Sustainability

Three years of progress on the pathway to net zero

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Three years of progress on the pathway to net zero

Climate change is both an urgent issue needing immediate action and a topic that requires long-term planning for positive transformation. Balancing these two horizons can be a challenge and key to making progress is defining a north star. Three years ago, Cisco announced its north star: a goal to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across our value chain by 2040, and in 2022 that goal was approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)….

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More Sustainable Mining with Cisco

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More Sustainable Mining with Cisco

Mining companies are increasingly adopting more sustainable mining practices and embracing advanced technologies that are actively contributing to the global sustainability agenda. Digital Transformation Digital transformation through intelligent infrastructure that improves visibility and standardization across sectors will increase mining companies’ ability to achieve sustainability goals and peak operational effectiveness. Multiple global mining companies are targeting a 30 – 50% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, and integrating sustainable practices through digital transformation will…

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Benefits of a More Sustainable Learning Environment in Schools and Universities

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Benefits of a More Sustainable Learning Environment in Schools and Universities

In recent years, we have partnered with schools and universities to transform their physical environments into healthier, more sustainable, safer places for learning and work. This blog shares our conclusions and recommendations for adopting IoT and networking technologies to create a more sustainable learning environment in educational institutions. The need for sustainability in schools and universities Schools and universities worldwide occupy vast areas with significant environmental footprints, impacting energy, carbon, farmland, forests, soil, and freshwater…

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Empowering youth worldwide toward a more sustainable and digitally resilient future

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Empowering youth worldwide toward a more sustainable and digitally resilient future

The Social Impact Partner Spotlight series highlights various Cisco non-profit organization partners that are helping transform the lives of individuals and communities. This blog features Cisco’s partnership with the Raspberry Pi Foundation and Digital Opportunity Trust, highlighting the amazing work these organizations are doing to support and nurture the creativity, resiliency, and leadership of youths worldwide.  International Youth Day 2024, celebrated on August 12, shines a spotlight on the boundless potential and innovative spirit of young people…

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Sustainability 101: How Hybrid Work Can Advance Sustainability in the Workforce

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Sustainability 101: How Hybrid Work Can Advance Sustainability in the Workforce

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. “The Gartner®1Q24 Global Labor Market Survey found that 44% of workers worldwide have a hybrid…

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How Smart Tech is Teaching Us About Our Oceans, One Catch at a Time

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How Smart Tech is Teaching Us About Our Oceans, One Catch at a Time

Picture our world as a giant game of dominoes. One tiny nudge can set off a chain reaction where everything topples over. While climate shifts are altering our atmosphere and landscapes; they are reshaping the oceans, too, and tiny nudges in the ocean have big impacts on our daily lives.   Think about it; our oceans are life’s supermarkets for more than three billion people, and they provide a livelihood for 12 percent of the global…

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How technology is being used to help support environmental conservation

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How technology is being used to help support environmental conservation

A new study in the scientific journal Science shows that environmental conservation is needed to help slow and potentially reverse biodiversity loss, “They found that more than half of the time, conservation actions had a net positive effect but did not necessarily stop biodiversity decline. This work shows that multiple types of conservation actions are usually beneficial and are needed to curb the loss of biodiversity.”  World Nature Conservation Day offers a moment to reflect…

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Striving for Sustainability: Meet Pelin

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Striving for Sustainability: Meet Pelin

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. When I announced the company’s next generation environmental sustainability strategy, The Plan for Possible, last July, it led Cisco employees to wonder how to further integrate sustainability into their work. And this can be done in many ways, no matter what area you work in. Meet Pelin Salem. She is a…

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A More Sustainable Future for Africa: Cisco’s Role in Bridging the Digital Divide

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A More Sustainable Future for Africa: Cisco’s Role in Bridging the Digital Divide

When you think of the term sustainability, chances are you think of the environmental kind. But improving the environment doesn’t happen in a void—you need technological access and people with the know-how to manage it all. This requires a strong foundation of sustainable communities, calling for digital divide solutions that incorporate intersectional considerations like education and gender equity. The need for educational initiatives to foster environmental resilience in Africa We could talk about the need…

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Striving for Sustainability: Meet Pelin

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Striving for Sustainability: Meet Pelin

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. When I announced the company’s next generation environmental sustainability strategy, The Plan for Possible, last July, it led Cisco employees to wonder how to further integrate sustainability into their work. And this can be done in many ways, no matter what area you work in. Meet Pelin Salem. She is a…

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