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.
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.
There's never been a better time for a curriculum built on hope.
Our impact
Stronger working together
Our corporate social responsibility initiatives drive partnerships that scale results and solve global problems.
CSR priorities
We measure our success by how we positively impact people, society, and the planet.
Featured stories
Cisco Networking Academy
For 20 years, Cisco Networking Academy has changed the lives of over 8 million students in 180 countries.
Connecting hope in Puerto Rico
See how we're partnering with NetHope to rebuild communities after Hurricane Maria.
A playbook for digital impact
From AI to cloud solutions to IoT, this interactive journey highlights technology’s role in changing our future world for the better.
Life-saving jobs in Africa
A network of health workers delivers vital information and products to those who need it.
Emergency networks and expertise
People depend on their devices, making communications critical in emergency situations.
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 2017
Discover Cisco’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, priorities, and performance.
Measurable 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.
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1.6 million people have obtained new jobs due to their participation in Cisco Networking Academy
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154 million+ people positively impacted, as reported by our nonprofit grantees
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41% drop in greenhouse gas emissions (compared to our fiscal year 2007 baseline)
Community partners and grants
Providing technology
Our community partners leverage Cisco technology, cash grants, and expertise to effect positive change worldwide.
Research and Resources
Stewarding CSR and social investment programs
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
You're never too young to change the world
How can the education system breed a new generation of socially conscious and entrepreneurial-minded professionals who also have the skills needed for the future?
Meet the 2018 GPS Challenge First Runner-Up
Jara aims to empower all individuals to attain quality education, without losing cultural roots.
Lighting the path to opportunity
Elizabeth is a global problem solver who joined forces with her brother in Uganda to improve the lives of farmers and those in rural communities.