Worldwide [change] Log In Account Register My Cisco Cisco.com Worldwide Home Products & Services Support How to Buy Training & Events Partners About CiscoCSROur Impact CSR Environmental Sustainability Taking care of the planet At Cisco, we believe environmental sustainability is critical for economies and for all global citizens. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preserving biodiversity and natural resources, and designing our products to minimize waste. These important actions are factored into every aspect of our business. By the NumbersFeatured Stories High standards, less carbon To reduce our own greenhouse gas emissions, we’re aggressively increasing our use of renewable energy. In our last fiscal year, it accounted for 80% of our electricity use worldwide. By 2020, we plan to eliminate one million tons of greenhouse gases from our supply chain. Our products help our customers reduce their carbon footprints, too – from the data center to the desktop. People use our collaboration solutions to work remotely, which translates to less fuel burned on the ground and in the air. And our energy-efficient cloud solutions help businesses reduce their IT energy needs. Connected conservation Rhinos will be extinct in South Africa by 2025 if poaching is not stopped. This will harm the ecosystem and reduce economic activity. Cisco and Dimension Data partnered to track poachers at a game reserve through seismic sensors, drone cameras, thermal imaging, and biometric scanning. Building products to last We embrace a “circular economy” strategy when it comes to designing and selling our products. This means materials flow continuously within the economy, rather than being used once and discarded. We design our products to be maintained and upgraded to extend their life. And, we make it easy and cost effective for customers to return their unused products instead of disposing of them. By reusing, refurbishing, reselling, or recycling this returned equipment, we keep materials in circulation and out of landfills. Global problem solving for the planet We look for opportunities to minimize Cisco’s impact on the environment in every corner of our business and our supply chain. And we seek ways technology reduce energy use and protect Earth’s biodiversity. Below are a few of our key accomplishments. View our infographic for more results. 41% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over the last 10 years (Scope 1 and 2) 96% reduction in rhino poaching at a South Africa game reserve through partnership with Dimension Data 11,400 metric tonne of products returned to Cisco for reuse, refurbishing, or recycling last fiscal year We are committed to protecting the planet EnergyOps projects pay off Energy-reduction projects at our facilities save energy, cut costs, and increase comfort. Learn more The Network Can Protect Earth's Natural Cycles Learn more about technology's game-changing role in advancing environmentally sustainable solutions. Read the blog Connected conservation We are protecting the world’s oldest animals with some of the world’s newest technology Explore the project A recognized leader Cisco was named the most sustainable company in the United States by Barron's. Read the report See all impact stories CSR Report 2017 Discover Cisco’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, priorities, and performance. Read the report Product repair contributes to a circular economy Cisco delivers over one million repaired parts each year. It’s good for the planet and our customers. Read the report or watch the video (at right). Read report Follow Us Information For Small Business Midsize Business Service Provider Industries Marketplace Contacts Contact Cisco Meet our Partners Find a Reseller News & Alerts Newsroom Blogs Field Notices Security Advisories Technology Trends Cloud Internet of Things (IoT) Software Defined Networking (SDN) Support Downloads Documentation Communities DevNet Learning Network Support Community Video Portal About Cisco Investor Relations Corporate Social Responsibility Environmental Sustainability Trust and Transparency Center There's Never Been A Better Time Careers Search Jobs We Are Cisco Programs Cisco Designated VIP Program Cisco Powered Financing Options Contacts Feedback Help Site Map Terms & Conditions Privacy Statement Cookie Policy Trademarks