Running from late March through early July, the Environmental Awareness 2007 program featured events around the world intended to increase awareness of environmental challenges and offer Cisco employees ideas on how to help address these issues individually and as a company. In addition to national events such as Earth Day and Bike to Work Day, 35 Cisco Civic Councils sponsored or supported local and regional initiatives.
Bike to Work Day 2007
When employees drive to work, they produce a significant amount of greenhouse gas. To promote bicycles as a viable alternative to automobiles as commuting vehicles, Cisco coordinated with the Bay Area Bicycle Coalition of the San Francisco Bay Area to sponsor and promote May 17 as Bike to Work Day 2007. Cisco employees worldwide were encouraged to ride a bicycle to get to work on that day. Cisco established a permanent Website and e-mail groups so riders can post their favorite routes and make contact with other riders. Approximately 435 cyclists participated in this event at a dozen Cisco sites in four countries.
