Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

How our employees help us do our part for the environment

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When it comes to Cisco’s environmental initiatives, employee engagement is key. We educate employees on environmental issues through existing engagement channels and get employees on board with implementation.

Waste management innovation: making the impossible possible

2 min read

People piled trash in streets, causing filth and disease. While people blamed the government, Nivedha knew there was a solution to sort and recycle all waste and clean the streets.

Digital solutions connect farmers to markets during uncertain times

3 min read

Food supply chains have recently been disrupted. Here's how Digital Green is meeting the needs of farmers to make sure their crops can get to the market.

Virtual volunteering: How I spent 18 hours helping families make ends meet

4 min read

There was a need for virtual volunteers to help out with the Santa Clara County COVID-19 Financial Assistance Fund. So a member of Cisco's Corporate Affairs team decided to take action.

Paul Hawken inspires Cisconians with carbon drawdown

3 min read

SustainX went virtual this year and Paul Hawken joined us to talk about the very real ways we can drawdown carbon emissions and reverse global warming now.

The Bridge to Inclusive Technology: Steps we are taking to increase accessibility

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We are entering an era where everything and everyone is connected. In the process, we’re applying the lessons we’ve learned and building technologies that are secure, accessible, and bring people together.

Cisco helps military veterans find paths to meaningful employment through partnership with Onward to Opportunity

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We’re all navigating this fast-changing environment, doing our best to adjust to the rapid shift to remote working and online learning. This can feel even more uncertain for our military and veteran community as they transition to civilian careers. This transition is daunting in any circumstance, but a fragile economy and shifting work dynamics creates even greater barriers for those who are separating from military service. Cisco and Onward to Opportunity have partnered to provide veterans pathways to meaningful employment.

Reducing food waste and food insecurity one meal at a time

7 min read

Replate is a nonprofit with a mission to reduce food waste and food insecurity through its food recovery system. Most recently, Cisco and Cisco Foundation donated $1.2 million to help them expand their food recovery services. We sat down with Replate's CEO and founder, Maen Mahfoud, to learn more about Replate’s mission, and its response to business closures.

How Cisco Networking Academy provides a bridge to career possibilities for people everywhere

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Cisco Networking Academy provides access for anyone, anywhere to gain new digital skills. The program is available to teenagers, those pursuing higher education, and those seeking a new career path.