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Cisco leverages its networking and IoT products to help digitize, modernize, and secure electric grids and increase energy availability. Through the Cisco Foundation, $100 million over ten years was committed in 2021 for grant funding to nonprofits and impact investing in early-stage companies building innovative climate solutions. Cisco Investments also invests in early-stage companies that help Cisco and customers further their sustainability goals.

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Cisco aims to reach net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2040, reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% from FY19 base year, neutralizing remaining 10% via removals.

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Direct operations (Scope 1 + 2) is <1% of Cisco's footprint but fully within Cisco's control. In FY25 Cisco implemented 78 energy efficiency projects avoiding ~11.5 GWh and ~27,200 tCO2e annually — using AI/analytics to optimize lab energy/airflow/cooling. Completed first building electrification projects in San Jose, CA and Galway, Ireland. Increased European leased-fleet EV share from 11% (FY19) to 66% (FY25). 45 facilities hold LEED or WELL certifications, 21% of the global portfolio.

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In FY25, Cisco sourced renewable electricity to match 100% of global annual electricity needs at owned and leased facilities using a variety of methods: on-site renewables, long-term PPAs, virtual PPAs, and energy attribute certificates. In India, Cisco's Bangalore campus began receiving power from a new 92 MW solar and wind generation facility (~181,400 MWh/year). In Texas, Cisco served as anchor buyer for two aggregated virtual PPAs covering 172 MW of solar. Combined, these will produce >500,000 MWh of renewable energy per year. Cisco also piloted renewable fuels — biodiesel in Bangalore for ~10% of backup power needs and renewable natural gas at US/UK sites.

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Cisco sources renewable energy through a variety of methods to drive towards its 2040 net-zero goal. In fiscal 2025, this included new long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in India and Texas. The company's environmental sustainability strategy, 'The Plan for Possible,' includes access to clean energy as a core pillar. Cisco also collaborates with customers, partners, and suppliers to increase access to clean energy more broadly.

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Cisco is transitioning from a linear to a circular business model by applying circular design principles to products and packaging, extending product life cycles, and recovering and redeploying hardware. Cisco aims to enable customers and partners to adopt circularity through its portfolio of offerings. This approach reduces resource extraction and end-of-life waste across the value chain.

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In FY25 Cisco achieved 100% renewable electricity matching at owned and leased facilities for the first time, using on-site renewables, contractual arrangements like power purchase agreements, and energy attribute certificates. New long-term PPAs include a 92 MW solar+wind facility serving the Bangalore campus (~181,400 MWh/year) and two aggregated virtual PPAs in Texas totaling 172 MW of solar with 100 MW going to two new projects coming online in 2027. Combined, these projects will produce more than 500,000 MWh/year. Cisco also piloted biodiesel in Bangalore backup generation and renewable natural gas in US and UK sites.

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Cisco achieved 90% reduction (89.7%) in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions vs FY19 base year, meeting its near-term target on the path to net-zero by 2040.

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In Q1 FY2025, Cisco announced a restructuring plan expected to impact approximately 7% of global workforce with estimated pre-tax charges up to $1 billion, to be substantially completed by end of FY2025.

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Cisco is committed to respecting human rights and environmental standards throughout its supply chain. As a founding member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), Cisco has adopted the RBA Code of Conduct as its Supplier Code of Conduct and evaluates supplier conformance through self-assessments, third-party audits, and collaborative solutions. The company also collaborates with suppliers to increase access to clean energy at their sites, which is a key assumption underpinning the 2040 net-zero goal.

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Cisco's networking infrastructure, including Cisco Silicon One-based routers and switches, is designed to reduce carbon emissions by allowing customers to lower operational footprints and transition to more efficient network architectures. The Cisco 8000 series routers are explicitly cited as enabling customers to 'reduce operational footprints, lower carbon emissions, and transition to more efficient network architectures.' Achieving the 2040 net-zero goal relies in large part on enhanced power efficiency of Cisco's products.

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100% of new Cisco products and packaging now incorporate Circular Design Principles (25 principles across 5 focus areas). Foam in packaging reduced 78% vs FY19; packaging cube efficiency improved 73% cumulatively; recycled plastic content reached 45% (vs 50% target). 76% of component/manufacturing suppliers by spend have at least one zero-waste-certified site. Programs include Cisco Refresh, Cisco Green Pay, and free Product Takeback and Reuse. The C9350 Smart Switch features up to 75% PCR plastic content, 66% less plastic by volume, modular sub-assemblies, and 80 PLUS Titanium/Platinum power supplies.

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Scope 3 Category 4 (upstream transport) is ~3% of Cisco's footprint. Cisco is addressing this by prioritizing ocean over air shipping and engaging suppliers to shift to lower-emission modes of transport.

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Cisco's Plan for Possible sustainability strategy targets net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2040, prioritizing reductions across all scopes. In its own operations, Cisco adopts clean energy including through PPAs. The company also innovates for energy efficiency in its products and solutions, directly impacting its operational and product-embedded energy footprint.

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In fiscal 2025, Cisco set its next big ambition: 40 Communities. Over the next 10 years, Cisco intends to engage, support, and invest in 40 communities around the world, leveraging funding, technology, and expertise.

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In fiscal 2025, Cisco sourced renewable energy through a variety of methods, including new long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in India and Texas, as part of its clean energy strategy to reach net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2040.

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Cisco settled a legal dispute with a supplier over purchase obligations under long-term supply arrangements. Under terms, ~$563M held in escrow was released back to Cisco, but ~$450M in supplier-held prepayments was forfeited. A charge of ~$355M was recorded to product cost of sales in Q4 FY2025, with a corresponding income tax benefit of ~$82M.

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In Q1 of fiscal 2025, Cisco announced a restructuring plan to invest in key growth opportunities and drive efficiencies, expected to impact approximately 7% of global workforce. Estimated pre-tax charges of ~$1 billion; $744 million incurred in FY2025. Plan expected substantially complete by Q2 FY2026.

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In Q1 fiscal 2025, Cisco announced a new restructuring plan impacting approximately 7% of its global workforce, with estimated pre-tax charges of up to $1 billion. Expected to be substantially completed by end of fiscal 2025.

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Scope 1+2 is <1% of footprint but within direct control. In FY25, Cisco implemented 78 energy efficiency projects avoiding ~11.5 GWh of energy and 27,200 tCO2e/year. Completed first building electrification projects in San Jose, CA and Galway, Ireland. European leased company car fleet now 66% EVs (up from 11% in FY19). 45 facilities have LEED/WELL certifications (21% of portfolio).

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36% of Cisco's emissions come from Scope 3 Categories 1 and 2 (purchased goods/services and capital goods including manufacturing and warehousing). Cisco set a target that 80% of component, manufacturing, and logistics suppliers by spend have public absolute GHG reduction targets by FY25; achieved 88%. Hosted a net-zero supplier roundtable in Thailand. Teamed with two consumer brands to help suppliers access clean electricity in Asia — four supplier sites committed to ~28M kWh of clean energy in 2025, avoiding ~16,717 tCO2e.

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For the first time, Cisco sourced renewable electricity to match 100% of global annual electricity needs at owned and leased facilities via on-site renewables, PPAs, and EACs. Anchor PPAs include 92MW solar/wind in Bangalore and 172MW Texas solar VPPA.

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Achieved FY25 goal: 100% of new Cisco products and packaging incorporate Circular Design Principles. Set new goal to maintain 100% in FY26.

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Accelerated 25M-additional-learners goal from FY32 to FY30 in support of WEF Reskilling Revolution.

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FY25 50% recycled plastic in products target missed; achieved 45% recycled content.

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Maintain Circular Design Principles in 100% of new products and packaging in FY26.

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To support its FY25 goal of reaching net-zero emissions from operations, Cisco purchased verified voluntary carbon removals to neutralize the residual ~10% of Scope 1 and 2 emissions not eliminated by the 90% absolute reduction. Cisco's longer-term net-zero (2040) plan likewise envisages neutralizing the remaining 10% of value-chain emissions by removing an equal amount from the atmosphere.

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Product use is 59% of Cisco's carbon footprint — the dominant lever. Cisco addresses these emissions by investing in product energy efficiency through better cooling, optics, and power sources, and engaging customers on their renewable electricity strategies. The new N9300 Series Smart Switches powered by Cisco Silicon One deliver enhanced capabilities with reduced energy consumption; multiple switching, routing, and data-center products earned ENERGY STAR certifications in FY25.

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Procurement and manufacturing (Scope 3 Cat 1 + 2) is 36% of Cisco's footprint. 88% of component, manufacturing, and logistics suppliers by spend now have public absolute GHG reduction targets, exceeding the 80% goal. Cisco hosted a net-zero roundtable with suppliers in Thailand and teamed up with two consumer brands to help suppliers access affordable clean electricity in Asia — four supplier sites committed to ~28 million kWh of clean energy in 2025, avoiding ~16,717 tCO2e.

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Logistics (Scope 3 Cat 4 — upstream transportation and distribution) is 3% of Cisco's footprint. Cisco addresses these emissions by prioritizing ocean over air freight and engaging carriers to shift to lower-emission transport modes.

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100% of new Cisco products and packaging now incorporate Circular Design Principles (25 principles across 5 focus areas). 78% reduction in product packaging foam (FY19 baseline), 73% cumulative packaging cube-efficiency improvement, 45% recycled plastic content in products. 76% of component/manufacturing suppliers by spend have at least one zero-waste-certified site. Product Takeback and Reuse program collects end-of-use hardware at no cost; Cisco Refresh and Cisco Green Pay enable circular offerings.

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A fundamental component of Cisco's environmental strategy is its SBTi-approved goal to reach net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, prioritising reductions across all scopes. Cisco is driving clean energy adoption in its own operations, investing in energy-efficient product design, and pursuing circular transformation to reduce resource consumption and extend product life cycles. The company's environmental sustainability strategy, 'The Plan for Possible', encompasses clean energy, circular economy, and resilient ecosystems.

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Cisco is committed to respecting human rights and environmental standards throughout its supply chain. As a founding and active member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), Cisco has adopted the RBA Code of Conduct as its Supplier Code of Conduct. Cisco evaluates supplier conformance through self-assessments, third-party audits, and collaborative solutions. The company also works across the ICT industry through initiatives to develop supplier capacity aligned with industry standards, addressing labour, health and safety, environmental, and human rights standards in manufacturing partners and suppliers.

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Scope 3 Category 11 represents 59% of Cisco's footprint — the energy consumed when customers use Cisco products. Cisco addresses this by investing in product energy efficiency (cooling, optics, power sources), launching N9300 Smart Switches built on Cisco Silicon One architecture for higher capacity at lower energy use, achieving ENERGY STAR certifications across switching, routing, and data center portfolios, and engaging customers on renewable electricity strategy. Cisco Energy Management capability now provides customers visibility into 5 key energy/GHG metrics across Meraki, Catalyst Center, Nexus Dashboard, and Splunk.

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In Q1 FY2025, Cisco announced a restructuring plan expected to impact approximately 7% of global workforce with estimated pre-tax charges of ~$1 billion. Charges of $744M were incurred in FY2025. Plan expected to be substantially completed by end of Q2 FY2026.

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On August 26, 2025, Cisco settled a legal dispute with a supplier over long-term supply arrangement purchase obligations. The settlement resulted in a $355M charge to product cost of sales in Q4 FY2025, forfeiture of ~$450M in supplier-held prepayments, and recovery of ~$563M held in escrow. Associated income tax benefit of ~$82M.

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In fiscal 2025, Cisco sourced renewable energy through a variety of methods including new long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in India and Texas, as part of its clean energy strategy toward its 2040 net-zero goal.

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In fiscal 2025, Cisco set its next big social ambition to engage, support, and invest in 40 communities around the world over the next 10 years, leveraging funding, technology, and expertise.

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Cisco's clean energy strategy centres on adopting renewable energy in its own operations as part of its pathway to net-zero by 2040. In fiscal 2025, Cisco sourced renewable energy through a variety of methods, including new long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in India and Texas. The company also collaborates with customers, partners, and suppliers to increase access to clean energy, and innovates for energy efficiency in its products and solutions. Additionally, Cisco leverages its networking products to help digitise and modernise electric grids and increase energy availability.

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Cisco's Cisco Silicon One unified silicon architecture underpins high-density networking solutions designed to reduce operational footprints and lower carbon emissions for customers. The Cisco 8000 series routers, based on Silicon One, provide broad capacity in high-density designs enabling customers to reduce operational footprints and lower carbon emissions. New Smart Switches and AI-ready data centre products are designed with enhanced performance and energy efficiency, directly reducing the energy intensity of networking infrastructure.

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Cisco is evolving towards a circular business model by applying circular design principles to products and packaging, extending product life cycles, and recovering and redeploying hardware to advance a circular life cycle. The company aims to enable customers and partners to adopt circularity through its portfolio of offerings. This holistic approach targets the transition from a linear economy that extracts resources and eventually wastes them to a circular one that finds new uses for products and their inputs.

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Cisco positions its networking products as enabling customer decarbonisation by helping to digitise, modernise, and secure electric grids and increase energy availability. The company helps customers build energy-efficient network infrastructure — including AI-ready data centres with lower per-unit energy consumption — and provides products that enable smart building technology, turning network devices into sensors for enhanced intelligence and control of physical spaces. These customer-use enabled reductions represent Cisco's primary Scope 3 Category 11 lever.

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In 2021, the Cisco Foundation committed US$100 million over ten years through grant funding to nonprofits and impact investing into early-stage companies building innovative climate solutions. Cisco Investments, the venture capital arm, also invests in early-stage companies that can help Cisco and its customers further their sustainability goals. While no specific durable removal technologies (e.g. DAC, BECCS) are named, this fund provides capital toward climate removal and nature-based solutions in the ecosystem. The report does not separately quantify carbon removals or offset retirements.

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To support the FY25 90% Scope 1+2 reduction goal, Cisco purchased verified voluntary carbon removals to neutralize the residual emissions from its operations. Cisco intends to neutralize the remaining 10% of value-chain emissions by 2040 by removing an equal amount from the atmosphere. The Cisco Foundation's $100M climate solutions commitment also funds removal-relevant innovations including soil-health/regenerative agriculture via Miraterra.

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Cisco purchased verified voluntary carbon removals in support of its FY25 goal to neutralize residual emissions from operations.

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Cisco met its FY25 target of reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 90% vs FY19 base year (achieved 89.7% rounded to 90%). Cisco purchased verified voluntary carbon removals to neutralize residual operational emissions.

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For the first time, Cisco sourced renewable electricity to match 100% of global annual electricity needs at owned and leased facilities, using on-site renewables, PPAs, and energy attribute certificates.

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Originally set in FY23 with a 10-year goal of reaching 25M additional learners by FY32, Cisco accelerated the target to FY30 (two years earlier) in support of the World Economic Forum's Reskilling Revolution.

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After achieving 100% Circular Design Principles in FY25, Cisco set a new goal to maintain this in FY26.

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Cisco's net-zero goal involves reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by at least 90% compared to FY19 and then neutralising any remaining emissions by removing an equal amount from the atmosphere. The same approach applies to the FY25 near-term Scope 1&2 target: Cisco intends to neutralise any remaining emissions by removing an equal amount from the atmosphere. Specific removal mechanisms are not detailed in this report.

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Cisco obtained third-party limited assurance under ISAE3000 from ERM on 100% of Scope 1, Scope 2 (both market- and location-based), all disclosed Scope 3 categories, total water withdrawals, and waste data. Annual process, completed August 2024.

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Cisco calculates Cat 1 via hybrid method: financial share of suppliers' CDP-reported Scope 1+2 (Tier 1&2, 11% data from suppliers) plus EEIO for Tier 3+ and indirect procurement. No explicit methodology change stated but Cat 1 value reflects supplier GHG performance improvements.

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Cat 11 (use of sold products) calculated using product energy consumption x units sold x 5-year assumed lifetime. Reduction reflects energy efficiency improvements in sold products. Cisco expects year-over-year fluctuation based on product mix and volume.

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Cisco uses ISO 14064-1, GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting Standard, Scope 2 Guidance, and Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard for emissions calculation methodology.

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Combined Scope 1 + market-based Scope 2 = 60,980 tCO2e in FY24, down from 233,032 tCO2e in FY19 base year. 82% of the FY25 target achieved. Primary driver is renewable electricity procurement (60,073 tCO2e reduction attributed to renewable energy change alone).

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Cisco's net-zero strategy explicitly states intent to neutralize any remaining Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions after the 90% reduction by permanently removing an equal amount from the atmosphere through credible GHG emissions removal projects. The company states it will invest in innovative carbon removal solutions as part of its transition plan. Cisco does not currently purchase or cancel carbon credits for neutralization; it plans durable removal approaches. No project-based carbon credits were retired in FY24. Residual emissions after the 90% cut are expected to be small relative to base year.

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The Global Energy Management and Sustainability (GEMS) team manages a multi-year EnergyOps program implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across Cisco's real estate portfolio. In FY24, Cisco invested US$7.8 million to implement 27 energy efficiency projects, avoiding approximately 1.3 GWh of energy consumption and 850 tCO2e. Projects include LED upgrades, HVAC optimization, hot/cold aisle containment in labs, electrification of heating systems with heat-recovery chillers, AI-based energy analytics, and emergency demand response participation. The program has a 4.3-year average simple payback threshold, with a marginal abatement cost curve used to evaluate projects.

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Cisco's business travel emissions were 219,934 tCO2e in FY24, down from 389,528 tCO2e in the FY2019 base year. The company uses a combination of fuel-based, distance-based, and spend-based methodologies covering air, rail, ground transport, and hotel stays. Cisco embraces hybrid work as part of its net-zero strategy, reducing the need for in-person travel. Webex collaboration platform enables hybrid workflows and reduced commuting, with estimated 0.27 tCO2e per employee-year in avoided commuting emissions. Business travel is included in the long-term net-zero Abs3 target.

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Cisco requires all suppliers with >$1M annual spend to report Scope 1+2 emissions through CDP, obtain third-party verification, and set public absolute GHG reduction targets. In FY24, 90% of component, manufacturing, and logistics suppliers by spend had a public absolute GHG reduction goal, exceeding Cisco's 80% target for FY25. Cisco co-hosted a 2024 Hanoi seminar with 70 supply-chain partners on renewable energy and water stewardship. Over FY23-24, Cisco guided suppliers through energy audits, lighting and VFD upgrades, and solar roll-outs, cutting an estimated 695 tCO2e per quarter. Cisco prefers suppliers align to a 1.5°C science-based methodology. Supplier GHG performance drives reduction in Cat 1 purchased goods emissions.

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Upstream transportation and distribution (Cat 4) contributed 643,904 tCO2e in FY24, down from 989,830 tCO2e in FY2019. The majority of these emissions relate to air freight. Cisco plans to use low-carbon shipping modes as one of the key levers to achieve the FY2030 30% Scope 3 reduction target. Cat 4 is one of three categories explicitly included in the near-term SBTi-approved Scope 3 target (Abs2). Emissions are calculated using weight- and distance-based data with emission factors that include direct and indirect climate change effects for air transport.

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Cisco's enterprise-wide circular economy program embeds circularity into product and packaging design: designing for reuse, minimizing environmental impacts, and managing equipment for multiple lifecycles. Goals include 100% of new products incorporating Circular Design Principles by FY25, 50% recycled plastic content in products by FY25, 75% reduction in foam packaging by FY25, and 50% packaging cube efficiency improvement by FY25. Circular design reduces new manufacturing demand (reducing Cat 1 supplier emissions) and diverts products from end-of-life landfill (Cat 12). Cisco also evolves business models to support multiple product lifecycles, including remanufacture and take-back programs.

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Cisco completed the acquisition of Splunk Inc. on March 18, 2024 for approximately $27 billion ($157 per share). Splunk is a cybersecurity and observability company. This is the largest acquisition in Cisco's history and materially affects revenue, costs, and reported emissions inventory going forward.

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The Global Energy Management and Sustainability (GEMS) team manages the multi-year EnergyOps program implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across Cisco's real estate portfolio. In FY24, the program invested US$7.8 million to implement 27 energy efficiency projects, avoiding approximately 1.3 GWh of energy consumption and 850 metric tonnes of CO2e. Projects include LED lighting, HVAC optimization, building energy management systems (BEMS), hot/cold aisle containment in labs, electrification of building heating via heat-recovery chillers, AI-driven energy analytics, and demand response programs. Cisco plans to invest approximately US$39 million from FY23 to FY25 across energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electrification projects to achieve the FY2025 90% Scope 1&2 reduction target.

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Cisco consumed 1,393,784 MWh of renewable electricity in FY2024, representing 96% of total global electricity demand, up from 89% in FY2022. Renewable procurement takes four forms: (1) onsite solar PV installations at key facilities globally (1,115 MWh self-generated); (2) long-term offsite PPAs supporting new renewable capacity, including wind VPPA in Mesquite TX (28,365 MWh), solar VPPA in Blythe CA (35,099 MWh), physical solar PPA in North Carolina (17,150 MWh), and solar VPPA in Teruel Spain (34,774 MWh); (3) utility green power contracts such as the Austin Energy program; and (4) unbundled EACs including US-RECs (Green-e certified), I-RECs, REGOs, GOs, TIGRs, LGCs across US, India, UK, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, Israel, Singapore, Australia, and Japan. Cisco plans to execute over 500 MW of new long-term renewable energy contracts by end of FY2025 and is a member of the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) and Asian Clean Energy Coalition (ACEC).

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Cisco intends to neutralize any remaining Scope 1 and 2 emissions after the FY2025 near-term target by permanently removing an equal amount from the atmosphere through credible GHG emissions removal projects. The company's net-zero strategy explicitly includes investment in innovative carbon removal solutions as one of the strategies to achieve net zero by 2040. Cisco does not plan to purchase and cancel carbon credits for neutralization and has not retired any project-based carbon credits in the reporting year. The firm distinguishes between permanent removals (intended for neutralization) and generic offsets, emphasizing credible removal projects.

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In FY24, 96% of Cisco's global electricity came from renewable sources through onsite solar, green power contracts, unbundled energy attribute purchases, and PPAs. Cisco signed a VPPA with Spanish provider IGNIS (37 MW solar, ~60,000 MWh/year, supplying 100% of European operations for 15 years), a long-term PPA in India for a new 92 MW solar+wind facility serving Bangalore, anchored an aggregated VPPA driving a 180 MW solar development in Texas, and funded a new 100 kW rooftop solar system in Krakow, Poland. Plans to invest ~US$39M in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and electrification projects FY23-FY25.

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Cisco's clean energy strategy focuses on increasing renewable energy use in its operations. A 15-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) in Europe became operational in March 2024, furthering clean energy procurement. Cisco also commits to continuing to increase energy efficiency and renewable energy use in its operations as part of its 'Plan for Possible' environmental sustainability strategy.

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Cisco is evolving its business model from linear to circular by applying circular design principles to products and packaging, enabling customers to adopt circular offerings, and recovering/redeploying end-of-use hardware through reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling. Targets include 100% of new products incorporating circular design by FY25, 50% recycled plastic content by FY25, and 70% of component/manufacturing suppliers achieving zero-waste diversion at one or more sites by FY25.

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Cisco pursues a clean energy strategy under its 'Plan for Possible' framework, aiming to increase renewable energy use in operations and help customers transition to clean energy. A 15-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) in Europe became operational in March 2024, furthering its clean energy strategy. Cisco's near-term target includes a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY25 vs FY19, with an intent to neutralize any remaining emissions through atmospheric removal. The company also focuses on improving product power efficiency to reduce the total energy used by a connected economy.

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Cisco is developing and deploying next-generation silicon, including Cisco Silicon One, a high-performance, low-power, scalable networking silicon architecture. Cisco's Cisco 8000 series routers based on Silicon One allow customers to reduce operational footprints and lower carbon emissions. Improving product power efficiency is an explicit pillar of Cisco's clean energy strategy, as more energy-efficient hardware sold to customers reduces Scope 3 Category 11 (use of sold products) emissions.

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Under its 'fostering resilient ecosystems' pillar, Cisco deploys technology to protect and restore ecosystems. The Cisco Foundation committed $100 million over ten years to support resilient ecosystems through grants to nonprofits and impact investing in climate companies; as of FY2024, $35 million had been approved across six priority areas. Cisco also partnered with Mercy Corps to develop technology-enabled climate solutions in drought-affected communities. These activities support Cisco's broader value-chain decarbonization goals.

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A 15-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) in Europe became operational in March 2024, further advancing Cisco's clean energy strategy and contributing toward its near-term Scope 1 and 2 GHG reduction targets.

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Cisco has a near-term SBTi target: 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY25 vs FY19 baseline, and 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold products by FY30 vs FY19 baseline.

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Cisco's net-zero strategy explicitly includes neutralizing remaining Scope 1 and 2 emissions (after a 90% absolute reduction vs FY19) by removing an equal amount from the atmosphere. Similarly, the 2040 net-zero value-chain goal involves reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by at least 90% compared to FY19 and neutralizing any remaining emissions by removing an equal amount from the atmosphere. Specific removal technologies are not detailed in this report; detail is available in the separate Purpose Report.

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Cisco's FY30 near-term SBTi target covers Scope 3 Category 1 (purchased goods and services from manufacturing, component, and warehouse suppliers), a subset of Scope 3 Category 4 (upstream air transportation), and all of Scope 3 Category 11 (use of sold products) — targeting a 30% absolute reduction vs FY19. Cisco collaborates with customers, partners, and suppliers to accelerate the energy transition, including adoption of renewable energy at supplier sites. As a founding member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), Cisco conducts third-party audits on supplier environmental and social practices.

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Cisco completed the acquisition of Splunk Inc. on March 18, 2024 for approximately $27 billion in total consideration. Splunk contributed approximately $1.4 billion in revenue to FY2024 and resulted in $19.3 billion of goodwill. Cisco issued $13.5 billion in senior notes in February 2024 to finance the acquisition.

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In Q3 fiscal 2024, Cisco initiated a restructuring plan to realign the organization and enable further investment in key priority areas, impacting approximately 5% of its global workforce. Charges of $654 million were incurred in FY2024 and the plan is substantially complete.

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Cisco has set targets: 100% of new products and packaging to incorporate circular design principles by FY25; 50% of plastic used in products (by weight) made of recycled content by FY25; 70% of component and manufacturing suppliers (by spend) achieve a zero-waste diversion rate at one or more sites by FY25.

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Cisco targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY25 compared to FY19. The company continues to increase energy efficiency and renewable energy use in its own operations, including through its 15-year European VPPA that became operational in March 2024. The Environmental, Social and Public Policy Committee of the Board oversees climate strategies and GHG programs.

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Cisco is evolving to a circular business model by applying circular design principles to products and packaging, enabling customers to adopt circularity through circular offerings, and recovering end-of-use hardware through reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling. By FY25, Cisco targets that 100% of new products incorporate circular design principles, 50% of plastic in products (by weight) be recycled content, and 70% of component and manufacturing suppliers achieve a zero-waste diversion rate. These reduce both upstream (purchased goods) and downstream (end-of-life) Scope 3 emissions.

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Cisco obtained annual limited assurance under ISAE3000 from ERM for Scope 1, Scope 2 (both market and location-based), all reported Scope 3 categories, waste data, and water withdrawals. 100% of reported emissions verified.

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Category 1 emissions calculated using hybrid method combining financial share of suppliers' CDP-reported Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions (Tier 1&2) with environmentally extended input-output model for Tier 3+ and indirect suppliers. Only 11% of emissions calculated using direct supplier data.

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In FY24, Cisco revised its methodology for calculating water consumed by estimating that 50% of total water withdrawn at major campus locations with irrigation and cooling tower systems is evaporated, therefore considered consumed. Based on EPA WaterSense whitepaper. This caused water consumption to increase 196% vs FY23 (296.8 ML to 764.2 ML).

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Cisco achieved 100% of its water neutrality target at the North Carolina RTP campus. Invested in 30,996 water restoration certificates equivalent to 30,996,000 gallons restored to critically dewatered rivers and streams, matching RTP campus annual water use.

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Cisco acquired Splunk. Splunk's data is not integrated into this report; Splunk's FY24 data is reported separately.

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As part of the FY2025 near-term target plan, Cisco is converting many natural gas heating systems to electric over the next few years and installing new onsite solar PV systems at several campuses. Scope 1 breakdown shows natural gas (6,336 tCO2e), fleet petrol (7,146 tCO2e), fleet diesel (4,221 tCO2e), refrigerants (4,093 tCO2e), fleet jet fuel (5,111 tCO2e), stationary diesel (5,364 tCO2e), and propane (291 tCO2e). In FY24, water-related expenditures at San Jose included replacing grooved fittings in heating hot water systems to enable electrification by reducing water temperatures in the heating hot water loop.

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Use of sold products (Scope 3 Cat 11) is Cisco's largest emissions source at 11.88 MtCO2e in FY2024, down from 17.87 MtCO2e in FY2019 (33.6% reduction). Cisco calculates Cat 11 based on product energy consumption, units sold, and 5-year assumed product lifetime. The strategy involves continuing to increase energy efficiency of products through innovative product design and integrating AI to optimize technology delivery. Cisco's SBTi near-term Scope 3 target includes a 30% absolute reduction in Cat 11 by FY2030. The company also has a goal that 100% of new products incorporate Circular Design Principles by FY25 and that 50% of plastic in products (by weight) will be recycled content by FY25.

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Cisco requires suppliers spending >$1M USD annually to report Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions through CDP, achieve third-party verification, and set a public absolute GHG reduction goal. Cisco set a goal that 80% of component, manufacturing, and logistics suppliers by spend would have a public absolute GHG reduction target by FY25. In FY24, 90% of those suppliers had such a target, exceeding the goal. Cisco co-hosted a 2024 Hanoi seminar with 70 supply chain partners on water-energy nexus and renewable energy. Over FY23-24, Cisco guided suppliers through energy audits, lighting/VFD upgrades, and solar roll-outs, cutting 695 tonnes CO2e per quarter. RBA Code of Conduct compliance is verified through on-site audits.

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Business travel (Scope 3 Cat 6) contributed 219,934 tCO2e in FY2024, significantly below the FY2019 base year of 389,528 tCO2e (44% reduction). Cisco's Webex hybrid work platform is classified as a low-carbon product enabling avoided emissions from commuting. Using WBCSD methodology, Cisco estimates 0.27 tCO2e avoided per employee-year vs commuting 5 days/week. Webex-related revenue represents 7.2% of total revenue. Employee commuting (Cat 7) was 78,362 tCO2e in FY2024, based on FY18 survey data scaled to current office badge-ins.

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Upstream transportation and distribution (Scope 3 Cat 4) contributed 643,904 tCO2e in FY2024, down from 989,830 tCO2e in FY2019 (35% reduction). This category is a target under Cisco's SBTi near-term Scope 3 goal (30% by FY2030). The strategy includes using low carbon shipping modes and weight- and distance-based emissions calculation for air transportation. Air transportation emissions account for the majority of Cat 4 and include direct and indirect climate change effects in emission factors. Cisco plans to continue embedding circular economy principles to reduce the volume of outbound shipments.

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The FY24 Purpose Report was updated April 2025 to reflect changes based on limited assurance review of Scope 1-3 emissions, waste, and water usage data.

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Announced next big ambition to engage, support, and invest in 40 communities around the world over the next 10 years.

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Cisco featured on the CDP Climate A List for the eighth time in nine years.

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Joined the Alliance for Water Stewardship Impact Accelerator project with nine sites in the Wusong River basin in China to build water stewardship capacity.

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Cisco's 2040 net-zero pathway is to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% from a FY19 baseline and 'neutralize the remaining 10% of emissions by removing an equal amount from the atmosphere.' Specific removal technologies (DAC, BECCS, biochar) are not yet specified in the report.

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The largest portion (~70%) of Cisco's emissions comes from the energy products consume during use (Scope 3 Category 11). Cisco addresses this by increasing product energy efficiency and engaging customers to optimise networks. Examples: UCS X-Series is 54% more energy-efficient at CPU level than previous generations; several Catalyst 9000 switches received ENERGY STAR certification in the Large Network Equipment category — Cisco is one of the first to do so in this category.

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About 25% of emissions come from purchased goods and capital goods (Scope 3 Cat 1 & 2). Cisco requires suppliers to set absolute GHG reduction targets — 90% of suppliers by spend had done so in FY24 — and to report to CDP. In FY24 Cisco assessed renewable energy usage at manufacturing partner sites, became a sponsor of Catalyze (helping semiconductor/ICT suppliers transition to renewables), and is a founding member of the Asia Clean Energy Coalition.

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Approximately 4% of emissions (Scope 3 Cat 4) comes from upstream transportation and distribution. Cisco addresses these by prioritising ocean over air freight and engaging logistics partners to shift to lower-emissions modes of transport.

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Scope 1+2 is <1% of total footprint but within direct control. Cisco plans to invest ~US$39M FY23–FY25 in renewables, energy efficiency, and building/fleet electrification. In FY24 it implemented 27 energy-efficiency projects avoiding ~1.3 GWh of consumption and 850 tCO2e/year. 36 facilities have green building certifications (LEED, WELL); the Atlanta office achieved LEED Platinum; Power over Ethernet enables low-voltage DC building systems with less copper/steel conduit.

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Cisco applies 25 Circular Design Principles across material use, standardisation, packaging, smart energy consumption, and disassembly/repair/reuse. 96% of new products and packaging in FY24 met circular design criteria. The Cisco Refresh program (20+ years old) sells certified remanufactured equipment; the Takeback and Reuse program enables product recovery, with >99% of returned products reused or recycled. 41% recycled content in plastic products (toward 50% by FY25).

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Cisco's 2040 net-zero goal covering all scopes was approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2022 under its Net-Zero Standard. Near-term targets include 90% reduction in Scope 1&2 by FY25 and 30% reduction in key Scope 3 categories by FY30, both vs. FY19 baseline.

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In Q3 FY2024, Cisco initiated a restructuring plan impacting approximately 5% of global workforce to realign the organisation and enable further investment in key priority areas. Total charges were $654 million in FY2024. Plan is substantially complete.

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Effective Q1 FY2024, Cisco began reporting product revenue in new categories: Networking, Security, Collaboration, and Observability, replacing prior categorisation. Prior periods were conformed to current year presentation.

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Cisco commits to continuing to increase energy efficiency and renewable energy use in its own operations, including through a 15-year VPPA in Europe operational since March 2024. Cisco's near-term target is a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY25 versus the FY19 baseline, with remaining emissions to be neutralised by carbon removal.

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Improving product power efficiency is a key stated priority. Cisco Silicon One, its high-performance, low-power networking silicon architecture, is designed to help customers reduce their own power consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Cisco plans to integrate Silicon One into all its products and systems over time. The FY30 Scope 3 target covers use of sold products (Category 11) alongside purchased goods and upstream transport.

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Cisco's FY30 near-term SBTi target includes a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from a subset of purchased goods and services (manufacturing, component, and warehouse suppliers — Category 1), upstream air transportation (Category 4), and use of sold products (Category 11), compared to FY19. Cisco works with suppliers through the Responsible Business Alliance and evaluates conformance to its Supplier Code of Conduct.

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Cisco aims to collaborate with customers, partners, and suppliers to accelerate the energy transition. Cisco's networking infrastructure and Silicon One technology help customers reduce their own power consumption and GHG emissions. The company also invested $100 million from the Cisco Foundation over ten years to support resilient ecosystems and climate solutions, with $35 million approved as of FY2024.

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Use of sold products (Scope 3 Cat 11) is Cisco's largest emissions source at 11.9 Mt CO2e in FY24, down from 17.9 Mt in FY19 baseline. Cisco calculates these emissions using product energy consumption × units sold × assumed 5-year lifetime. A key near-term Scope 3 target is to reduce Cat 11 emissions 30% by FY2030. The primary lever is continuing to increase product energy efficiency through innovative design — validated in collaboration with Cisco engineering and benchmarked against ICT industry LCA standards. Energy-efficient networking hardware directly reduces customer electricity consumption during use phase.

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Cisco purchased and generated 1,393,784 MWh of renewable electricity in FY24, representing 96% of total global electricity demand. Procurement uses four mechanisms: (1) onsite solar at key facilities (1.08 MW in India, ~0.1 MW in US); (2) longer-term offsite PPAs including a virtual wind PPA in Mesquite TX (28,365 MWh, commissioning 2020), a virtual solar PPA in Blythe CA (35,099 MWh), a physical solar PPA via Duke Green Rider in NC (17,150 MWh), and a virtual solar VPPA in Teruel Spain (34,774 MWh, commissioned 2023); (3) utility green power contracts in markets including Belgium and UK; (4) unbundled EACs (US-RECs certified Green-e, I-RECs for India/Mexico/South Africa/Israel, REGOs for UK, LGCs for Australia, NFCs for Japan, TIGRs for Singapore, GOs for Poland/Belgium). Cisco is an RE100 member committed to 100% renewable electricity globally.

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Cisco updated its methodology in fiscal 2023 for calculating Scope 3 Category 11: Use of sold products to further align with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Due to increased product sales, there was an increase in GHG emissions in fiscal 2023, thus progress decreased from fiscal 2022.

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Cisco revealed The Plan for Possible, its next-generation environmental sustainability strategy with three priorities: transition to clean energy, evolve to regenerative circular model, invest in resilient ecosystems.

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In January 2023, Cisco joined the Eco-Skies Alliance with United Airlines to invest in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), sending a demand signal to support SAF production.

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Cisco is a member of RE100 and committed to 100% renewable electricity. In FY2023, Cisco purchased and generated 1,333,117 MWh of renewable electricity globally, covering ~91% of purchased electricity. Key instruments include virtual PPAs (solar in Blythe, CA and wind in Mesquite, TX via US-RECs/Green-e), physical PPAs (solar in Karnataka, India and Duke Green Rider NC program), retail green electricity contracts (UK with REGOs, Belgium with GOs, India bundled), and unbundled RECs/EACs in US, Canada (Wind LGCs), Mexico (I-RECs), Israel, Singapore (TIGRs), Australia (LGCs). Cisco plans to execute over 500 MW of new long-term renewable energy contracts by end of FY2025, and install approximately 5 MW of new onsite solar across campuses. India operates 1,081 kW of onsite solar across eight buildings.

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Cisco's Global Energy Management and Sustainability (GEMS) team manages a multi-year global EnergyOps program implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across Cisco's real estate portfolio. In FY2023, 27 projects were implemented (3 completed, 24 in progress), avoiding approximately 4.9 GWh of energy and over 2,100 tCO2e, with a US$4.1 million investment. Projects include LED lighting upgrades, HVAC optimization, hot/cold aisle containment in labs, AI-based energy monitoring, emergency demand response programs in Texas and California, and employee engagement campaigns. Cisco also plans to convert natural gas heating systems to electric over FY2023-FY2025 as part of its electrification strategy.

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Cisco's approach to reaching net zero is anchored in reducing emissions across the value chain. The goal is to reduce all scopes of emissions by at least 90 percent by 2040 and use high-quality carbon removal offsets to neutralize no more than 10 percent of residual emissions. Cisco Foundation has committed US$100M to climate solutions including coastal carbon capture (Vesta) and agroforestry/regenerative agriculture (PlantVillage).

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Cisco embeds 25 Circular Design Principles across material use, modularization, packaging, smart energy consumption, and disassembly/repair/reuse. 27% of new products meet circular design criteria (FY25 goal: 100%). Cisco Green Pay launched FY22 — an IT payment solution providing path to acquire Cisco products with sustainability; Cisco reuses/remanufactures/recycles loaned equipment at contract end. Cisco Refresh sells remanufactured products with like-new warranties.

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In fiscal 2023, approximately 91 percent of Cisco's global electricity came from renewable energy sources, including 100 percent in the United States, Canada, and various other countries. India reached 81 percent renewable. Cisco joined the RE100 initiative committing to 100% renewable electricity, and is a founding member of the Asia Clean Energy Coalition. Cisco plans to invest approximately US$39 million in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and electrification projects between FY23 and FY25. Engages via Clean Energy Buyers Alliance (CEBA) and EPA Green Power Partnership.

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New goal as of FY23 to provide digital and cybersecurity skills training to 25 million learners over the next 10 years through Cisco Networking Academy.

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Set a goal that by FY25, 50% of the plastic used in our products (by weight) will be made of recycled content. New goal as of FY23.

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In October 2022, Cisco announced a goal to provide digital and cybersecurity skills training to 25 million more learners over the next 10 years through Cisco Networking Academy.

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Cisco's net-zero goal across Scope 1, 2, and 3 by 2040 (90% reduction, FY19 base year) has been validated by SBTi. Cisco was one of the first technology hardware companies to have its net-zero goal validated under the SBTi Net-Zero Standard.

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The Global Energy Management and Sustainability (GEMS) team runs a multi-year global EnergyOps program implementing energy efficiency projects in Cisco buildings. In FY2023, 27 projects were implemented or commenced, avoiding approximately 4.9 GWh of energy and over 2,100 tCO2e, with US$4.1 million invested. Initiatives include LED lighting upgrades, HVAC optimization and hot/cold aisle containment, AI-based energy monitoring, emergency demand response programs (Texas, California), and employee energy conservation campaigns. Cisco plans to invest ~US$39 million in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electrification from FY2023-FY2025.

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Cisco's net-zero target (Abs3, SBTi-validated) includes a commitment to neutralize any remaining Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions after a 90% absolute reduction by FY2040 through permanent carbon removals. Cisco states it will invest in 'innovative carbon removal solutions' as part of its transition strategy. Cisco does not plan to purchase and cancel carbon credits for neutralization in the near term; no specific DAC or other removal contracts are disclosed for FY2023, but the intent to use credible GHG removal projects is embedded in the FY2025 near-term Scope 1&2 target.

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Cisco embeds Circular Design Principles into 100% of new products and packaging by FY2025. Key goals include: 50% of plastic in Cisco products made from recycled content by FY2025; 75% reduction in foam packaging weight by FY2025; 50% packaging cube efficiency improvement by FY2025; 70% of component and manufacturing suppliers achieving a zero-waste diversion rate at one or more sites by FY2025. Cisco manages its equipment for multiple product lifecycles (refurbishment/reuse) to reduce the need for new manufacturing and the associated embedded carbon and water impacts.

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Cisco's Scope 3 business travel emissions fell from 387,856 tCO2e in FY2019 to 216,735 tCO2e in FY2023, reflecting sustained reduction from hybrid work adoption and travel management. Employee commuting emissions fell from 79,735 tCO2e (FY2019) to 14,586 tCO2e (FY2023) due to increased WFH. Cisco's Webex platform is positioned as a low-carbon product enabling hybrid workplaces, estimated to reduce emissions by 36% vs a traditional 5-day office week. Business travel is included in the FY2040 net-zero long-term target (Abs3).

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As part of the FY2025 Scope 1&2 target, Cisco plans to convert many of its natural gas heating systems to electric over the next few years, reducing direct Scope 1 emissions from natural gas (7,853 tCO2e in FY2023). In FY2023, Cisco replaced grooved fittings in heating hot water and domestic hot water systems at San Jose campus buildings to reduce water leaks while enabling electrification by allowing reduced water temperatures in the heating hot water loop.

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All Scope 1, 2, and all relevant Scope 3 categories received annual limited assurance under ISO 14064-3 by WSP USA (March 2024). Water and waste data also received limited assurance under the same engagement.

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Cisco requires all suppliers with >$1M USD spend to report GHG emissions through CDP Supply Chain and set absolute GHG reduction goals. In FY2023, 92% of suppliers had a public absolute GHG reduction goal, exceeding Cisco's 80% by FY2025 target. Cisco hosted renewable energy workshops with 90 representatives from 61 suppliers in China and works closely with contract manufacturing partners to identify energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities. Suppliers are contractually required to comply with the RBA Code of Conduct, which mandates GHG reporting and target-setting.

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Cisco set a goal that 80% of manufacturing, component, and logistics suppliers by spend will have a public absolute GHG reduction goal by FY2025. In FY23, 92% of suppliers had such a goal, exceeding the target.

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Cisco confirmed no structural changes and no changes to emissions accounting methodology, boundary, or reporting year definition in FY2023.

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Use of sold products (15.6 Mt CO2e in FY2023) is Cisco's largest Scope 3 category, driven by electricity consumed by networking equipment over its lifetime. Cisco's key lever is increasing product energy efficiency through innovative product design—directly reducing the energy consumed by installed base globally. Product energy consumption data from 93% of products comes from supplier/partner data. Cisco uses a 5-year average product lifetime assumption. This category is included in both the FY2030 near-term Scope 3 target and the FY2040 net-zero goal.

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Cisco is a member of RE100, committed to 100% renewable electricity. In FY2023, Cisco purchased and generated 1,333,117 MWh of renewable electricity. Plans to secure over 500 MW of new long-term renewable contracts and ~5 MW new onsite solar by FY2025.

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Cisco embeds circular economy principles across product design, sourcing, manufacturing, and end-of-life to address Scope 3 emissions across multiple categories. Goals include: 100% of new products incorporating Circular Design Principles by FY2025; 50% recycled plastic content by weight in products by FY2025; 75% reduction in packaging foam by FY2025; 50% improvement in packaging cube efficiency by FY2025. Cisco's Takeback Program enables customers to return used equipment for reuse or responsible recycling. In FY2023, 111 metric tonnes of equipment were collected at Recycle IT Day. These initiatives reduce the need for new manufacturing and lower Scope 3 Cat 1, 4, 9, and 12 emissions.

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Use of sold products is Cisco's largest emissions category at 15.6 million tCO2e in FY2023 (vs 17.9 Mt in FY2019 base year). Cisco's primary strategy is to 'continue to increase the energy efficiency of our products through innovative product design.' Product energy consumption data is used with unit sales and a 5-year assumed product lifetime (range 2-15 years) to calculate Scope 3 Cat 11. The 30% reduction SBTi target by FY2030 for Cat 11 focuses on this dominant category. Year-over-year progress is expected to fluctuate based on product mix and volume.

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Cisco engages its manufacturing, component, and logistics suppliers on GHG reduction through mandatory CDP reporting requirements (all suppliers >$1M spend), RBA Code of Conduct audits, and supplier scorecards. Cisco set a goal that 80% of suppliers by spend have a public absolute GHG reduction goal by FY2025; as of FY2023, 92% met this threshold. In FY2023, Cisco hosted renewable energy workshops for 90 representatives from 61 suppliers in Eastern and Southeastern China. Cisco also works closely with contract manufacturing partners to identify energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities.

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In FY2023, Cisco purchased and generated a total of 1,333,117 MWh of renewable electricity for global operations, an increase of 12,133 MWh vs FY2022. Sources include physical PPAs (solar in California/North Carolina, solar in India), virtual PPAs (solar in Blythe CA; wind in Mesquite TX), retail green contracts (UK, Belgium, Austin TX), and unbundled RECs/EACs (US, Canada, Mexico, Israel, Singapore, Australia, Poland, Belgium). Cisco is a member of RE100 and targets 500+ MW of new long-term renewable contracts and ~5 MW of new onsite solar by FY2025. The US RECs are Green-e certified; I-RECs are used in markets without established REC systems.

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Business travel emissions declined significantly from the FY2019 baseline of 387,856 tCO2e to 216,735 tCO2e in FY2023. Cisco embraces hybrid work as a strategic pillar of its net-zero transition, enabled by its Webex collaboration platform. Webex facilitates hybrid workflows reducing daily commuting and travel, with Cisco estimating a 36% reduction in emissions compared to a 5-day office workweek. Hotel stays and multi-modal travel (air, rail, ground) are tracked using fuel-based, distance-based, and spend-based methodologies.

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Cisco's FY2025 near-term Scope 1+2 target requires neutralizing any remaining emissions after the 90% reduction by 'permanently removing an equal amount from the atmosphere through credible GHG emissions removal projects.' The SBTi-validated net-zero goal (FY2040) explicitly intends to 'neutralize any residual emissions with permanent carbon removals at the end of the target.' Cisco does not plan to purchase and cancel carbon credits for this purpose, and does not plan to mitigate beyond the value chain. Cisco describes investing in 'innovative carbon removal solutions' as one of the key strategies to achieve net zero. No specific durable removal volumes or technologies (DAC, BECCS, biochar) are disclosed for FY2023.

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Combined Scope 1 + Scope 2 market-based = 121,320 tCO2e in FY2023. This represents a 48% absolute reduction vs FY2019 base year combined of 234,704 tCO2e. Cisco needs to reach 90% reduction (23,470 tCO2e) by FY2025. Progress was ~53.68% of the 90% reduction target achieved as of FY2023. Investment plan of ~US$39M from FY2023-FY2025 in energy efficiency, renewables, and electrification.

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Use of sold products emissions increased to 15,563,298 tCO2e in FY2023, up from the FY2022 level, due to increased product sales. This caused overall progress toward the FY2030 30% Scope 3 reduction target to decrease from FY2022. Management noted they expect year-over-year fluctuations based on product mix and volume sold.

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Cisco purchased and generated 1,333,117 MWh of renewable electricity in FY2023, up from 1,320,984 MWh in FY2022. This renewable energy use reduced combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions by approximately 24,953 tCO2e (17.4% of prior year Scope 1+2 total). Cisco is a RE100 member. Plans to execute over 500 MW of new long-term renewable energy contracts by end of FY2025.

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Cisco obtained annual limited assurance from WSP USA covering Scope 1, Scope 2 (both location- and market-based), and all reported Scope 3 categories (Cat 1-7, 9, 11, 12), per ISO 14064-3. 100% of reported emissions verified. Same standard also applied to waste and water data.

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Direct operations (Scope 1 and 2) account for <1% of emissions. In FY23, Cisco implemented 27 energy efficiency projects avoiding ~4.9 GWh and 2100 tCO2e annually. Multiyear project to electrify fuel-burning heating systems and increase EV use in European company car fleet. 35 facilities with LEED/WELL green building certifications (19% of building portfolio). Real estate square footage reduced by 15% since August 2017 via hybrid work strategy.

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Changed methodology to calculate foam used in shipped product packaging instead of total foam purchased from suppliers. Base year (FY19) was recalculated.

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The largest portion of Cisco's emissions (70%, Scope 3 Cat 11) comes from energy products consume during use. Cisco addresses these by investing in product energy efficiency through cooling systems, optics, and power sources. Example products: Silicon One G200 chip, UCS X-Series servers with 54V power distribution, 80 Plus Titanium-rated power supplies, intelligent fan controls. Webex Control Hub launched Carbon Emissions Insights widget enabling customers to view energy consumption and emissions of their Cisco devices.

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23% of emissions come from procurement and product manufacturing (Scope 3 Cat 1 and 2). By FY25, 80% of component, manufacturing, and logistics suppliers by spend will have public absolute GHG emissions reduction targets — 92% achieved in FY23. Cisco piloted the RBA's Emissions Management Tool with key manufacturing suppliers and is developing a renewable energy strategy to guide suppliers in clean energy solutions.

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5% of Cisco's emissions come from upstream transportation and distribution (Scope 3 Cat 4). Cisco addresses these by prioritizing ocean over air shipping and engaging with suppliers to shift to lower-emission modes of transport.

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By FY25 goals: 100% new products and packaging incorporate Circular Design Principles; 75% foam reduction; 50% packaging cube efficiency; 50% recycled plastic content.

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Cisco set a formal RE100 target to source 100% renewable electricity across global operations by FY2030. Base year FY2022 at 89% renewable. In FY2024 reporting year, 96% achieved. Cisco is a RE100 member.

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In fiscal 2023, Cisco appointed Mary de Wysocki as first Chief Sustainability Officer and created the Cisco Sustainability Council with representation from functions across the business.

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In fiscal 2023 Cisco established a new Environmental, Social, and Public Policy Committee on Cisco's Board of Directors, which oversees human rights issues and other ESG matters.

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Cisco joined the RE100 initiative, committing to 100 percent renewable electricity. Also joined the Asia Clean Energy Coalition as a founding member.

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Mary de Wysocki appointed as Cisco's first Chief Sustainability Officer.

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Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions 90% by FY25 (FY19 base year). 39% reduction achieved through FY22.

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Cisco's net zero by 2040 goal achieved validation from the SBTi under its new Net-Zero Standard, requiring 90% absolute reduction of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2040 (FY19 base year). Cisco among first technology hardware companies validated under SBTi Net-Zero Standard.

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Reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold products by 30% by FY30 (FY19 base year). Expands previous supply chain-only goal to include use of sold products. 22% reduction achieved through FY22.

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In FY22 Cisco created a new Engineering Sustainability Office to accelerate decarbonization across the value chain and design sustainable products.

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Cisco Foundation committed US$100M over 10 years to fund climate solutions; at end of FY22 ~US$11M committed to early-stage decarbonization technology and nature-based solutions. Grantees include Seacology's Dominican Republic Mangrove Initiative for carbon sequestration and coastal protection. Net-zero goal requires neutralizing remaining emissions by removing an equal amount from the atmosphere.

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Upstream transportation and distribution accounts for 4% of Cisco's Scope 3 emissions. Over recent years Cisco has focused on shifting transport from air to ocean shipping where possible to reduce emissions intensity.

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Purchased goods/services represents 23% of footprint. By FY25 target 80% of component, manufacturing and logistics suppliers by spend to have public absolute GHG reduction targets — 78% achieved in FY22. Began engaging Asia-Pacific suppliers on renewable energy in FY22. Founding member of Asia Clean Energy Coalition. Suppliers required to report progress to CDP annually.

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In 2022, Cisco's net-zero goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across all scopes of its value chain by 2040 was approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard. The goal prioritizes reductions across all scopes of emissions.

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Cisco's net-zero strategy explicitly incorporates permanent carbon removal to neutralize any remaining Scope 1 and 2 emissions that cannot be abated by FY2025, with remaining value-chain emissions neutralized by FY2040. The company states it will 'neutralize any remaining Scope 1 and 2 emissions by permanently removing an equal amount from the atmosphere through credible GHG emissions removal projects.' The strategy also references 'investing in innovative carbon removal solutions' as one of the key levers. No specific removal volume or technology (e.g. DAC, BECCS) has been contracted yet in this reporting period.

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In FY2022, Cisco purchased and generated a total of 1,320,984 MWh of renewable electricity for global operations, an increase of 28,554 MWh vs FY2021. Cisco uses a mix of instruments: financial VPPAs (solar/wind in Blythe CA and Mesquite TX), physical PPAs (India solar and India wind/solar/hydro), on-site solar (USA and India), retail green tariffs (UK, Belgium), and unbundled EACs (US RECs certified by Green-e, REGOs, GOs). US RECs are sourced from projects <15 years old per Green-e rules. Cisco plans to execute over 500 MW of new long-term renewable energy contracts by end of FY2025.

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Cisco's net-zero goal covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions was approved by SBTi under its Net-Zero Standard in July 2022. Target is to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by FY2040 (FY2019 base year) and neutralize remaining emissions via permanent carbon removals. Cisco was one of first technology hardware companies to have net zero goal validated under SBTi Net-Zero Standard.

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Cisco's Global Energy Management and Sustainability (GEMS) team manages a multi-year global EnergyOps programme, investing US$14.8 million in FY2022 to implement 34 energy efficiency projects, avoiding ~14.5 GWh of energy consumption and ~8,000 tCO2e. Projects include LED lighting upgrades, HVAC optimisation, airflow management in labs, AI-based energy monitoring, and emergency demand response participation in Texas and California. Cisco plans to invest ~US$39 million from FY2023-FY2025 across energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electrification.

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Cisco's engineers actively design products to be more power efficient, representing its largest single decarbonisation lever given Cat 11 (use of sold products) accounts for ~68% of total value-chain emissions. Cisco's Silicon One technology architecture is cited as a key R&D investment. The company also evaluates customer incentives to accelerate transition to low-carbon energy sources. Product power efficiency improvement is directly linked to executive compensation targets.

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Cisco plans to convert many of its natural gas heating systems to electric over the next few years as a core lever to achieve the FY2025 90% Scope 1 and 2 reduction target. This is part of the ~US$39 million investment planned from FY2023-FY2025 in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electrification projects, alongside installing new onsite solar PV systems at several campuses.

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Cisco embraces hybrid work as an explicit decarbonisation strategy. Due to COVID-19 pandemic impacts and ongoing hybrid working, Scope 3 business travel emissions in FY2022 were ~79% lower than FY2019. Employee commuting emissions have also decreased significantly. Cisco's collaboration products (Webex, Cisco Virtual Office, Meraki Virtual Office) enable travel substitution and are classified as low-carbon products under Corporate Knights Clean Taxonomy.

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In 2022, Cisco's net-zero goal was approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard, committing to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes of the value chain by 2040.

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Cisco's net-zero goal (Abs3) covering Scope 1, 2, and all material Scope 3 categories was validated by SBTi under its Net-Zero Standard in July 2022. Target: 90% absolute GHG reduction vs FY2019 by FY2040, with neutralization of residual emissions via permanent carbon removals. Cisco is one of first ICT hardware companies to achieve SBTi Net-Zero validation.

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Cisco was one of the first technology hardware and equipment companies to have its net-zero goal validated under the SBTi Net-Zero Standard in 2022.

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Use of sold products dominates Cisco's Scope 3 inventory (11,978,535 tCO2e in FY2022, down from 17,867,750 tCO2e FY2019 baseline). Cisco's SBTi Abs2 target covers Cat 11 with a 30% absolute reduction goal by FY2030. Engineers actively design products to be more power-efficient — a near-term executive compensation goal in FY2022 was to improve large-rack mounted equipment system power efficiency. Silicon One is highlighted as a key decarbonisation R&D project. Cisco is also evaluating ways to engage customers to incentivise transition to low-carbon energy sources. The circular design programme incorporates power efficiency as a key circularity focus area.

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In FY2022, Cisco purchased and generated a total of 1,320,984 MWh of renewable electricity for global operations, up 28,554 MWh vs FY2021. Cisco deploys a layered strategy: unbundled US RECs (Green-e certified, 905,842 MWh); financial VPPAs for solar and wind in California and Texas (77,190 MWh); physical PPAs for solar in India and North Carolina; on-site solar PV at facilities in India and the US; retail green contracts with bundled EACs in the UK, Belgium, Poland and South Africa (REGOs, GOs, I-RECs). Cisco plans to execute over 500 MW of new long-term renewable energy contracts and install ~5 MW of new onsite solar by end of FY2025. All US RECs are sourced from projects built within 15 years of purchase per Green-e requirements.

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Cisco's Global Energy Management and Sustainability (GEMS) team manages a multi-year global EnergyOps programme implementing hundreds of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across Cisco's real estate portfolio. In FY2022, GEMS avoided ~14.5 GWh of energy and over 8,000 tCO2e by investing US$14.8M across 34 projects (14 complete, 20 in progress), including LED lighting upgrades, HVAC optimisation, airflow/hot-cold aisle containment, AI-based energy monitoring, and demand response participation in Texas and California. Cisco uses a 4.3-year average simple payback threshold and a marginal abatement cost curve for project selection. To meet the FY2025 near-term target, Cisco plans to invest US$39M in energy efficiency, renewables, and electrification (FY23-25).

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Cisco's SBTi-approved net-zero goal requires neutralizing any remaining Scope 1 and 2 emissions after 90% reduction by FY2025 by permanently removing an equal amount from the atmosphere through credible GHG removal projects. For the FY2040 net-zero goal, Cisco intends to neutralize residual emissions across all scopes via permanent removals. The company states it is 'investing in innovative carbon removal solutions' as one of the explicit strategies to achieve net zero. No specific removal volume or removal technology (e.g., DAC, BECCS) has been contracted as of FY2022; the strategy is forward-looking.

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Use of sold products represents 72% of Cisco's total Scope 1-3 emissions. Engineers focus on power efficiency, thermal optimization, high-speed interconnects/ASICs, and customer integration. In FY22 achieved 87% system power efficiency in large rack-mounted equipment (up from 77% in FY16). Nexus 9800 switches with 80 Plus Titanium/Platinum power supplies are 1.6x more efficient than predecessor Nexus 9500.

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Cisco's net zero goal (Abs 3 / NZ1) was validated under SBTi's Net-Zero Standard in July 2022. Target: reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions 90% by FY2040 vs FY2019 base year, and neutralize remaining emissions via permanent carbon removals. Cisco is one of the first tech hardware companies with SBTi Net-Zero Standard validation. As of FY2023, 18.63% of the long-term target achieved.

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Cisco received official SBTi validation for its net-zero goal under the SBTi Net-Zero Standard in 2022, making it one of the first technology hardware and equipment companies to achieve this validation. The SBTi validated all three absolute targets (Abs 1, Abs 2, Abs 3).

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Cisco operations are only 1% of total emissions. Invested ~US$60M from FY17–FY22 on energy efficiency, with US$39M more committed FY23–FY25 to fund efficiency, renewable energy, and electrification projects. In FY22 implemented 34 energy efficiency projects avoiding 14.5 GWh and 8,000 tCO2e annually. Reduced data center power consumption by 40% since 2016; reduced real estate footprint by 16% since Aug 2017.

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Goal that by FY25, 50% of plastic in products (by weight) will be recycled content. Target 100% of new products/packaging to incorporate Circular Design Principles by FY25 (4% met criteria in FY22 soft launch). Reduce foam in packaging 75% by FY25 (23% achieved). Increase packaging cube efficiency 50% by FY25 (36% achieved). 4M Meraki accessories shipped in paper packaging of 70% recycled content; >700,000 lbs corrugate reduced; 37,273 lbs foam reduced. Cisco Refresh remanufactured products and Cisco Green Pay sustainable financing extend product life.

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Near-term target Abs1: 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions by FY2025 vs FY2019 base year. Target submitted to SBTi in April 2022 and approved July 2022. 1.5°C aligned. Remaining emissions to be neutralized via permanent removals.

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Near-term target Abs2: 30% absolute reduction in Scope 3 emissions from Cat 1 (purchased goods), Cat 4 (upstream transport), and Cat 11 (use of sold products) by FY2030 vs FY2019 base year. Covers ~76% of Scope 3 emissions. SBTi approved. 1.5°C aligned.

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Cisco set a goal to reach net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2040 by reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% (FY2019 base year) and neutralizing any remaining emissions. Approved by SBTi under the Net-Zero Standard. 10 years ahead of the 2050 deadline.

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Cisco's net-zero goal (Abs3) to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions 90% by FY2040 vs FY2019, and neutralize remaining emissions via permanent removals, was validated by SBTi under its Net-Zero Standard in July 2022. Cisco is among first tech hardware companies to achieve this validation. As of FY23, 18.63% of target achieved.

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Cisco's 2040 net-zero goal was approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2022 under its Net-Zero Standard. Cisco was one of the first technology hardware and equipment companies to have its net-zero goal validated under the SBTi Net-Zero Standard. The goal involves reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by at least 90% compared to FY19 baseline and neutralizing any remaining emissions.

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Cisco adjusted Cat 11 (Use of Sold Products) methodology to align with latest GHG Protocol Technical Guidance. Previous methodology included annualized emissions from products currently in use (all vintages). New methodology calculates emissions based on products sold in the current year and their projected lifetime emissions. This significantly reduced the Cat 11 figure and caused target to be exceeded early (105.7% achieved vs 30% reduction target).

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In FY22, Cisco revised the methodology for calculating supplier emissions to use CDP-reported supplier emissions (2022 data) combined with supplier revenue and Cisco's spend. Previously used different approach. Applied retroactively to FY19 base year and past years FY20-FY21.

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In FY22, 89% of Cisco's global electricity came from renewable energy sources, including 100% in the US, Canada and several European countries. Cisco is targeting ~5 MW of new onsite solar and securing over 500 MW of new long-term renewable energy contracts by end of FY25. In India and Europe, Cisco is actively evaluating long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) that would collectively add over 100 MW of new solar and wind. Founding member of Asia Clean Energy Coalition; partners with Clean Energy Buyers Association and US EPA Green Power Partnership.

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Cisco recalculated FY19 Scope 1 emissions to correct minor calculation inaccuracies discovered over the reporting year, and re-assured the figure. Base year Scope 1 restated to 47,276 tCO2e. FY20 and FY21 also recalculated.

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Cisco completed third-party limited assurance for 100% of Scope 1, Scope 2 (location and market), and key Scope 3 categories (Cat 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12) under ISO14064-3. Assurance letter dated 4 May 2023. Also covers waste and water data.

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Cisco engages its manufacturing, component, logistics, and warehouse suppliers through supplier scorecards, requiring them to set public absolute GHG reduction targets and report through CDP. By end FY22, 78% of component, manufacturing, and logistics suppliers by spend had set an absolute GHG reduction target vs a FY25 goal of 80%. Cisco uses a third-party platform to track supplier emissions against science-based reduction pathways. Sustainability performance is embedded into procurement sourcing decisions.

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In FY22, Cisco revised Cat 1 methodology to use supplier emissions reported through CDP in 2022, weighted by supplier revenue and Cisco spend. Applied retroactively to FY2019 base year. FY19 base year restated to 6,866,128 tCO2e from prior figure.

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Cisco restated FY2019-FY2022 business travel emissions to include additional transportation modes (rail, mileage) and hotels, in addition to air travel. Previous methodology was primarily air-based. As a result, current Cat 6 values differ from historically reported figures and prior CDP responses.

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Cisco set goal to reach net-zero GHG emissions across value chain by 2040 by reducing absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 90% (FY2019 base year) and neutralizing remainder via permanent removals. Approved under SBTi Net-Zero Standard. 10 years ahead of IPCC recommended 2050 deadline.

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Cisco recalculated FY2019 Scope 1 baseline to correct minor calculation inaccuracies discovered over the reporting year. Figure re-assured for consistency. Updated base year Scope 1 = 47,276 tCO2e.

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Cisco plans to convert many of its natural gas heating systems to electric and is investing in onsite solar photovoltaic systems at several campuses as part of its FY2025 Scope 1 and 2 reduction roadmap. The US$39M FY23-25 investment plan explicitly covers electrification projects alongside energy efficiency and renewables. Scope 1 sources include natural gas (8,421 tCO2e), fleet diesel/petrol/jet fuel (18,537 tCO2e), and refrigerants/fire suppressants (3,282+577 tCO2e HFCs) in FY2022.

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Upstream transportation and distribution (Cat 4) is 835,024 tCO2e in FY2022 and is included in the SBTi Abs2 near-term target (30% reduction by FY2030 vs FY2019 base of 989,830 tCO2e). Air transportation emissions are calculated using weight- and distance-based data. Cisco continues to engage upstream air transportation carriers to support their emissions reductions as part of achieving the near-term target. Non-air transportation emissions are calculated using spend-based methods and include ground transport.

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Cisco submitted target Abs1 to SBTi in April 2022, approved July 2022. Target: 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based) by FY2025 vs FY2019 base year (combined base 234,704 tCO2e). 1.5°C aligned. Invest US$39M FY23-25 in energy efficiency, renewables, electrification.

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In May 2023, Cisco changed Cat 11 methodology from annualized in-use fleet (products sold in prior and current years) to products sold in reporting year × projected lifetime emissions. This aligns with latest GHG Protocol Technical Guidance. As a result, FY2022 Cat 11 = 11,978,535 tCO2e (down from prior methodology) and base year FY2019 was restated to 17,867,750 tCO2e. Reduction vs base year now exceeds 30% near-term target.

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WSP USA completed independent third-party limited assurance review of Cisco's FY2022 GHG inventory (Scope 1, 2 location, 2 market, and Scope 3 categories: purchased goods, fuel & energy, upstream transport, waste, business travel, employee commuting, downstream transport, use of sold products, end of life), plus water and waste data. Standard: ISO14064-3. 100% of reported emissions verified.

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Cisco's near-term SBTi Abs2 target requires 30% absolute reduction in Cat 1 (purchased goods) by FY2030 vs FY2019. Cisco engages over 500 direct manufacturing, component, and logistics suppliers representing >95% of direct procurement spend. Suppliers are scored via supplier performance scorecards on GHG reporting, emissions verification, and setting absolute GHG reduction targets. Cisco set a goal that 80% of component, manufacturing, and logistics suppliers by spend will have a public, absolute GHG reduction target by FY25; by end of FY22, 78% had done so. Cisco uses a third-party supplier management platform to track supplier emissions against science-based reduction pathways and recognises leaders through an annual supplier award programme.

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Cisco explicitly lists 'Embracing hybrid work' as one of the strategies to achieve net zero by 2040. Scope 3 business travel (Cat 6) fell ~79% vs FY2019 baseline due to COVID-driven changes in working habits, and employee commuting (Cat 7) also decreased significantly. Cisco's collaboration products (Webex, Virtual Office) are classified as low-carbon products under the Corporate Knights taxonomy and enable customers to substitute travel. Hybrid work is embedded in Cisco's transition to net zero as a structural reduction lever.

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This goal expands on previous goal to reduce supply chain-related Scope 3 by 30% by FY2030 and now includes use of sold products.

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Cisco stopped all business operations in Russia and Belarus following the invasion of Ukraine.

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Cisco set a near-term SBTi-approved target (Abs1) to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions 90% by FY2025 vs FY2019 base year, in line with 1.5°C. Approved by SBTi July 2022. As of FY23 end, 48% reduction achieved; 53.68% of target achieved.

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The Cisco Foundation announced a 10-year, US$100 million commitment to fund nonprofit grants and impact investing in climate solutions, focused on decarbonization and community engagement.

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Cisco set a near-term SBTi-validated target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 90% by FY2025 vs FY2019 base year. Target submitted to SBTi April 2022, approved July 2022. As of FY24, 74% absolute reduction achieved vs 82% of target achieved relative to base year.

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Purchased goods and services (incl. capital goods) = 25% of total emissions. Cisco requires manufacturing and component suppliers to disclose corporate-wide GHG emissions annually via CDP supply chain. Goal: 80% of component, manufacturing and logistics suppliers by spend to have public absolute GHG reduction targets by FY25 (on track at 38%). Goal: reduce supply chain Scope 3 by 30% absolute by FY30 (on track at 27%, FY19 base year). Co-hosted CDP training for China suppliers; contributed to RBA Code accountability mechanisms for supplier GHG targets.

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Cisco set a near-term science-based target (Abs 1) to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions 90% by FY2025 vs FY2019 base year. Target was submitted to SBTi April 2022 and approved July 2022. As of FY2023, 48% absolute reduction achieved vs FY2019 baseline.

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Target Abs2: 30% absolute reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services (Cat 1), upstream transportation (Cat 4), and use of sold products (Cat 11) by FY2030 vs FY2019 base year (base 25,723,708 tCO2e). SBTi-approved. These categories cover ~76% of Cisco's Scope 3 emissions.

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The Cisco Foundation has committed US$100 million over 10 years to invest in climate solutions including carbon removal. Cisco will apply an innovation lens to promising removal solutions through the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge (which offered a $50,000 Greenhouse Gas Solutions Prize in 2021). Removals are framed as one of five pillars supporting the 2040 net zero goal alongside efficiency, renewables, hybrid work and circularity.

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Cisco refined methodology for calculating several Scope 3 categories; distribution across categories changed compared to fiscal 2020. Expects continued changes as processes improve.

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By end of fiscal 2021, 32 Cisco facilities were certified by LEED, CASBEE, BREEAM, or comparable green building certification (3.7M sq ft, ~20% of portfolio), with 7 more in progress.

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Scope 1+2 = 1% of footprint but committed to net zero by 2025. Invested US$45M between FY18-FY22 in hundreds of efficiency projects (improved lab airflow, LED lighting, mechanical equipment optimization). Over 5 years: 360 projects, 118 GWh energy avoided, 52,250 tCO2e avoided. 32 LEED/CASBEE/BREEAM certified facilities (3.7M sq ft, ~20% of portfolio). Met FY22 Scope 1+2 60% reduction goal (FY07 base year) one year early.

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Use of sold products = 73% of Cisco's total footprint, the dominant emissions source. Strategy is energy scalability via five investment areas: power, cooling, high-speed interconnects/ASICs (Silicon One delivers 2x bandwidth per ASIC), customer facilities, and 80 Plus Titanium-rated power supplies. The Cisco 8201 router with Silicon One consumes 96% less energy/year than the predecessor NCS 6008 while supplying 35% more bandwidth. UCS-X M6 servers introduced zone-based cooling reducing chassis energy ~11% (689.8 kWh/year/server, ~3000 tCO2e per 10,000 units).

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Cisco anticipates 20-30% decline in employee commuting vs pre-pandemic levels, reducing Scope 3 commuting emissions. Optimising real estate portfolio (offices becoming collaboration centres rather than daily workspaces) reduces Scope 1+2. Webex, AnyConnect VPN and TelePresence enable customers and employees to avoid travel; a Webex Desk Pro lifecycle analysis found 24 avoided SF Bay Area commutes/year offsets the device's entire lifecycle emissions. Electric vehicle fleet in Europe at 25% by end FY21, target 100% by 2030.

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Cisco achieved 85% renewable electricity globally in FY21, meeting its FY22 goal one year early. 100% renewable electricity in the US, Canada and several European countries. Strategy combines renewable energy purchases, onsite solar, green power utility contracts (Duke Energy Green Rider in NC), and power purchase agreements (PPAs) including a Texas wind PPA. In India, renewables grew from 2% in FY15 to 66% in FY21 via new long-term and short-term PPAs. Sourced 1.3M MWh renewable energy in FY21, including 200 GWh of solar RECs in North Carolina. Member of Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) and EPA Green Power Partnership.

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Cisco set a near-term SBTi-validated Scope 3 target covering Cat 1, 4, and 11 (purchased goods, upstream transport, use of sold products) to reduce absolute emissions 30% by FY2030 vs FY2019. As of FY24, 117% of target achieved relative to base year due to significant reductions in use-of-sold-products emissions.

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Near-term commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by FY25 (FY19 base year).

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Cisco set FY2019 (ending 07/31/2019) as the base year for all three absolute targets. Base year emissions: Scope 1: 47,276; Scope 2 market: 187,428; Scope 3 Cat 1: 6,873,154; Cat 4: 989,830; Cat 11: 17,867,750 tCO2e. The SBT near-term Scope 3 target uses a subset of Cat 1 (1,196,805 tCO2e).

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Cisco set a near-term Scope 3 target (Abs 2) to reduce absolute emissions from Scope 3 Cat 1 (subset: manufacturing/component/warehouse suppliers), Cat 4 (air transportation), and Cat 11 (use of sold products) by 30% by FY2030 vs FY2019 base year. As of FY2023, 46.89% of the 30% target achieved. Due to increased product sales, emissions increased in FY2023 vs FY2022.

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By FY25, 100% of new Cisco products and packaging will incorporate Circular Design Principles. Evaluation methodology piloted in FY21 with 15 products and 10 packaging designs scored.

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Reduce Cisco supply chain-related Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% absolute by FY30 (FY19 base year). On track at 27% reduction reported (FY20 data due to standard reporting lag).

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In 2021 Cisco announced a goal to reach net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2040 (90% absolute reduction Scope 1, 2, 3 from FY19 baseline). The goal was approved by SBTi in 2022 under the Corporate Net-Zero Standard.

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Cisco Foundation committed US$100 million over 10 years to address climate change through grants and impact investments.

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FY25 goal to decrease use of virgin plastics by 20% (FY18 base year) achieved at 38% reduction. Goal closed; focus continuing on recycled plastic content.

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In early fiscal 2022, Cisco committed to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, covering all scopes (1, 2, and 3) including use of products, operations, and supply chain. FY19 base year. Plans to seek SBTi validation.

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Cisco set a near-term SBTi-approved target (Abs2) to reduce Scope 3 (Cat 1 subset, Cat 4 subset, Cat 11) by 30% by FY2030 vs FY2019. Covers 76% of base year Scope 3. As of FY23, 46.89% of target achieved. Progress decreased in FY23 due to increased product sales.

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Embedding Circular Design Principles into all new products and packaging by FY25 (pilot completed, 93% training completion among prioritized design teams). 38% virgin plastic reduction achieved (FY18 base). Foam reduction 19% on track to 75% by FY25. Packaging cube efficiency improved 26%. Cisco Refresh remanufactured equipment program, Send IT Back app for returns (156% increase in returns FY20-FY21). Signatory to PACE Capital Equipment Pledge for 100% product return upon request. Member of Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Circular Electronics Partnership.

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Cisco set a near-term Scope 3 target (Abs2) covering Cat 1, Cat 4, and Cat 11 (purchased goods, upstream transport, use of sold products) with a 30% absolute reduction by FY2030 vs FY2019 baseline. As of FY24, 117% of target already achieved due to product energy efficiency improvements and volume changes.

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Cisco set a near-term target (Abs1) to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions 90% by FY2025 versus FY2019 baseline, SBTi-approved under 1.5°C pathway. As of FY24, 74% absolute reduction achieved vs FY19 baseline, 82% of target achieved.

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Merged Critical Human Needs portfolio with Tactical Operations (TacOps) team to form Cisco Crisis Response (CCR), expanding focus from disaster response to include resilience-building and longer-term recovery.

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80% of Cisco component, manufacturing, and logistics suppliers by spend will have a public, absolute GHG emissions reduction target by FY25

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In summer 2020, Cisco established Social Justice Beliefs and launched 12 Actions including $150M HBCU commitment, $50M Aspire Fund for diverse-led startups, supplier diversity doubling target.

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Webex collaboration technology enables avoided business travel emissions. National Trust estimated single virtual meeting saved 1000 miles. Sweden could reduce 550,000 tonnes CO2 with 30% virtual meetings. Hosted 14 billion meeting minutes in March 2020, 26 billion in October 2020 vs 7 billion in October 2019.

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Product use is the largest contributor to Cisco's GHG footprint per LCA. New Cisco 8201 router (Silicon One) uses 415W vs 11 MWh predecessor NCS 6008, 26x less power, with 35% more bandwidth. Goal to improve large rack-mounted system power efficiency from 77% to 87% by FY22. Innovations include ASIC node size reduction, intelligent power management, high-bandwidth memory, and 80 Plus Platinum/Titanium power supplies.

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Cisco joined PACE Capital Equipment Coalition in 2018 pledging 100% product return upon request. In FY20, 15.29% of returns refurbished/resold/reused (+2.15pp YoY), 84.55% recycled. Over 120M components reintroduced to market via harvesting. Cisco Refresh remanufactured equipment sold in 80+ countries.

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Cisco engages component, manufacturing, and logistics suppliers via CDP Supply Chain Program for >10 years. Goal: 80% suppliers by spend with public absolute GHG targets by FY25 (33% in FY20, +10 points YoY). Goal: 30% absolute reduction in supply-chain Scope 3 by FY30 (FY19 baseline).

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Cisco applies a hierarchy that favors purchases with greatest impact: first on-site projects, then off-site PPAs or green power utility programs, then RECs. In FY20 signed first long-term wind PPA (10 MW Mesquite Star wind farm, Texas) and 8 short-term renewable deals in India bringing India to 60% renewable. Achieved 83% global renewable electricity in FY20, 100% in U.S. and parts of Europe. Goal: 85% by FY22.

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Positively impact 1 billion people through social impact grants and signature programs by 2025. As of FY20, 527 million people impacted.

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100% of new Cisco products and packaging to incorporate Circular Design Principles by FY25

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In 2020, Cisco created Social Justice Beliefs and Actions—a five-year, US$300 million commitment to address inequities and drive generational change, including 12 Social Justice Actions covering representation, pay parity, HBCU support, supplier diversity, etc.

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Reduce Cisco supply chain-related Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% absolute by FY30 (FY19 base year)

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Launched IP phone 8800 series and Webex Room Kit Plus using 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic resin in FY20. Reduces carbon footprint of plastic components by up to 95%. Plastic accounts for >15% of direct plastic procurement.

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GEMS team completed 44 energy efficiency projects in FY20 avoiding 19.3 GWh and 8,600 tCO2e. Over 440 projects in last 5 years avoided 140 GWh and 62,000 tCO2e. US$45M invested between FY18-FY22 for hundreds more efficiency and renewable projects.

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COVID-19 impacted operations significantly. Half of fiscal year sites closed with WFH. Reduced waste generation ~50% vs prior year. Affected supply chain audits and operations.

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Reduce foam used in Cisco product packaging by 75% by weight by FY25 (FY19 base year)

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In FY20, refined packaging efficiency goal to focus on package volume rather than volume per weight. Originally stated as 50% cube efficiency improvement by FY25.

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In September 2020, Cisco publicly unveiled Social Justice Beliefs and 12 Actions focused on African American/Black employees and communities. US$5 million pledged to social justice organizations.

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Decrease use of virgin plastics by 20% by FY25 (FY18 base year). Achieved 26.1% reduction in FY20, partly due to COVID-19.

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Mode Shift program optimizes freight logistics, shifting from air to ocean where practical. In FY19, avoided 148,432 tCO2e. Services Green program (in-theatre repairs) avoided 10,972 tCO2e; Responsible Supply Chain Design avoided 38,866 tCO2e. Combined upstream transport programs avoided 993,508 tCO2e cumulative FY12-FY19.

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Cisco purchased 1,087 GWh of Green-e Certified RECs and green power in US/Canada, 88 GWh in Europe, and 139 GWh of green power and I-RECs in India in FY19. 100% renewable electricity at all US, Canadian, and many European facilities. Signed PPA for Texas wind farm (delivery 2020). 2.8 MW on-site solar PV capacity. Participates in EPA Green Power Partnership and WWF Corporate Renewable Buyers' Principles. On track for 85% renewable goal by FY22.

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Reduce Cisco supply chain-related Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30 percent absolute by FY30 (FY19 base year). Also 80% of suppliers by spend to have public absolute GHG reduction target by FY25.

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Cisco uses its own Webex, TelePresence, Jabber technologies extensively to reduce business travel. Over 1.1M Webex meetings/month with 4.6M attendees in FY19. 5,500 multipurpose TelePresence rooms, 200 immersive rooms, 1,000+ Webex Boards globally. About one-third of annual ISO 14001 audits performed remotely. FY19 business travel emissions: 217,500 tCO2e.

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Achieved goal to avoid 1 million metric tonnes of GHG emissions in supply chain from FY12 to FY20, one year ahead of schedule (115% of goal).

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Use-phase typically 80-90%+ of product lifecycle emissions. Five engineering initiatives: power (87% efficiency goal by FY22, currently 85%), thermal, high-speed interconnects, power supply, and customer facilities. All Cisco products covered by ATIS TEER standards since 2011 have undergone testing. ENERGY STAR certification for IP phones, servers, SNE, LNE.

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Cisco focuses on emission reductions rather than carbon removals. At RTP campus, Cisco funds water restoration projects (e.g., Ward Mill Dam removal in Watauga River Basin) to achieve water neutrality by FY20. No durable carbon removal credits (DAC/BECCS/biochar) program disclosed.

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Capital Equipment Pledge at WEF 2018: 100% product return. Five pillars: circular operations, circular design, circular consumption, circular solutions, ecosystem leadership. Cisco Refresh remanufactured equipment saves ~85% of energy/water/materials per APEC. In FY19, 13% of returns were refurbished/reused. 35% recycled content in 2.72M IP phones avoided 456 tonnes virgin plastic. Goal: 20% virgin plastic reduction by FY25.

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Established new dedicated team within Legal to oversee human rights strategy and operationalize position statements on encryption, surveillance, AI, IoT, etc.

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Cisco's supply chain GHG emissions are 5x larger than direct operations. Achieved 1M tCO2e avoidance goal one year early (115%). New FY30 goal: reduce Scope 3 supply chain emissions 30% absolute (FY19 base). 87% of manufacturing/component/logistics suppliers by spend report Scope 1+2 to CDP. 24% of suppliers have public absolute GHG reduction targets.

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Reduce all foam used in Cisco product packaging by 75 percent by FY25; Increase product packaging efficiency by 50 percent by FY25; 70% of suppliers to achieve zero waste diversion at one or more sites by FY25.

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Global Energy Management and Sustainability (GEMS) team manages $40M five-year EnergyOps program implementing hundreds of efficiency and renewable projects through FY22. In FY19, 48 projects avoided 19.4 GWh and 7,100 tCO2e. Since FY15, projects avoided ~170 GWh and 76,000 tCO2e. Labs and data centers consume 60%+ of operational electricity.

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Adopted more conservative methodology for counting people positively impacted by signature programs. Recast prior years: FY16 118M, FY17 100M, FY18 123M.

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Improve large rack-mounted equipment system power efficiency from 77 percent to 87 percent by FY22 (FY16 baseline).

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Cisco set an annual target to maintain water neutrality at its North Carolina (RTP) campus. In FY2023, achieved 100% of target by investing in 26,940 water restoration certificates (equivalent to 26,940,000 gallons restored). Projects include dam removal in Western NC.

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Five-pillar circular strategy: operations, design, consumption, solutions, ecosystem leadership. 100% product return pledge via PACE. In FY18 refurbished/reused/recycled 13,946 tonnes returned product; 31% reuse rate; only 0.35% to landfill. Component harvesting pilot returned $6.7M of components to reuse. IP Phone 6800/7800 use 35% recycled plastic, avoiding 430 tonnes virgin plastic in FY18.

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At WEF 2018, Cisco committed to 100% product return as part of PACE Capital Equipment Pledge

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Cisco purchases renewable electricity through utility green power, Green-e RECs, I-RECs in India, and PPAs. In FY18, 82% of global electricity came from renewables, including 100% in US facilities and many European countries. Two new solar PPAs in Karnataka, India delivering 85,000 MWh/yr cover ~40% of Bangalore campus needs. Onsite solar PV capacity grew from 200 kW (FY12) to 3 MW (FY18), and Cisco operates a 425-kW CHP at Bedfont Lakes UK. Strategy priority order: onsite > utility green power > offsite PPAs > RECs.

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Goal to avoid 1M tCO2e cumulative supply chain emissions FY12-FY20; achieved 91% (910,582 tCO2e) by end FY18. Six tracks: Make It Green (packaging/materials), Mode Shift (air-to-ocean freight), Responsible Supply Chain Design, Services Green, Component Scrap Management, Partner Energy Management. FY18 results: 20,800 tCO2e Services Green, 90,774 tCO2e cumulative Mode Shift, 44,367 tCO2e Make It Green.

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Improve large rack-mounted-equipment system power efficiency from 77% to 87% by FY22 (FY16 baseline)

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$40M+ five-year EnergyOps program implementing 100+ projects per year. In FY18, 145 efficiency projects avoided 32.4 GWh and 10,300 tCO2e. Focus areas: LED lighting, VFDs, waterside economizers, hot/cold aisle containment, lab and data center cooling efficiency. Cisco Connected Workplace reduced real estate by 7.3M sq ft over 5 years, avoiding ~166M kWh annually.

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Cisco TelePresence, Webex, Webex Teams, Jabber, and Cisco Virtual Office enable remote collaboration replacing air travel. 25,000+ employees use Cisco Virtual Office. 1,500+ TelePresence rooms, 8,000+ personal video units. ~1/3 of global ISO 14001 audits conducted remotely. Closed FY17 business air travel reduction goal of 40% absolute (FY07 baseline).

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Cisco committed to decrease use of virgin plastics by 20% by FY25 (FY18 baseline)

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Completed two offsite solar PPAs delivering 85,000 MWh/year, providing ~40% of Bangalore campus electricity

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Use-phase emissions account for 80-93% of product life-cycle GHG emissions. Cisco set a science-based target to improve large rack-mounted-equipment system power efficiency from 77% to 87% by FY22 (FY16 baseline). Engineering initiatives: improved power conversion (plug-to-port), thermal/cooling alternatives including multiphase liquid cooling, high-speed interconnect efficiency (Gbps/W), and integrated customer facility power solutions.

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Decrease use of virgin plastics by 20 percent by FY25 (FY18 base year).

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CEO Chuck Robbins committed at World Economic Forum to 100 percent product return with free pickup, alternative commercial models, comprehensive warranty/repair, and repurposing.

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FY20 goal to avoid 1 million tCO2e in supply chain (FY12 baseline). At end of FY17, 711,980 tCO2e avoided cumulatively. Six sub-programs: Make It Green (packaging/fulfillment), Mode Shift (air-to-ocean freight: 113,540 tCO2e avoided), Responsible Supply Chain Design (49,758 tCO2e), Services Green (12,091 tCO2e), Responsible Scrap Management, and Partner Energy Management (IoT-enabled factory energy systems saved 15,492 MWh / 9,795 tCO2e in FY17). Cisco requires suppliers to report to CDP.

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Cisco set a new five-year goal in-line with recommendations of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: reduce total Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions worldwide by 60% absolute by FY22 (FY07 baseline).

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Cisco's bold aspiration to positively impact one billion people around the world by 2025. As of FY17, 232 million cumulative reached (23% of goal).

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Reporting both market-based and location-based Scope 2 emissions in accordance with updated GHG Protocol Scope 2 guidance.

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Reduce Scope 1+2 GHG emissions 60% absolute by FY22 (FY07 baseline) and use 85% renewable electricity by FY22

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To reduce Scope 3 business air travel emissions, Cisco deploys its own collaboration technologies: 1500+ TelePresence rooms, 8000+ personal video units, Cisco Spark, WebEx, Jabber available to all employees. About one-third of annual global ISO 14001 site audits are performed remotely. FY17 air travel emissions were 11% below FY07 baseline despite revenue and headcount growth.

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Cisco receives 11,000-14,000 metric tonne of used product/year; in FY17, 11,398 tonne returned. 16% refurbished/reused/resold; <0.4% to landfill. Cisco joined Ellen MacArthur Foundation CE100 in early 2017. Strategy includes product return programs (TMP, EPUP, TB&R), exploring go-to-market models like leasing/as-a-service, IoT-enabled asset tracking, and product design for longevity. Cisco IP Phone 7800 uses 35% post-consumer recycled plastic in 7 components, avoiding 2390 tCO2e in FY17.

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Reduce total Cisco Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions worldwide by 60 percent absolute by FY22 (FY07 baseline). Use electricity generated from renewable sources for at least 85 percent of global electricity by FY22.

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Use electricity generated from renewable sources for at least 85% of our global electricity by 2022.

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Cisco was awarded OHSAS 18001 certification in Australia, an important milestone in health and safety journey.

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In FY17 Cisco achieved 80% renewable electricity globally (1316 GWh), with 100% in the US. Cisco purchases 1178 GWh of Green-e Certified RECs and green power in the US, 93 GWh of green power in Europe, and 121 GWh of international RECs (I-RECs) in India. Opened a 20 MW solar PPA in Blythe, California producing ~60,000 MWh/year for the San Jose campus. Onsite solar PV capacity grew from 200 kW to over 2.8 MW since FY12. Cisco engages with WWF Corporate Renewable Buyers' Principles, Rocky Mountain Institute Business Renewables Center, and is an EPA Green Power Partner.

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Cisco targets 92% total system power efficiency by 2020. ASIC power reduction techniques delivered 71% cumulative Gbps/W improvement from 2005-2015 with another 63% projected by 2018. Between four generations of core routing and switching products, a 38-fold increase in bits-per-watt with only 2.5x increase in power usage. Cisco contributed to ATIS TEER standards and engages ENERGY STAR.

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In FY17, Cisco conducted its first Human Rights Impact Assessment of the supply chain with BSR to identify gaps and opportunities and benchmark against UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

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Cisco Connected Workplace can house ~30% more employees than traditional office layout. By end of FY17, 63.6% of office space was Connected Workplace compliant. Real estate footprint reduced from 23.3M sqft (FY13) to 20.8M sqft (FY17). By end of FY18, expected to have reduced footprint by ~6.5M sqft while increasing persons housed by 8%, avoiding ~137M kWh and 61,500 tCO2e annually.

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GEMS team manages a multi-million dollar EnergyOps program. By end of FY17, Cisco had invested over $50 million in 450+ energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. In FY17 alone, 103 projects avoided ~40 GWh energy and 23,600 tCO2e. Investments include LED lighting, variable frequency drives, waterside economization, coil optimization, building analytics, and DCIM tools. New Allen TX and RTP NC data centres achieve PUE of 1.35 and 1.41 respectively, both LEED Gold certified.

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Goal to avoid 1 million metric tonne cumulative supply chain GHG emissions between FY12 and FY20. At end of FY17, 711,980 metric tonne avoided (71.2% of goal).

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Increasing employee density per building to reduce the number of buildings required. Expected to reduce facility footprint by approximately one million square feet. Green leasing terms integrated into standard leases since FY11; 29 LEED-certified facilities (22 Gold/Platinum) representing 3.3M sq ft (15% of portfolio).

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This report is Cisco's first aligned with GRI G4 guidance.

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Launched in FY15 to accelerate Scope 3 supply chain emissions reporting and reductions. Includes shifting transport modality from air to ocean (eliminated 100,881 tonnes CO2 in FY15), Connected Supply Chain IoT pilot in Malaysia to monitor energy at manufacturing partners, and CDP-based supplier engagement. Goal: 100% of key suppliers report to CDP; 75% to set GHG reduction goals.

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Due to changes in GHG Protocol Scope 2 reporting requirements, Cisco has significantly increased renewable energy purchased compared with FY14.

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Reduce total Cisco Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions worldwide by 40 percent absolute by FY17 (FY07 baseline). Progress: -22.4%

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Partnered with NRG Renew LLC to develop a 20 MW solar energy facility for San Jose HQ under a 20-year PPA, to be completed end of 2016.

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In FY15, 71.9% of Cisco's global electricity came from renewable sources, exceeding the 25% goal. Strategy includes long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) such as a 20-year, 20 MW solar PPA with NRG Renew in the Sonoran Desert for the San Jose HQ (completed 2016), plus rooftop solar PV at facilities including the Allen, Texas data center.

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Reduce total Cisco business-air-travel Scope 3 GHG emissions worldwide by 40 percent absolute by FY17 (FY07 baseline).

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80–95% of products' carbon footprint is in the use phase. Cisco's Design for Environment approach prioritises low-power mode and high-utilisation operation. ASIC performance improved from 1.48 Gbps/W (CY05) to 6.25 Gbps/W (CY18 projected); total system power efficiency improved from 0.57 to 0.84 over same period.

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Use electricity generated from renewable sources for at least 25 percent of our electricity every year through FY17. Achieved 71.9% in FY15.

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Cisco uses its own remote-collaboration technologies (TelePresence, WebEx) to reduce business air travel. Scope 3 air travel target: 40% absolute reduction by FY17 vs FY07 baseline.

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A US$57 million multi-year (FY13–FY17) investment implementing ~500 energy efficiency and renewable projects across 21M sq ft. Expected to avoid 140 GWh of energy and 500,000 tCO2e per year on average. Includes data center retrofits (EC fans, waterside economizers, coil optimization) saving 13,000 MWh and 7,500 tCO2e annually. Average 4-year payback, $69M 10-year NPV.

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Cisco's TMP and EPUP customer trade-in programs returned 11,718 tonnes of product in FY15, with 25% refurbished, resold or reused. Less than 0.25% goes to landfill. 100% Product Return pilot launched with channel partners (e.g. Dimension Data committed to keep 4,000 tonnes of e-waste from landfill over 5 years).

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