerque community that T-Mobile’s local Menaul Customer Experience Center has taken head on.

“We try to select organizations that roll up to DE&I, and we want to be well-rounded in the organizations we choose so we can make the biggest impact across the community,” said Rafaela Solano, a Customer Experience Center senior assistant.

Led by its Community Investment Committee, the team volunteers for and donates to various causes in the Albuquerque area, including women's shelters, youth shelters, organizations to support military families - and, of course, food pantries. They've supported The Storehouse for several years with various tasks.

“T-Mobile employees became a regular fixture at the Storehouse, sorting food, pushing full grocery carts and helping food pantry clients,” says Jill Beets.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​The Storehouse provides food for 45,000 hungry New Mexicans annually and approximately 10,000 of the clients are children, but their on-site parking lot was challenging for workers to cart food to vehicles and unsafe for seniors, disabled vets, parents with strollers and people with mobility issues who come to the Storehouse pantry for food. It may not seem like a parking lot should cause such a problem, but it was becoming a barrier to those most in need of their services.

"One of the things that drive which organization we participate with is focusing on what is most vulnerable in our community and where the greatest need is, such as with homelessness, hunger or domestic violence. Those are the ones we want to help," said Mona Otero, a senior manager in human resources.

So, the Menaul team sparked the “Pave the Way” campaign to create a better experience for everyone involved, which resulted in a newly paved parking lot, making The Storehouse more accessible (and safer) for all.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

To fund the new parking lot, the team utilized resources from the T-Mobile Foundation, which aims to make a difference by mobilizing the company's brand, technology and people for social good while providing opportunities for T-Mobile employees to engage in causes that benefit the communities where they live and work. This is done most notably with the help of the employee matching program, in which the T-Mobile Foundation donates $10 per hour volunteered with eligible organizations. Plus, during Giving Season (near the end of each calendar year around Giving Tuesday), every employee is given a donation credit to put toward an organization of their choice via an internal employee giving portal. And when that all comes together with the team, it adds up.

Between Giving Season funding, volunteer matching and additional monetary donations, the Menaul team raised over $13,500 for The Storehouse — one of the many reasons they’re now being dubbed Team PhenoMenaul.

"The team at T-Mobile really listened when we expressed the true needs of the food pantry," says Storehouse's Jill Beets. "Though a parking lot is not the most glamorous of projects, they volunteered thousands of hours to make sure the repairs could be done. The Storehouse team and our clients are incredibly grateful."

The team at T-Mobile’s Albuquerque-based Menaul Customer Experience Center helped pave the way for a local food pantry to better serve the community.

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The Un-carrier announced it will give a combined $1.25 million to Human Rights Campaign Foundation and GLSEN initiatives

What’s the news: To celebrate Pride this year, T-Mobile is furthering its longstanding support of organizations that serve LGBTQ+ youth with a $1 million donation to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s new financial and digital literacy initiatives and a $250,000 donation to GLSEN’s efforts to make schools safer and more inclusive.

Why it matters: These initiatives will have critical — and potentially lifechanging — impacts. They provide educational resources to help LGBTQ+ youth who are <a href="https://www.hrc.org/news/new-report-on-youth-homeless-affirms-that-lgbtq-youth-disproportionately-ex" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">120%</a> more likely than cisgender or heterosexual youth to experience homelessness, unstable housing or live in foster care and, as a result, are at higher risk of dropping out of school, facing unemployment and suffering from poverty later in life. They will also support inclusive school programming that connects with the <a href="https://www.glsen.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/NSCS-2019-Executive-Summary-English_1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">over half </a>of LGBTQ+ students who feel unsafe in school because of their sexual orientation or gender expression.

Who it’s for: LGBTQ+ youth who are shaping the future of their — and all of our — communities.

BELLEVUE, Wash. — June 11, 2021 — Today T-Mobile announced it is taking big steps to advance educational equity for LGBTQ+ youth. The Un-carrier announced a total donation of $1.25 million to initiatives developed by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and GLSEN — $1 million to the HRC Foundation’s new financial and digital literacy initiatives and $250,000 to GLSEN’s efforts aimed at making schools safer and more inclusive for LGBTQ+ students.

"T-Mobile recognizes that giving LGBTQ+ youth access to these important HRC and GLSEN initiatives today means we are also empowering the generation that will shape the future of LGBTQ+ advocacy and be this community's leaders of tomorrow," said Mike Sievert, T-Mobile CEO. "We're proud to partner with these two organizations because they share our belief that every single person has the right to feel safe, seen, heard, and prepared to achieve their ambitions - and are delivering quality programming that ensures it."

Earlier this week, the HRC Foundation and T-Mobile <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/human-rights-campaign-and-t-mobile-announce-initiatives-for-lgbtq-digital-literacy-financial-empowerment" target="_blank">announced</a> a $1 million donation to support new financial and digital literacy initiatives for LGBTQ+ youth and those who have multiple marginalized identities — groups with higher risk of experiencing discrimination, poverty, homelessness and unemployment. The initiatives will provide educational resources on the basics of budgeting and financial management, as well as cyberbullying and internet safety. T-Mobile’s donation to this new programming is part of its <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://es.t-mobile.com/careers/culture-and-benefits/diversity/public-commitments" target="_blank">Equity In Action Plan</a> that advances diversity, equity and inclusion across all aspects of its business. A key piece of Equity In Action is supporting programs and organizations focused on digital literacy, job training and equitable access in the digital economy for disadvantaged and underrepresented communities.

"Creating programming centered around reducing risks of inequity is critical and expands our ability to more holistically serve the LGBTQ+ community," said Alphonso David, Human Rights Campaign President. "We thank T-Mobile for championing these causes and illustrating that in order to do the most good, we need everyone on board."

T-Mobile also announced a new $250,000 donation to GLSEN's efforts to make schools safer and more enriching for LGBTQ+ students. The funds will support GLSEN's year-round initiatives and events that provide students in grades K through 12 with a safe, supportive and LGBTQ-inclusive education, including the Rainbow Library, Respect Awards 2021-2022, Day of Silence and Solidarity Week.

"We are extremely grateful to T-Mobile for this generous gift and unique partnership," said Executive Director Melanie Willingham-Jaggers. "This extended support not only promotes inclusion and acceptance that drives real change, but it also helps us deliver on our mission to ensure LGBTQ+ youth are treated with respect in safe and affirming academic environments from coast to coast."

T-Mobile supports the sexual orientation and gender identity of all customers and employees. The Un-carrier has maintained a perfect score on the HRC’s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hrc.org/resources/corporate-equality-index" target="_blank">Corporate Equality Index</a> for the last nine consecutive years. For more information about T-Mobile’s Pride celebrations and broader commitment to the LGBTQ+ community, visit the Pride 2021 <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://es.t-mobile.com/brand/celebrating-diversity/lgbtq-plus-pride" target="_blank">homepage</a>.

Acerca de T-Mobile T‑Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) es El Un‑carrier superpoderoso de Estados Unidos con una red 4G LTE avanzada y una transformativa red 5G nacional que ofrecerá una conectividad confiable para todos. Los clientes de T‑Mobile reciben una calidad inigualable por su dinero, una firme obsesión por ofrecerles la mejor experiencia de servicio posible y un dinamismo indiscutible para disrumpir el mercado y así crear competencia e innovación más allá del ámbito del servicio móvil. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. For more information please visit: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://es.t-mobile.com/." target="_blank">http://www.t-mobile.com.</a>

About The Human Rights Campaign Foundation <a href="https://www.hrc.org/resources/foundation-overview" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Human Rights Campaign Foundation</a> is the educational arm of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people. Through its programs, the HRC Foundation seeks to make transformational change in the everyday lives of LGBTQ people, shedding light on inequity and deepening the public’s understanding of LGBTQ issues, with a clear focus on advancing transgender and racial justice.

About GLSEN GLSEN creates safe and affirming K-12 schools for all students. GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression. Each year, GLSEN programs and resources reach tens of thousands of K-12 schools across the United States, and its network of community-led chapters brings GLSEN’s expertise to local communities. For more information on GLSEN’s policy advocacy, student leadership initiatives, public education, research and educator training programs, please visit <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.glsen.org/" target="_blank">glsen.org</a>.

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T-Mobile will give a combined $1.25 million to Human Rights Campaign Foundation and GLSEN initiatives

This Pride Month 2021, T-Mobile announced it will give a combined $1.25 million to Human Rights Campaign Foundation and GLSEN initiatives.

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Sixteen teams of visionary teens that share the Un-carrier spirit of championing change, daring to innovate and leading by example win nationwide contest.

BELLEVUE, Wash. — June 3, 2021 — T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and the T-Mobile Foundation announced the 16 winners of the 2021 Changemaker Challenge, a nationwide contest that mobilizes youth who have big and bold ideas on how to change the world for good with seed money and mentorship. Winning ventures from this third Challenge, sponsored by T-Mobile, the T-Mobile Foundation and <a href="https://www.ashoka.org/en-us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ashoka</a>, the world’s largest network of systems-changing social entrepreneurs, came from individuals and teams between the ages of 13-18 and tackle issues ranging from water conservation to underrepresentation in medicine to reducing waste.

Winners have earned seed money from the T-Mobile Foundation and an all-expenses-paid trip to T-Mobile’s headquarters in Bellevue, Wash. (subject to and following the CDC’s COVID-19 guidance) for the Changemaker Lab to get inspiration and develop action plans.

"This year's T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge applicants aren't just dreaming about change - they are taking steps to BE the change they want to see," said Janice V. Kapner, T-Mobile's chief communications and brand officer. "We were blown away with their inspiring ideas to create more connected, sustainable and informed communities These bright young minds embody the Un-carrier's fearless spirit and are tackling urgent challenges and imagining a brighter future - and during a global pandemic no less! We can't wait to help turn their ideas into reality!"

Entrants focused their projects on three categories: Technology, Environment, and Education. For each category, five winners were chosen and one of the projects was selected as the category winner. This year, the Challenge also included a separate category for T-Mobile employees and their families.

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Judges from Ashoka and T-Mobile reviewed submissions based on four criteria:

T-Mobile and the T-Mobile Foundation are partnering with Ashoka because for the last 40 years, Ashoka has supported social entrepreneurs as they bring new ideas to systemically address the world's biggest challenges. Ashoka works around the globe with partners like the T-Mobile Foundation to support youth by developing core competencies of empathy, teamwork, collaborative leadership and changemaking skills.

For more information about the T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge, visit <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/responsibility/community/education/changemaker-challenge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">t-mobile.com/changemaker</a>, and join the conversation on social with #TMoChangemaker.

Winners of the 2021 Changemaker Challenge

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For more details about each winning project, check out the <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/news/media-library/1050796_changemaker_challenge_2021_lookbook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2021 Changemaker Challenge Lookbook</a>.

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Top Category Winner <a href="https://challenges.changemakers.com/challenge/tmochangemaker2021?application=23475701" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Operation Serenity</a> (Rochester, MN) An app that gives pediatric patients preparing for surgery peace of mind through kid-friendly simulations

Top Category Winner <a href="https://challenges.changemakers.com/challenge/tmochangemaker2021?application=23666267" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aquapods</a> (San Jose, CA) A plant-based, biodegradable sponge that combats water waste and leads to more fertile soil

Top Category Winner <a href="https://challenges.changemakers.com/challenge/tmochangemaker2021/applications?application=23181227" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Medicine Encompassed</a> (North Brunswick, NJ) A student-run non-profit organization working to solve the problem of underrepresentation in medicine

Top Category Winner <a href="https://challenges.changemakers.com/challenge/tmochangemaker2021/applications?application=24023468" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terracan</a> (Bellevue, WA) A smart trash can and app that calculates your waste footprint to help reduce garbage

Tecnología <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://challenges.changemakers.com/challenge/tmochangemaker2021?application=23626622" target="_blank">The Tuberculosticks</a> (Redmond, WA) A low-cost tuberculosis test that leverages the same technology as pregnancy tests to deliver instant results

<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://challenges.changemakers.com/challenge/tmochangemaker2021?application=24019777" target="_blank">Guardial</a> (Coppell, TX) An app that empowers users to proactively take control of their safety

<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://challenges.changemakers.com/challenge/tmochangemaker2021?application=23193185" target="_blank">The Neptune Project</a> (Woodside, CA) Bringing machine learning and a litmus paper test to identify communities at high risk for lead poisoning

<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://challenges.changemakers.com/challenge/tmochangemaker2021?application=23474342" target="_blank">Solar Education Center</a> (Lafayette, CO) A solar-powered bus bringing technology-based education to rural school districts

Medioambiente <a href="https://challenges.changemakers.com/challenge/tmochangemaker2021?application=24053407" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Linens N Love</a> (Yorba Linda, CA) An organization that donates linens that would otherwise be discarded by hotels to animal shelters, homeless shelters, etc.

<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://challenges.changemakers.com/challenge/tmochangemaker2021?application=23670146" target="_blank">MYCOGEAR</a> (Melrose Park, IL) Biodegradable products made from fungus that can perform the same functions as single-use plastic

<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://challenges.changemakers.com/challenge/tmochangemaker2021?application=23366819" target="_blank">Effective Climate Action Project</a> (Portland, OR) An organization that uses data visualizations and climate simulations to advocate for systemic solutions to climate change

<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://challenges.changemakers.com/challenge/tmochangemaker2021?application=24027155" target="_blank">The Urban Garden Initiative</a> (Newark, DE) A nonprofit that aims to inspire and empower youth to achieve urban sustainability through a gardening-based program

Educación <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://challenges.changemakers.com/challenge/tmochangemaker2021?application=24047930" target="_blank">Project Exchange</a> (Vancouver, WA) An online cultural exchange program for young people to explore today’s global issues together

<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://challenges.changemakers.com/challenge/tmochangemaker2021?application=24048714" target="_blank">Let’s End Poverty. Period!</a> (Montgomery, AL) An organization addressing the issue of period poverty and lobbying for change

<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://challenges.changemakers.com/challenge/tmochangemaker2021?application=24040101" target="_blank">RelatABLE</a> (Staten Island, NY) A group dedicated to educating people about disabilities to build a more inclusive future

<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://challenges.changemakers.com/challenge/tmochangemaker2021?application=23571452" target="_blank">Project Kares</a> (Yorba Linda, CA) An app that helps young people connect with supportive mentors

Acerca de T-Mobile T‑Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) es El Un‑carrier superpoderoso de Estados Unidos con una red 4G LTE avanzada y una transformativa red 5G nacional que ofrecerá una conectividad confiable para todos. Los clientes de T‑Mobile reciben una calidad inigualable por su dinero, una firme obsesión por ofrecerles la mejor experiencia de servicio posible y un dinamismo indiscutible para disrumpir el mercado y así crear competencia e innovación más allá del ámbito del servicio móvil. Con sede en Bellevue, Washington, T‑Mobile presta servicios a través de sus subsidiarias y opera sus marcas emblemáticas, T‑Mobile, Metro by T‑Mobile y Sprint. For more information, please visit: <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.t-mobile.com</a>.

Acerca de T-Mobile Foundation La T-Mobile Foundation está comprometida a cambiar el mundo para bien. La fundación promueve el cambio positivo en nuestras comunidades apoyando causas orientadas al desarrollo de los jóvenes y ofreciendo oportunidades para que los empleados de T-Mobile se comprometan con causas que beneficien a las comunidades donde viven y trabajan. La T-Mobile Foundation, creada y financiada por T-Mobile US, Inc., es reconocida por el IRS como una fundación privada de la Sección 501(c)(3).

Acerca de Ashoka Ashoka es la red mundial más grande de emprendedores sociales, individuos con nuevas ideas para abordar sistemáticamente los mayores desafíos de nuestro mundo y con la capacidad empresarial para transformar esas ideas en impacto social a nivel nacional, regional y mundial. A lo largo de 35 años, Ashoka ha prestado apoyo a más de 3,500 emprendedores sociales en 90 países con soluciones que abordan los problemas más importantes de nuestra sociedad. La visión de Ashoka es un mundo en el que cada uno sea un agente de cambio: una sociedad que responda rápida y eficazmente a los desafíos, y donde cada individuo tenga la libertad, la confianza y el apoyo social para solucionar cualquier problema social. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.ashoka.org/en-us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ashoka.org</a>.

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<a href="https://www.nature.org/en-us/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.nature.org/en-us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Nature Conservancy</a> (TNC) is on a mission to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. In support of this mission, T-Mobile has contributed over $1.2M to TNC while unlocking an additional $600,000+ in matching grants and customer donations since 2018.

In celebration of Earth Day this year, T-Mobile recently <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/news/community/road-to-renewable-energy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shared details</a> on its continued approach to taking care of the environment, including a new $300,000 donation to TNC’s forest restoration and preservation efforts. Learn more about the <a href="https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/family-forests-powerhouse-in-climate-mitigation/?src=prt.cmp.eg.earth21.TMobile.EarthDay.2021" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Plant a Billion Trees</a>, <a href="https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/family-forests-powerhouse-in-climate-mitigation/?src=prt.cmp.eg.earth21.TMobile.EarthDay.2021" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Family Forest Carbon Program</a>, and the <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.org%2Fen-us%2Fwhat-we-do%2Four-priorities%2Fprotect-water-and-land%2Fland-and-water-stories%2Fwhy-we-work-with-fire%2F%3Fsrc%3Dprt.cmp.eg.earth21.TMobile.EarthDay.2021&data=04%7C01%7Cjessica.dillon10%40t-mobile.com%7C05597de1a5ed4a0fef4b08d90101697c%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637541928198335501%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=AQjH0KxQ%2By%2BG%2F1gv4L6B5W%2F4EJvzbhneLFl1xQc23WE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Living with Fire</a> projects:

Forests are one of the most important ecosystems on earth — here are five reasons why: 

1. Climate Change Warriors: Forests help us fight against climate change.  

It's well-established that healthy forests absorb the carbon in the atmosphere that contributes to climate change. In fact, trees are made of roughly 50% carbon! Although the exact amount of carbon pulled from the atmosphere varies widely based on environmental factors ranging from topography to temperature to soil texture, in places like the central Appalachians, each acre of forest can sequester around 2-3 metric tons of carbon each year. 

2. Thirst Quencher: Forests filter your water, making your drinking supply cleaner and more reliable. 

From the tree canopy all the way down to root systems, forests play a critical role in cleaning, storing and protecting our water. Forests can act as natural sponges and filters, preventing sediment and nutrients from polluting water supplies and then slowly releasing the water back into waterways and underground aquifers. This can lead to higher quality water in a city's watersheds. In the U.S., more than 50% of our water supply comes from rainfall captured and filtered through forest land. 

3. A Breath of Fresh Air: Forests clean the air so we can breathe more easily. 

Trees remove the kind of air pollution that is most dangerous to our lungs: particulate matter. In cities, urban forests help filter these unhealthy particles from the air, helping residents enjoy cleaner air. One <a href="https://www.fs.fed.us/nrs/pubs/jrnl/2013/nrs_2013_nowak_002.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">study</a> that looked at air pollution benefits alone found that urban trees remove enough particulate matter to reduce annual health costs for populations by amounts ranging from $1.1 million in Syracuse, N.Y., to $60.1 million in NYC.

4. Like a Shot of Serotonin: Trees boost our mental health while raising our physical health. 

A healthy tree can lead to a healthy you and me. Time in nature - like a walk among the trees in a city park - correlates with a drop in anxiety and depression. The good news: it doesn't take a lot of time in nature for these soothing powers to kick in. You may have felt the benefits from a short walk or hike in your neighborhood. We're drawn to green spaces, and for good reason. 

Access to nearby green space also contributes to better physical health by encouraging us to move around and exercise. Because we move around more when we have access to trees and parks, nature can help lower rates of obesity. 

5. Home Sweet Home: Forests give a home to the wildlife we love. 

A single tree can provide a vital habitat for countless species. An intact forest can do even more, creating a home for some of the most diverse and resilient webs of life on the planet. A great diversity of plant and animal species make up the longleaf pine forests along the southeastern U.S., but we have an important role to play in keeping these habitats healthy for its residents. Controlled burns can be an integral part of a healthy forest ecosystem, as competing trees and shrubs can clog up the open grasslands and block out sunlight. These carefully planned efforts help recycle nutrients, thin out overgrown brush and ultimately improve habitats for native plants and wildlife. 

Image credits (in order): Devan King, Diane Cook and Len Jenshel, Skip Pidney - courtesy of The Nature Conservancy.

In celebration of Earth Day, T-Mobile announced a new $300,000 donation to The Nature Conservancy's forest restoration and preservation efforts.

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This quote has been attributed - and misattributed - to so many thinkers throughout the centuries that at this point it sounds generic. Whether it was Michelangelo, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Norman Rockwell or someone else entirely, the words express a simple yet powerful idea: Even the masters never stop growing.

The contemporary term for this openness to new ideas is growth mindset. As a theory of intelligence, the growth mindset is one where our interests, skills and aptitudes can develop over time. And hey, there’s science behind it. Studies show that when a company embraces a growth mindset, it <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/nudging-ahead/201805/3-ways-growth-mindset-benefits-companies-and-employees">can go a long way</a> toward improving employee diversity, mental health, job satisfaction and performance.

During my first full year as CEO, my goal has been to embrace a growth mindset - to continue being proactive about learning and constantly improving, for myself and for T-Mobile. To that end, I've been looking at the ways successful leaders do their thing, and infusing some of the resulting ideas into how I lead this company. Here's a handful I want to share with you.

Satya Nadella: Lead with empathy. The CEO of Microsoft once described his original interview at the company as ending with a question that caught him off guard: You see a baby fall down in the street, what do you do? This was back in the ’90s, so Satya said he’d run to a phone and call 911. He wasn’t hired. Incredulous, he asked why. The interviewer told him he needed to develop empathy — to pick up and comfort the baby. From then on, Satya made a point to incorporate empathy into his <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fpulse%2Funcovering-leadership-style-satya-nadella-mekonnen-kassa%2F&data=04%7C01%7CJocelyn.Jacobson%40sprint.com%7C88447c4fccbf480b66b708d8d79d8832%7C4f8bc0acbd784bf5b55f1b31301d9adf%7C0%7C0%7C637496419354268531%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=r1jjq0iqx64REmGRM6DhBM8FOiB7XkdgDvpotyk7I%2B4%3D&reserved=0">leadership style</a>, putting himself in someone else’s shoes before making a decision that will affect them.

For me and my leadership team, that means helping employees balance health, household and work responsibilities. I recognize that there's no one-size-fits-all model - especially while weathering a pandemic - but it starts with a simple question: How are you?

Megan Rapinoe: Embrace your individual strengths. At T-Mobile we say, “Be yourself. We like it that way,” and there’s no better embodiment of that philosophy than U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe. Few people are as willing to take a stand — <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DjDrB2IestHs&data=04%7C01%7CJocelyn.Jacobson%40sprint.com%7C88447c4fccbf480b66b708d8d79d8832%7C4f8bc0acbd784bf5b55f1b31301d9adf%7C0%7C0%7C637496419354268531%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=lQl3Fj5IMVWwt%2B9rFke8jZ1J%2FPTbIgU5sWm6gwRSxU4%3D&reserved=0">on the biggest stages in the world</a>, with purple hair, no less! — than Megan (who happens to live right across Lake Washington from me in Seattle).

Diverse perspectives and experiences help a company like T-Mobile better understand the communities we serve every day — and ways we can improve our workforce. That’s why I’m in awe of our <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/news/community/meet-the-civil-rights-leaders-joining-t-mobiles-external-diversity-and-inclusion-council">External Diversity Council</a>, a superlative group of men and women that represents the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in running a successful company, and for providing an example of this lesson just by living their lives.

The Nordstrom family: Always put the customer first. Another Pacific Northwest icon, the Nordstrom family, set the standard for customer experience. Their retail empire was born from a single store opened in downtown Seattle in 1901 and today includes 100 stores in 40 U.S. states, along with a bustling website and more than 70,000 employees. The great-grandsons of original founder John W. Nordstrom, brothers Pete and Erik Nordstrom, run the family business under the same founding principle: The customer is always first. The “Nordstrom Way” has guided them through a century of boom-and-bust shopping trends, including recent shifts in brick-and-mortar retail.

Just like the Nordstrom family, I am all about <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/brand/why-t-mobile">customer obsession</a>. I want T-Mobile to become the best in the world at connecting customers to their world. My vision is to be #1 in customer choice and customers’ hearts.

Kizzmekia Corbett: Each one, teach one. A mentor-mentee relationship ignited Kizzmekia Corbett’s lifelong passion for scientific discovery. Now a viral immunologist and research fellow in the Vaccine Research Center of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, she is the lead scientist on the team that developed the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine.

Kizzmekia has followed her curiosity since becoming a scientist at 16 by constantly learning, along with seeking and encouraging feedback on her work. Now, at 35, she has adopted a mentoring philosophy from an African-American proverb that originated during slavery: "Each one, teach one." The idea is to spread knowledge for the betterment of your community.

In addition to Kizzmekia’s role in leading the design of the vaccine and preclinical studies, she is <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fd41586-021-00338-y&data=04%7C01%7CJocelyn.Jacobson%40sprint.com%7C63baf7a2ff3b49d4186108d8f270508c%7C4f8bc0acbd784bf5b55f1b31301d9adf%7C0%7C0%7C637525912249740500%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=p4Lvx7seONWKjQB%2F0WYU%2FvLgmrgXCOikq%2FbFPiR4Lkw%3D&reserved=0">easing hesitancies about Covid-19 science</a> — often in her limited free time — in communities of color.

Kizzmekia’s example is so inspiring. Instilling a sense of self-reliance and self-improvement helps our upcoming leaders grow. It also positively impacts our business. In fact, a Korn/Ferry International study of the stock performance of 486 publicly traded companies found that companies with strong financial performance tend to have employees with <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fellevate%2F2018%2F02%2F15%2Fself-awareness-being-more-of-what-makes-you-great%2F%3Fsh%3D1a90630040dd&data=04%7C01%7CJocelyn.Jacobson%40sprint.com%7C63baf7a2ff3b49d4186108d8f270508c%7C4f8bc0acbd784bf5b55f1b31301d9adf%7C0%7C0%7C637525912249750492%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=zpUbBeLrM%2FvSq227mNyPl1lHNthbhMqA%2BFC3L5NFHWs%3D&reserved=0">higher levels of self-awareness</a> than poorly performing companies.

José Andrés: Direct your passion back to the world in the biggest way possible. After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, José Andrés took his food out of the restaurant and straight to people in need. The internationally renowned chef launched <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FWorld_Central_Kitchen&data=04%7C01%7CJocelyn.Jacobson%40sprint.com%7C88447c4fccbf480b66b708d8d79d8832%7C4f8bc0acbd784bf5b55f1b31301d9adf%7C0%7C0%7C637496419354278527%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=5u89Ya37d6KpM9QTPGHlDTZyyflr6hSz0V0Yi%2FpecS8%3D&reserved=0">World Central Kitchen</a>, a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that provides meals to people suffering through natural disasters. In 2020, José set up community kitchens across the U.S. to deliver tens of thousands of meals to people hit hard by Covid-19. Doing what he does best to make a difference for those who need it most. His big heart is matched only by his outsized impact, a combination I admire and aspire to. And now more than ever, people need someone fighting on their behalf.

Just like José, I believe in fighting for those who need a little extra support. It’s why T-Mobile launched <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/business/education/project-10-million?cmpid=TFB_RAD_P_20TENMM_OU0ZJSRRLLM0FYL758187">Project 10Million</a> this past year, an ambitious program aimed at eradicating the digital divide issue known as the “homework gap.” Education should be the great leveler in our society, but students need broadband connections in order for that to work. Our goal is simple — to connect every single child with internet access. So far, we have provided more than 2.5 million underserved students nationwide with free or highly subsidized connectivity. Directing our passion back to the world.

Greta Thunberg: We must protect the Earth for future generations, and we must do it now. Greta has changed the conversation about environmentalism at the highest levels of global leadership — and she did so before turning 18. I see her as one of the bravest leaders on the world stage today, and she quickly pivoted her movement to online and socially distanced activism during the pandemic.

I want the cleaner, safer, saner world Greta envisions, not just for my children but for everyone's. And I'm proud to put those words into action at T-Mobile, where our <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/news/community/changemaker-challenge-2021">Changemaker Challenge program</a> celebrates creative young people who are making a difference with their innovative ideas around technology, the environment and education. I can’t wait to see what they bring to our Changemaker Lab later this year.

Colin Powell: You can't make someone else's choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours. It’s nearly impossible to choose only one leadership lesson from former Secretary of State and four-star general Colin Powell. Throughout his broad experiences in military and civilian life, he has exemplified what it means to lead with emotional intelligence, create conditions of trust within an organization and approach life with a can-do attitude.

Of his own <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airman.af.mil%2FPortals%2F17%2F002%2520All%2520Products%2F001%2520Book%2520Reviews%2FBook%2520Reviews%2FIt%2520Worked%2520For%2520Me--Powell%27s%252013%2520Rules.pdf%3Fver%3D2016-09-20-150915-237&data=04%7C01%7CJocelyn.Jacobson%40sprint.com%7C63baf7a2ff3b49d4186108d8f270508c%7C4f8bc0acbd784bf5b55f1b31301d9adf%7C0%7C0%7C637525912249750492%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=wnPXA%2Fz9VuuW1gMjqFa37EqbWwrZtRP64GcvxACmE4I%3D&reserved=0">13 Rules of Leadership</a>, this one about taking ultimate responsibility for the decisions you make resonates most with me. Gen. Powell used to tell his subordinate commanders and staff, “Try to convince me you are right and I am about to go down the wrong path. You owe that to me; that's why you are here. But don't be intimidated when I argue back. A moment will come when I have heard enough and I make a decision.”

I encourage my leaders at T-Mobile to listen and consider all perspectives. But ultimately, we are all responsible for our own decisions. You can't let pressure from someone else stand in the way of making the choices you need to make (for me, being what's best for our customers, employees and shareholders). My leadership team and I approach tough decision-making with Gen. Powell's advice in mind: Get enough information to make an informed decision, and then trust your gut. Also, be willing to learn and grow from your mistakes.

I'm happy to take notes from such strong, empathetic individuals. This is all about embracing an optimistic view of the future - one that's wide open to possibility. And when we keep learning, we keep improving. That's what the growth mindset is all about. Because as good as we are, I know we can get even better. And that pursuit is what moves me and my teammates at T-Mobile.

This article first appeared in the <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2021/04/16/opinion-leadership-is-a-learning-experience.html">Puget Sound Business Journal</a>.

During his first full year as CEO of T-Mobile, Mike Sievert's goal has been to embrace a growth mindset. He's been looking at leadership lessons from successful world leaders and infusing some of the ideas at T-Mobile.

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Every April 22, the world comes together to mark an international day of environmental action. Whether you celebrate Earth Day by planting trees, cleaning up polluted habitats or recycling everything from old smartphones to soda cans - together we have an opportunity to make a global impact. 

As a leader in the U.S. wireless ecosystem, T-Mobile has a significant role to play in driving impactful transformation as the Un-carrier continues its ALL-IN approach to taking care of the environment. Not only has T-Mobile led <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.greenamerica.org/press-release/green-americas-2020-climate-energy-scorecard-wireless-carriers" target="_blank">Green America’s Wireless Scorecard</a> three years in a row, it also made CDP’s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.cdp.net/en/companies/companies-scores" target="_blank">A List</a> for Climate Change, won the EPA’s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.epa.gov/smm-electronics/sustainable-materials-management-smm-electronics-challenge-recognition-and-awards#results" target="_blank">Sustainable Material Management Electronics Challenge</a>, and was among the first providers to have its carbon-reduction goals approved by the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://sciencebasedtargets.org/" target="_blank">Science Based Targets Initiative</a>.

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