Cisco is committed to responsible environmental practices throughout our business. We have innovative programs designed to increase the energy efficiency of our operations, reduce waste and protect the environment in communities where we work. We conform to many international standards and make protecting the environment a priority. The links below provide information about our many programs and efforts.

	"We take environmental responsibility very seriously at Cisco. Whether it is reducing our energy consumption or practicing responsible land use or reducing waste, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to protect the environment." – Mark Golan, Vice President, Worldwide Real Estate and Workplace Resources.

Key Statistics

Cisco is committed to an environmental management system that minimizes impact to the environment in the definition, design, manufacture, support and use of our technology solutions.

• Cisco maintains a recycling and waste-reduction program based on reducing, reusing, and recycling at all corporate sites in the Americas. Cisco measures recycling progress by auditing many variables, such as the diversion rate (i.e., how much material is kept out of landfills). Since the recycling and waste-reduction program began, the diversion rate at corporate sites has risen from less than 30% to more than 60%.
• Cisco's ordinary business operations include management of transportation used for logistical purposes -- ensuring optimal routing and minimizing environmental impact. Cisco offers employees incentives to utilize Alternative Transportation, not only in their daily commute, but also during working hours.
• Cisco Systems, Inc has implemented or utilized many energy saving measures in San Jose. The annual energy savings are about 49,000,000 kwh, enough to power 5000 homes. In addition, the Energy Management Team has initiated several programs designed to reduce energy usage in Cisco buildings, including The 78 Degree Plan and various Energy Efficiency Measures for labs.

Featured Links

Habitat See how Cisco partners with and contributes to the communities and environments where we work.   Energy Conservation Learn more about Cisco's innovative conservation programs.   Environmental Management Review information about Cisco's ISO 14001 certification.   Product Stewardship Discover how Cisco incorporates environmental protection into product design.   Recycling and Waste Reduction See how reducing, reusing and recycling are a regular part of Cisco's business operations. Helpful Resources FAQs Frequently Asked Questions regarding Cisco and the Environment