5 Environmental Sustainability Trends for 2024

5 Environmental Sustainability Trends for 2024

Reflections from COP28 and looking ahead to next year. The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was recently held in Dubai, UAE, and brought government officials and heads of state, business leaders, young people, climate scientists, journalists and various experts together to accelerate global efforts to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Reflections from COP28 I had the opportunity to spend a…

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The Next One Billion Lives

The Next One Billion Lives

Last week, Cisco shared the news that we’ve achieved our ten-year goal to positively impact one billion lives through the Cisco Foundation, Social Impact grants, and Networking Academy – one year ahead of schedule. As the leaders of these organizations, we’ve never been prouder of the extraordinary work of our teams and our global nonprofit partners, and the contributions of leaders and employees across our company in innovating to help solve the world’s greatest challenges….

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Cisco's Commitment to Human Rights: A Tribute to the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Cisco's Commitment to Human Rights: A Tribute to the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations’ adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a landmark document that for the first time recognized  human rights and freedoms are inherent to all individuals, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, or any other status. At Cisco, we’ve had a longstanding commitment to respect the human rights enumerated in the Declaration, among other treaties. We conduct human rights due diligence to identify and address…

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The Power of Purpose

The Power of Purpose

Today we released our annual Purpose Report, which reflects and celebrates the past year’s work towards Powering an Inclusive Future for All—the progress we’ve made against our goals, and the people and lives we’ve touched. The report explores the theme, The Power of Purpose, because we recognize that when we intersect our business, technology, and a network of partners together with our purpose, we create a powerful force for lasting change. And we have some…

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Sharing the Cisco Networking Academy Vision

Sharing the Cisco Networking Academy Vision

December 3 marks the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD). Treating all people equitably is about more than justice. Inclusivity means that everyone can achieve their true potential, which is a benefit to society as a whole. Inclusivity is at the core of Cisco Networking Academy, but challenges remain. Merely collecting data about people with disabilities is a challenge, however. The Washington Group on Disability Statistics was established in 2001 to address the…

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An opportunity and a responsibility

An opportunity and a responsibility

Cisco’s Chief Legal Officer shares her perspective on the power of pro bono work. Cisco’s purpose is to power a more inclusive future for all. This is not just abstract sentiment; our purpose is ingrained in everything we do. It guides the design of our technology, the culture we cultivate with our teams, and our efforts in the communities where we live and work. For three years running, Cisco has maintained more than 80 percent employee…

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