Strategy and governance

Cisco believes that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can help address inequities; bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities; and benefit the planet. To advance our Purpose, we leverage our technology and catalyze our networks, partners, and people to make a positive impact in communities worldwide and for the planet. We work together across the business to help achieve our Purpose and are accountable to our Board and leadership.

Our strategy

We have adopted corporate governance practices that are consistent with our commitment to transparency and best-in-class practices.

Stakeholder engagement
and ESG materiality

Input from key stakeholders and a comprehensive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) materiality assessment help us set ESG strategy and goals and maximize impact. Ongoing analysis helps us align our business to the changing landscape.

Reporting frameworks
and disclosures

We align to leading ESG reporting frameworks and disclosure standards.

Key ratings and rankings

We participate in and monitor our performance on a number of
ESG ratings and rankings to understand our strengths and areas of improvement.

Policies, positions, and guides

We’re committed to transparent disclosure of our policies, many of which relate to topics covered within this ESG Reporting Hub and our Purpose Report.

Our progress

We set bold goals with measurable interim goals to demonstrate our progress.