Corporate Social Responsibility
Creating positive outcomes on a global scale.
Powering an Inclusive Future for All
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Cisco supports the company's purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All that benefits our employees, communities, and the planet.
ESG Reporting Hub and 2021 Cisco Purpose Report
Cisco is putting people, technology, and resources toward Powering an Inclusive Future for All, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Visit our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting Hub.
Where we focus our efforts
- Technology for good
Forging programs and partnerships that increase access to opportunities, like Cisco Networking Academy. - Circular economy and supply chain
Transitioning to a circular economy with help from our responsible supply chain. - Integrity and trust
Taking data and privacy seriously–it informs our entire business.
- Environmental sustainability
Taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize waste. - Leading a Conscious Culture
Creating and cultivating an inclusive work environment where employees can thrive.
Highlights from FY21
3M
students participated in Cisco Networking Academy in FY21,15 million since 1997.
85%
of our global electricity came from renewable sources.
Ranked No. 1
in The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2021 report.
80%
employee participation in community impact actions.
World Possible and Cisco connect offline learners
World Possible, a nonprofit co-founded by a group of Cisco employees in 2008, is committed to sharing open-source, digital content in places where Internet connectivity is not available.
US$1M in prizes
Our competition is helping early-stage start-ups solve the world's most pressing issues.
Optimizing our social impact
We are redoubling our efforts by establishing a new team, Cisco Crisis Response.
Cisco's journey to net zero
As part of its environmental efforts, Cisco introduced new net zero emissions commitments.
Nonprofit partnerships and grant programs
Cisco invests in scalable technology solutions that help our nonprofit partners pursue sustainable approaches to addressing societal and environmental problems.
