An inclusive future takes everyone into account

Cisco's holistic approach to environmental sustainability includes how we operate our business, how we engage with suppliers, and how we help customers and communities to reduce their environmental impacts.

The Plan for Possible

Through Cisco's next-generation environmental sustainability strategy, we strive to connect a regenerative future. Learn how we plan to help customers and communities adapt to a changing world.

Environmental priorities

The Plan for Possible includes three priorities.

Transition to clean energy

Evolve to a regenerative, circular model

Invest in resilient ecosystems

Cisco Solutions

An important part of our strategy is helping customers to meet their sustainability goals. Cisco can help organizations to reduce energy consumption now while helping them to transform business processes. Cisco solutions can help:

  • Improve energy and resource efficiency
  • Enable energy management
  • Deliver sustainability in lifecycle management

Sustainability goals and initiatives

Net zero

We have set a science-based target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across our value chain by 2040.

Circular design

Our goal is that 100% of new products and packaging will incorporate circular design principles by 2025.

Climate impact investments

The Cisco Foundation has committed to invest US$100 million over ten years in climate solutions.

Supply chain sustainability

Learn how we're reducing environmental impacts along the product lifecycle.

Sustainability roundtables

Two of the latest discussions between technology leaders on the role sustainability plays in IT strategy.

Partnering for a More Sustainable Future

CIOs discuss how effective collaboration can lead to a greener future.

Who is responsible for sustainability?

Technology leaders give their views on accountability and how it impacts IT, partners, and the supply chain.

Environmental sustainability news

Chief Sustainability Office

Read the latest news about our environmental strategy and priorities.

Climate Impact and Regeneration

Discover innovative climate solutions funded through the Cisco Foundation.

Sustainability blogs

Learn about environmental sustainability topics in our blog series.

ESG Reporting Hub and 2023 Cisco Purpose Report

Cisco is putting people, technology, and resources toward Powering an Inclusive Future for All, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Visit our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting Hub.