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.

Cisco expands support to Tribal Colleges and Universities

Cisco expands support to Tribal Colleges and Universities

In 2021, Cisco announced our partnership with SFI, a nonprofit that supports students attending minority-serving institutions. Our inaugural work with HBCUs created a blueprint that is now expanding to other minority-serving institutions, and LCOOU is the first tribal college beneficiary.

Healthy forests: Tribal forestry and science innovations for disaster reduction

Healthy forests: Tribal forestry and science innovations for disaster reduction

Cisco Foundation grant partner Vibrant Planet Data Commons uses science, data, and Tribal Forestry to reduce the risk of wildfires.

Sharing the Cisco Networking Academy Vision

Sharing the Cisco Networking Academy Vision

Cisco Networking Academy works with partners who specialize in providing education for people with disabilities to develop IT skills, powering an inclusive future for all.

November 29, 2023

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Sustainability through Cisco’s circular business practices

SVP of US Commercial Sales, Tim Coogan, explores circular business practices, emphasizing sustainability across the product lifecycle.

November 27, 2023

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Sustainability 101: What is the circular economy?

Many companies talk about how the “circular economy” can reduce environmental impact – but what does that mean in general and in practice?

November 27, 2023

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Transforming career development through AI

Learn how Cisco and CareerVillage.org have partnered to transform career development for underrepresented youth through the AI-powered Coach.

November 17, 2023

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Beyond the climate jargon: Reflections from climate conference season 2023

Jocelyn Matyas, who manages the Cisco Foundation's Climate Impact and Regeneration Investing Portfolio, shares lessons from the climate conference season.

November 14, 2023

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Sustainability, Collaboration, and Cisco: A Channel Leader’s Perspective

As part of Cisco’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, Channel Leader, Stacy Betts, explores the importance of these initiatives from the partner perspective.

November 9, 2023

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Cisco Networking Academy helps veterans with career transition programs

Whether you call it Veterans Day, Remembrance Day or Armistice Day, November 11 is when we pause to give thanks to those who serve. At Cisco Networking Academy, we reflect on what we can do in return.

October 26, 2023

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Be You, With Us: Empowering Diverse Authentic Voices in Corporate Spaces

Cisco DE&I consultant, Dr. Ángel Vélez, shares his thoughts on authenticity in the workplace and how it impacts feelings of belonging among employees.

October 23, 2023

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Sustainability 101: What is embodied carbon?

Curious about embodied carbon? Learn the basics from one of our subject matter experts in Cisco's Chief Sustainability Office.

October 4, 2023

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Cisco Refresh reinforces sustainability efforts

Cisco Refresh is an initiative that is designed to help our customers meet their sustainability goals.

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