Corporate Social Responsibility
Creating positive outcomes on a global scale.
Powering an Inclusive Future for All
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Cisco supports the company's purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All that benefits our employees, communities, and the planet.
ESG Reporting Hub and 2022 Cisco Purpose Report
Cisco is putting people, technology, and resources toward Powering an Inclusive Future for All, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Visit our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting Hub.
Where we focus our efforts
- Our global communities
Forging programs and partnerships that increase access to opportunities, like Cisco Networking Academy. - Supply chain sustainability
Transitioning to a circular economy with help from our responsible supply chain. - Integrity and trust
Taking data and privacy seriously–it informs our entire business.
- Environmental sustainability
Taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize waste. - Our people
Creating and cultivating an inclusive work environment where employees can thrive.
Highlights from fiscal year 2022
3.2M
3.2 million students in Cisco Networking Academy in FY22, 17.5 million since 1997
89%
89 percent of energy came from renewable sources in FY22
Ranked No. 1
In The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for the third year in a row
80%
80% employee community impact participation every year, including advocacy, volunteering, donations, survey sharing, and more
Connecting Indigenous Tribal nations
Indigenous Tribal nations on Tribal lands are the least connected to high-speed internet. MuralNet is a non-profit working to help Indigenous people gain control of their internet access.
Net zero one year later
Cisco's first chief sustainability officer reflects on our journey so far.
Optimizing our social impact
We are redoubling our efforts by establishing a new team, Cisco Crisis Response.
Cisco Networking Academy celebrates 25 years
Discover Networking Academy's impact over the last 25 years.
Nonprofit partnerships and grant programs
Cisco invests in scalable technology solutions that help our nonprofit partners pursue sustainable approaches to addressing societal and environmental problems.
