Corporate Social Responsibility
We empower social change agents with technology and expertise. Our goal: Accelerate global problem solving to benefit people, society, and the planet.
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Our impact
Stronger working together
Our corporate social responsibility initiatives drive partnerships that scale results and solve global problems.
Measureable impact
Our goal is to make a measurable impact on people, society, and the planet—and we are well on the way. We’re expanding access to quality education worldwide. We contribute millions of dollars annually to social change agents who are addressing global challenges. And our efforts to make Cisco environmentally sustainable help preserve the planet.
1.87M
students built digital and entrepreneurial skills through Cisco Networking Academy
209M+
people positively impacted, as reported by our nonprofit grantees
45%
drop in greenhouse gas emissions (compared to our fiscal year 2007 baseline)
CSR priorities
We measure our success by how we positively impact people, society, and the planet.
Featured stories
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Transforming humanitarian aid
Our partnership with Mercy Corps is empowering people to overcome crisis, build better lives, and transform communities.
Where skill meets opportunity
Cisco Networking Academy does more than teach IT skills. For millions across the globe, it's the first step to a better life.
A bridge to zero hunger
Over the next five years, Digital Green aims to achieve a sustainable 25% increase in income for 1.1 million smallholder farmers across the globe.
A bridge to clean water
Akvo's unique, collaborative approach to development is helping organizations around the world use their data more effectively, and for greater impact.
The future of conservation
Cisco and Dimension Data are preserving endangered species in Africa and creating a world in which animals roam free.
CSR Report 2018
Discover how we are accelerating global problem solving to make the impossible possible.
Community partners and grants
Our community partners leverage Cisco technology, cash grants, and expertise to effect positive change worldwide.
Research and Resources
We conduct rigorous socioeconomic research to better inform our programmatic priorities so we can reach our goal to positively impact 1 billion lives by 2025.
News and events
What makes Cisco a sustainability leader?
In celebration of Earth Day, we spoke to three Cisco experts about how our teams and individuals are driving Cisco’s leadership.
Networking Academy empowers women in IT
Megan Chapman details her journey from student at Stanly Community College to IT professional.
Rhaeos, Inc. wins Global Problem Solver Prize
Cisco awarded Rhaeos, of Northwestern University, its fourth-annual Global Problem Solver Prize at the 2019 Rice Business Plan Competition.