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Electronic products have an impact on the environment at every stage of their lifecycle, from the extraction of raw materials to a product's eventual disposal. Identifying and managing these impacts is an essential part of Cisco corporate citizenship.
National and regional governments have introduced legislation aimed at reducing the environmental impacts of electrical and electronic goods. For example, the European Union's Directives on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and the Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) have introduced Europe-wide rules on design and disposal. These regulations make producers responsible for managing the environmental impacts of their products, including reuse and recycling at end of life and the phase-out of hazardous substances contained within the products themselves.
Lifecycle Approach
We consider that effective product stewardship is achieved by incorporating environmental considerations into the lifecycle of Cisco products. Relevant examples of environmental considerations include product design, material and supplier selection
, packaging, product use, and recycling at end of life. Through these considerations, Cisco seeks to promote environmental sustainability while continually improving product quality and reliability.
Cisco's Product Stewardship Program will continue to develop and mature as new innovations are incorporated into our products. The following initiatives currently support our stewardship efforts:
