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Cisco Circular Economy

We are committed to moving from a linear economy, where products are used and then thrown away, to a circular economy that makes better use of our limited natural resources.

Evolving the business to circular

Now is the time to transition from an economy that extracts resources and eventually wastes them, to a circular one which finds new uses for products and their inputs. We aim to transform our business to extend the useful life of our products and provide ongoing services.
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Sustainability across the product lifecycle

We're embedding circularity across the product lifecycle—from how we design, make, and deliver our products, to how we recapture hardware and redeploy those assets through remanufacture, reuse, and recycling.

From linear to circular

Measurable impact

Our ambitious goals will help reduce our environmental impact and contribute to a circular economy. To check our progress on these goals, please see our updates on the Purpose Reporting Hub.

Driving circularity at Cisco

Improving packaging sustainability

At Cisco, we are rethinking product packaging and sourcing alternative materials to plastic. We are working to reduce unnecessary packaging and make what remains reusable and easy to recycle.

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Pioneering circular design

We have a goal for 100 percent of new Cisco products and packaging to incorporate Circular Design Principles by fiscal year 2025.

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Product takeback and reuse

Our Product Takeback and Reuse Program lets Cisco equipment owners return hardware that has reached end-of-use, at no cost. We reuse and recycle over 99 percent of what is returned, helping to ensure responsible disposition of equipment.

About the program

Genuine Cisco Certified Remanufactured products

The Cisco Refresh (Certified Remanufactured) program is part of our effort to minimize environmental impact and help customers do the same. Our products offer the same quality as new equipment and are competitively priced.

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Circular economy perspectives

We’re evolving to a regenerative, circular model. Read the different perspectives on how we’re striving to make an impact.

Purpose Reporting Hub and Cisco Purpose Report

Cisco is putting people, technology, and resources toward Powering an Inclusive Future for All, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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