A message from Chuck Robbins Twenty years ago, Cisco signed the UN Global Compact, which encouraged businesses to focus on sustainability and social responsibility, while reporting on their progress. In doing so, we aligned our operations and strategies to the UN’s Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti- corruption, and began taking strategic actions to advance societal goals. I am proud that we took this action, and at Cisco, we value these principles and do all that we can to ensure that we consistently build upon the strong foundation we’ve created. I’m incredibly proud of all that we’ve done this past year and how our focus on making a positive impact guides the work we do serving our customers, partners, employees, and communities. Most recently, we’ve been especially focused on environmental sustainability, which is reflected in our recent commitment to reach net zero for all scopes of greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. We are also continually exploring how technology can make even more possible—from enabling healthcare and education, to providing technology for governments to continue their critical work, to powering global commerce. We have also learned, especially during the pandemic, that when communities lack access to technology, they can unfortunately get left behind. This makes our purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All more relevant than ever. We must help bridge gaps of inequity by using our technology, extended ecosystem, and the expertise of our teams, while creating more opportunities for more people, and acting responsibly to drive change. I’m excited that we’re tackling these imperatives at every level of the company. Our desire to solve problems using technology and to help create a more inclusive world has led to important initiatives such as our Social Justice Beliefs and Actions; the launch of Skills for All by Cisco Networking Academy; and the Cisco Rural Broadband Innovation Center in North Carolina. Delivering on important environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals is not just critical for society, but also for our business. Keeping these goals at the forefront makes us stronger in the long run, and our customers, partners, current and future employees, and governments demand it. At Cisco, we believe that we have the opportunity and the responsibility to do more for the world than we ever thought possible. Technology can enable so much—but only if we have a strong focus on ensuring those around us have access to the opportunities they need to thrive. The future is ours to shape, and I look forward to seeing the positive change we can bring about together. Sincerely, Chuck Robbins Chair and CEO We must help bridge gaps of inequity by using our technology, extended ecosystem, and the expertise of our teams, while creating more opportunities for more people, and acting responsibly to drive change. ” FUTURE INTRO POWER INCLUSIVE 3 2021 Cisco Purpose Report | csr.cisco.com | ESG Reporting Hub