Power We ethically build and deliver tech that securely powers the world’s connectivity, and we are committed to upholding and respecting human rights throughout our operations and value chain. To develop and deliver that technology, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of business conduct and financial transparency, and rely on our foundation of strong corporate governance and accountability. Cisco strives to ensure our products are made responsibly, applying human rights principles to the design, sourcing, manufacturing, and sale of our solutions. We maintain high expectations of our global suppliers, engaging closely with them to uphold our standards for labor, health and safety, environment, and ethics. These strong underpinnings of trust and responsibility enable us to support digital inclusion at the local and national levels by partnering with governmental leaders. Inclusive We act boldly and deliberately to accelerate fairness, inclusion, and equitable access to opportunity—to make a positive social impact. Internally, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse culture where employees can be their whole selves while building new skills, exploring areas of interest, and becoming catalysts for social change. We also work to help the underserved and most vulnerable in communities globally. We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can be used to help solve our greatest social challenges, such as addressing critical human needs and disaster relief, economic inequality, digital inclusion, and access to education, including training in digital skills. To help bring lasting change, we partner with education institutions, build long-term relationships with nonprofit organizations to put technology to its highest and best use, and support entrepreneurs. Future An inclusive future isn’t possible without a livable planet. Our purpose also includes helping to ensure a sustainable and regenerative future for our planet. We focus on areas where we believe we can make the most significant impact on the environment: addressing climate change, driving a circular economy, and being responsible stewards of the planet’s limited resources. We also enable customers to reduce their own environmental footprints using our technology, and support innovators developing solutions to respond to the consequences of a changing climate. ...For All Powering an Inclusive Future for All is not a vision Cisco can achieve by acting alone. Partnerships and collaboration—with customers, governments, nonprofits, and even competitors—allow us to multiply our efforts and scale our impact. Woven throughout this Purpose Report are examples of how we are building these partnerships to help achieve a common vision: a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. FUTURE INTRO POWER INCLUSIVE 7 2021 Cisco Purpose Report | csr.cisco.com | ESG Reporting Hub
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