Sustainability

Sustainability 101: What are smart grids?

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Sustainability 101: What are smart grids?

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. Electricity delivery was simpler 50 years ago than it is today: centralized power stations generated electricity,…

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5 Environmental Sustainability Trends for 2024

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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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Investing in Africa's Clean Energy Transition

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Investing in Africa's Clean Energy Transition

Our conviction in Africa’s vast potential is part of what fuels the climate investment strategy of the Cisco Foundation. Among our vision, we see the transition to clean energy not just as a necessity, but as a catalyst for inclusive growth and digital innovation. And through the Cisco Foundation’s $100 million Climate Commitment, we are investing wholeheartedly in this vision. Our recent investments into early-stage climate ventures SHYFT Power Solutions and Jaza Energy, following our…

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(20)24 x 7 Tech Trends: AI Readiness, Adoption and Integration

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(20)24 x 7 Tech Trends: AI Readiness, Adoption and Integration

Technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace and predictions about coming trends are always a topic of debate – what’s real, what’s hype. While there’s always a wave of excitement around the next big thing, I think the last year has been different. Advancements in AI, especially generative AI (GenAI), are leading to a once-in-a-generation shift. This is opening vast new opportunities and transforming industries, modes of operation, and career paths. Not surprisingly this…

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Partnering for Sustainability: Cisco's Collaborative Approach

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Partnering for Sustainability: Cisco's Collaborative Approach

Embracing sustainability and reducing our environmental footprint has been a longstanding priority at Cisco. For almost two decades, Cisco has set transparent, publicly declared objectives as benchmarks, diligently tracking our progress and holding ourselves accountable. Additionally, we’ve developed comprehensive programs to empower customers to achieve their sustainability goals. We understand that sustainability is a collaborative effort, and success requires leveraging our extensive partner network. Collaboration is essential, and it’s through working with our partners that…

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How to be more sustainable during the holidays

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How to be more sustainable during the holidays

‘Tis the season! As we look forward to numerous holidays, special traditions, and spending time with loved ones, I can’t help but think about the impact of my actions. Sometimes it feels like my actions alone can’t really change the amount of consumption, waste, and emissions the holiday season produces. And it’s true, alone I can’t. That’s where all of you come in! Based on research by The United Nations Environment Programme, household consumption accounts…

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Cisco CX Empowers Sustainability with Expanded Services

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Cisco CX Empowers Sustainability with Expanded Services

In an era where businesses are embracing the vital role of sustainability, Cisco Customer Experience (CX) is here to support you on your sustainability journey. We’re thrilled to share we are expanding our sustainability services and weaving environmental solutions into the fabric of our offers. Through Cisco Lifecycle Services and individual assessments, we’re now providing services that demonstrate how invested we are in helping you succeed in your sustainability goals. A Commitment to Sustainability Our…

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Healthy forests: Tribal forestry and science innovations for disaster reduction

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Healthy forests: Tribal forestry and science innovations for disaster reduction

Cisco Foundation grant partner Vibrant Planet Data Commons harmonizes cutting-edge science, open-source data, and Tribal Forestry to reduce the risk and severity of wildfires while speeding the pace of forest restoration. Forests are a vital part of a healthy planet: they store carbon, regulate the water cycle, produce oxygen, prevent erosion, and are among the most biodiverse places in the world. Forests are also important for us as humans: economically,physically, and even spiritually. There are…

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The University as a Living Lab: Driving Research Value and Sustainability

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The University as a Living Lab: Driving Research Value and Sustainability

As the world faces complex challenges, universities have emerged as vital institutions for innovation, talent and knowledge creation. Beyond their traditional role in education, universities have transformed into smart campuses, offering a unique and dynamic living lab environment for research, experimentation, and technology innovation to tackle global challenges such as sustainability. In the Cisco and La Trobe University, “Smart Campus Living Lab – Transforming the University” report we delve into the role of universities as…

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The University as a Living Lab: Driving Research Value and Sustainability

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The University as a Living Lab: Driving Research Value and Sustainability

As the world faces complex challenges, universities have emerged as vital institutions for innovation, talent and knowledge creation. Beyond their traditional role in education, universities have transformed into smart campuses, offering a unique and dynamic living lab environment for research, experimentation, and technology innovation to tackle global challenges such as sustainability. In the Cisco and La Trobe University, “Smart Campus Living Lab – Transforming the University” report we delve into the role of universities as…

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