Power Ethically build and deliver tech that securely powers the world’s connectivity Our Progress: ● Published updated guidelines that outline how we handle law enforcement and government requests for customer data. ● Formed a cross-functional Human Rights Advisory Committee that will inform our business and human rights strategy. ● Started supporting a project that will help enable artisanal miners in Burkina Faso to establish a commercially viable pathway to market for responsibly mined artisanal gold. ● Supported more than 70 Country Digital Acceleration projects specific to COVID-19 relief. When Cisco talks about “power” in “Powering an Inclusive Future for All,” we’re referring to the potential of our technology to transform lives. Digital technologies have changed the world in many positive ways, from helping businesses operate more efficiently to keeping us more connected. But they have also introduced risks, including breaches of sensitive data and mistreatment of workers who assemble hardware products. Cisco understands that the risks inherent in digital transformation must be constantly managed. Over 85 percent of the world’s web traffic travels securely across Cisco connections, and our software and solutions help protect the data of millions of users and organizations, including the public sector and 98 percent of the Fortune 500. We have an important role to play, therefore, in helping to ensure that our technology is made, sold, and used responsibly. For users of our technology, we include safeguards to ensure data privacy and security and continually evaluate our technology to ensure it respects the rights of all users . Our efforts begin in our supply chain, where we work to protect the rights of those who extract minerals, manufacture components, and deliver products to our customers. We engage closely with suppliers to promote safe and healthy working conditions, in alignment with globally recognized human rights principles. And because we want everyone to enjoy the benefits of digitization, we work closely with customers and government partners to expand Internet access  worldwide. Just as important as how our technology functions is how we operate internally and interact with others. Cisco holds itself to the highest standards of ethical business conduct , which allows us to earn and uphold stakeholder and customer trust. Technology has the power to create opportunities—or deepen inequities. At Cisco, we’re deeply committed to unlocking the best of what technology can do. FUTURE INTRO POWER INCLUSIVE 2021 Cisco Purpose Report | csr.cisco.com | ESG Reporting Hub 16