Sustainability

Cisco Innovation Labs: Co-creating AI, Sustainability, and Infrastructure Solutions

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Cisco Innovation Labs: Co-creating AI, Sustainability, and Infrastructure Solutions

We are witnessing an unprecedented technological inflection point—one that I believe represents the greatest value creation opportunity in a generation. The staggering magnitude of global AI investments—Apple’s $500B, France’s $100B, Stargate’s $500B—signals a fundamental shift in how technology will reshape our world. With this transformation comes mounting demands for performance, sustainability, and security that require innovative solutions at a scale we’ve never seen before.  At Cisco Innovation Labs (CIL), we’re uniquely positioned to meet these…

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From waste to wonders: My sustainability journey with Cisco's Green Team

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From waste to wonders: My sustainability journey with Cisco's Green Team

I have a confession to make about something I’ve been doing over the past 10 years: I have diligently separated my wet and dry waste. What does that mean? Everything that is biodegradable, like food scraps, goes in one bin; everything like paper or plastic goes to another; and medical waste to the third bin.  I have also been composting my wet waste, an average of two pounds per day. This amounts to nearly 2,800…

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Striving for Sustainability: Meet Sripriya

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Striving for Sustainability: Meet Sripriya

This blog is part of our focus on Cisco employees who are “Striving for Sustainability” by finding opportunities to integrate sustainability in their day-to-day work. At Cisco, we have been focusing on evolving from a linear economy that extracts resources and eventually wastes them, to a circular one that finds new uses for products and their inputs. ​By understanding the environmental impacts of our products, we can make informed decisions to reduce the resources used…

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Designing Energy-Efficient Products

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Designing Energy-Efficient Products

The following is an excerpt from our FY24 Purpose Report, celebrating 40 years of impact at Cisco. Much of our digital economy relies on large, energy intensive data centers that need to be operational 24/7 and require cooling systems to prevent overheating—and the growth of AI is increasing this demand. We believe the IT industry needs to stay one step ahead of this technological shift so sustainability is not an afterthought. Large, global companies like…

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Re(Introducing) the Cisco Foundation Regenerative Future Fund: Redefining Impact in Climate Investing

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Re(Introducing) the Cisco Foundation Regenerative Future Fund: Redefining Impact in Climate Investing

In 2021, the Cisco Foundation made a bold commitment to address the climate crisis, pledging $100 million over 10 years to fund innovative climate solutions. This commitment is strategically divided: $50 million supports nonprofit grants that empower organizations driving climate and social impact, while the other $50 million is dedicated to equity and debt investments in early-stage climate startups (Seed to Series A) and venture funds. As climate challenges accelerate and natural disasters intensify, the…

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Sustainability 101: What are life cycle assessments?

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Sustainability 101: What are life cycle assessments?

Do you feel a bit lost when people refer to certain environmental sustainability topics and aren’t sure where to start when it comes to learning more? Sustainability 101 is a blog series that you can turn to for information about different environmental terms that may come up at work, during discussions with friends, and even at your annual holiday gathering. Every product has a story. From the raw materials used to create it, to the…

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Smart, Hybrid Workspaces Go Far Beyond Productivity

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Smart, Hybrid Workspaces Go Far Beyond Productivity

Revolutionizing Workspaces: How Cisco’s PENN1 Office is Setting the Standard for Sustainable Innovation In a world where sustainability aligns with productivity, Cisco’s PENN1 office in New York is lighting the way-literally. This groundbreaking project demonstrates how smart technology can foster more productive and eco-friendly work environments through the collaboration of Cisco, Mecho, and EnOcean. Why Energy Management is a Game-Changer With the shift towards hybrid work, building owners must cater to a flexible workforce by…

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US Chip Export Rule Proposes Limits to Thwart Chinese GPUs

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US Chip Export Rule Proposes Limits to Thwart Chinese GPUs

The federal government on Jan. 13 proposed a global policy to limit the distribution of powerful, U.S.-made GPUs, an effort to promote U.S. dominance over China in the AI chip industry. “To enhance U.S. national security and economic strength, it is essential that we do not offshore this critical technology and that the world’s AI runs on American rails,” the White House’s announcement reads. The White House moved forward with the proposal despite pushback from…

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Right-sizing artificial intelligence: The overlooked key to more sustainable technology

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Right-sizing artificial intelligence: The overlooked key to more sustainable technology

This is a co-authored blog from Professor Aleksandra Przegalińska and Denise Lee As artificial intelligence (AI) moves from the hypothetical to the real world of practical applications, it’s becoming clear that bigger is not always better. Recent experiences in AI development and deployment have shed light on the power of tailored, ‘proportional’ approaches. While the pursuit of ever-larger models and more powerful systems has been a common trend, the AI community is increasingly recognizing the…

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Six environmental sustainability trends for 2025 and beyond

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Six environmental sustainability trends for 2025 and beyond

As we approach 2025, following what is likely to be the hottest year on record, the urgency to address our planet’s interconnected challenges has never been greater. Climate change and resource scarcity require businesses, governments, and communities to act with intention and scale. At Cisco, we are steadfast in our goals to both reduce environmental impact and foster resilience—ensuring that communities, ecosystems, and industries can adapt, thrive, and sustain themselves in the face of uncertainty….

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