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Cisco’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) starts at the board and senior leadership level. This top-down approach ensures that sustainability and CSR initiatives are embedded in the company’s core strategy and decision-making processes. The leadership team drives these initiatives, setting the tone and providing the necessary resources and support to achieve the company’s CSR goals. More details can be found in Cisco’s CSR and sustainability reports​https://blogs.cisco.com/csr/powering-an-inclusive-future-a-message-from-ceo-chuck-robbins

Cisco has committed to incorporating the principle of Circular Design into 100% of its new products and packaging by 2025. This principle is fundamental to Cisco's sustainability strategy, aiming to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency. Circular Design involves creating products that are easier to repair, reuse, and recycle, thereby extending their lifecycle and reducing environmental impact. This initiative aligns with global sustainability trends and Cisco's broader goal of promoting a circular economy.

66% of customers are willing to pay more for products that are manufactured sustainably. This reflects a growing consumer awareness and demand for environmentally responsible products. Companies like Cisco leverage this trend by emphasizing their sustainability practices and incorporating them into their product development and marketing strategies. This data is supported by various consumer surveys and market research studies on sustainability preferences​ (Cisco Blogs)​​ (Impakter)​.https://blogs.cisco.com/csr/net-zero-methodology-yes-it-is-complicated-but-worth-doing-thoroughly

The internationally accepted standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS) is the ISO 14001 certification. This standard helps organizations improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste, gaining a competitive advantage and the trust of stakeholders. ISO 14001 provides a framework for organizations to protect the environment and respond to changing environmental conditions in balance with socio-economic needs. Cisco, like many other leading organizations, adheres to this standard to ensure its environmental management practices are effective and continuously improving. More information can be found in Cisco’s sustainability and environmental documentation on their ESG Reporting Hub.

Circular Solutions impact the enterprise-wide Circular Economy program by shaping and pioneering technology solutions and services that enable circular economy value creation for customers. This includes developing innovative products and services that facilitate reuse, repair, and recycling, thereby reducing waste and enhancing resource efficiency. Cisco’s commitment to circular solutions is integral to its overall sustainability strategy and efforts to promote a circular economy​

https://blogs.cisco.com/csr/stepping-up-our-work-on-circularity

Cisco has driven down Scope 3 emissions over the last 15 years primarily through its use of the circular economy. By focusing on the principles of reuse, refurbishment, and recycling, Cisco has significantly reduced the environmental impact of its products and operations. This approach has led to lower emissions throughout the product lifecycle, including manufacturing, usage, and end-of-life stages. Cisco's circular economy strategy is a key component of its sustainability initiatives, as highlighted in their environmental reports and sustainability strategies​https://blogs.cisco.com/csr/net-zero-methodology-yes-it-is-complicated-but-worth-doing-thoroughly