Charter Statement

Cisco's culture requires that all employees, at every level of the organization, be committed to responsible business practices. Additionally, Cisco's business strategy incorporates our dedication to corporate citizenship, which includes our commitment to improving the global community in which we operate, empowering our workforce, and building trust in our company as a whole.

The purpose of the Cisco Corporate Citizenship Council is to represent and serve our customers, employees, investors and partners by continuously improving Cisco's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs and by providing a better understanding of the company's performance related to CSR. The Council will fulfill these responsibilities by assessing social, ethical, and environmental practices and policies and to drive change, where necessary, to enhance the performance of our core business operations.

On an ongoing basis, the Council intends to monitor Cisco's CSR programs and enhance the transparency and disclosure of relevant information relating to Cisco's Corporate Social Responsibility, including disclosure regarding the status and progress of our CSR programs. The creation and management of a global CSR strategy will be accomplished by engaging stakeholders to perform:

• An initial internal collection and assessment of performance and a deeper understanding of potential enhancements to Cisco's CSR initiatives;
• Continuous benchmarking of Cisco's Corporate Social Responsibility practices and policies, against that of our peers, customers, and partners, taking into consideration factors set forth by established and emerging industry standards and guidelines where relevant or appropriate.

Based on our internal assessment and our external benchmarking, the Council will recommend appropriate changes to Cisco's CSR programs and initiatives that influence business culture and operations.

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