Partnering for Purpose
A social and environmental impact initiative
Doing good is good for business
Partnering for Purpose is a Cisco initiative designed to engage and collaborate with our partners, customers, and suppliers to positively impact people and the communities in which we live and work. It aligns with our purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All. Working together, we can amplify and accelerate the change we all want to see. Doing good is good for business, wherever you are in the world.
Themes
We focus on four key themes and provide actions and processes to help jump-start your social and environmental projects.
Digital inclusion
Employee experience and economic empowerment
Environmental sustainability
Crisis response and critical human needs
“We must help bridge gaps of inequity by using our technology, extended ecosystem, and the expertise of our teams.”
Chuck Robbins, CEO, Cisco
Giving back contributes to success
Our data* shows that giving back to the community contributes to the success of employees, teams, and leaders at Cisco. The value of engaged and motivated employees to our business leads to better outcomes for us and our customers, partners, and communities.
80%
Cisco employees who have given back to their communities
US$100M+
Amount contributed through employee donations and Cisco Foundation matching
1.3M+
Hours of volunteering time
*Data pertains to fiscal years 2020–2022
A 2021 Porter Novelli study demonstrates how purpose helps companies achieve their employee engagement and business goals.
Cisco partners making an impact
In 2023, we expanded Cisco's Partner Innovation Challenge to include the Partnering for Purpose themes to make an even bigger impact and prioritize what matters most to our partners and customers.
Related resources
SalesConnect Partnering for Purpose site (partners only)
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