Our Corporate Purpose
Welcome to our new blog! We’ve combined the Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion & Diversity blogs to highlight our work and initiatives benefitting our people, communities, and the planet, and helping to Power an Inclusive Future for All.
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Cisco’s grantee and investee partners share what they look forward to most at Climate Week NYC
Cisco’s grantee and investee partners share what they look forward to most at Climate Week NYC
Cisco's grantee and investee partnership leaders participating in Climate Week NYC share what they look forward to most at this year's event.

Transforming sustainable food systems through transparency and digital inclusion
Transforming sustainable food systems through transparency and digital inclusion
Fairfood has developed a blockchain-based technology platform called Trace with support from Cisco. Trace provides full transparency across the food supply chain, enabling ethical business practices that improve the lives of small farmerholders and food workers.

What I learned during last year’s World Cleanup Day and why you should participate too
What I learned during last year’s World Cleanup Day and why you should participate too
Are you planning on participating in World Cleanup Day on September 16th? Learn more about a Cisco employee's experience last year.
Cisco Networking Academy fostering founders, one learner at a time
Cisco's Networking Academy trains students in digital skills, but also fosters skills crucial for entrepreneurs.
Signpost reminds us that great things are possible through collaboration
In recognition of World Humanitarian Day, learn more about Cisco's partnership with the International Rescue Committee and Signpost.
Climate Finance Tracker: Mapping the Climate Finance Ecosystem
Cisco Foundation grantee Climate Finance Tracker (CFT) is combining data and network theory into flexible tools to tackle climate change.
How Cisco’s Commitment to DEI Helped It Keep One of Its Best Employees for 23 years (and counting!)
Nakia Stringfield has been a proud Cisconian since 2000. Read about how Cisco's commitment to DEI learning and development enabled her to invest in herself and take ownership of her career.
Sustainability 101: What are virgin plastics?
Have you heard the phrase “virgin plastics” in the news and wondered what it meant? Learn more from Cisco's Sustainable Packaging team.
Networking Academy Alums Prove Anything Is Possible
We are excited to announce the finalists for the Cisco Networking Academy Alumni Awards.
People Behind Purpose at Cisco: During World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, everyone can be an advocate
In honor of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Cisco's Scarlet Estrada shares more about how she is advocating for others.
Advancing Cisco’s Commitment to Accessibility and Disability Inclusion
Mary Fernandez and Monica Wegner share more about Cisco’s public commitment to accessibility and disability inclusion.
Disability Pride Month: A conversation around being able to be your authentic self at work
In honor of Disability Pride Month, Cisco employees Alex Allen and Chris Riling "get proximate" to understand their lived experiences.

Purpose Personified
Download our Cisco Purpose Report and get relevant information about our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, performance, and policies.