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Building Bridges: The Power of Purpose Alignment for Positive Impact
Building Bridges: The Power of Purpose Alignment for Positive Impact
During FY23, the Americas Partner Organization (APO) launched an initiative known as "APO Giving Back Week." The intention was to align efforts and amplify impact by extending the initiative to include our external partner community. Together, they supported causes and NGOs that addressed local community issues.
March 22, 2024
Celebrating women’s inclusion in the climate innovation space
Celebrating women’s inclusion in the climate innovation space
For International Women’s Day (IWD), we asked six women entrepreneurs to tell us how women’s leadership and creativity in the climate innovation space helps us build resilient ecosystems for a digital and low-carbon economy.
March 5, 2024
Have you ever been inspired by a teacher?
Have you ever been inspired by a teacher?
Cisco Networking Academy's 29,700 instructors are dedicated to inspiring learners with IT and digital skills education. Which NetAcad Instructor inspired you? #TagATeacher on International Day of Education Cisco Networking Academy's 29,700 instructors are dedicated to inspiring learners with IT and digital skills education. Which NetAcad Instructor inspired you? #TagATeacher on International Day of Education
Jan. 24, 2024
Signpost reminds us that great things are possible through collaboration
Signpost reminds us that great things are possible through collaboration
In recognition of World Humanitarian Day, learn more about Cisco's partnership with the International Rescue Committee and Signpost.
Aug. 18, 2023
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Creating Awareness and Mutual Respect
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Creating Awareness and Mutual Respect
Language matters. The words you use have the power to include everyone or exclude specific people.
June 14, 2023
Inclusive Leadership via Language
Inclusive Leadership via Language
Language has more power than we realize – learn more about why inclusive language is important from Cisco's Maulie Dass.
May 4, 2023
People Behind Purpose at Cisco: In the supply chain, where it’s sourced matters
People Behind Purpose at Cisco: In the supply chain, where it’s sourced matters
Chrysantha Davis works on Cisco's Supply Chain Sustainability team and supports our suppliers’ consistency for responsible sourcing of minerals.
April 6, 2023
Change systems — Change the world
Change systems — Change the world
Cisco's first Chief Social Impact Officer, Brian Tippens, shares how we can change the world by changing systems.
Feb. 16, 2023
People Behind Purpose at Cisco: How a passion for measuring impact led to a leadership role in ESG reporting
People Behind Purpose at Cisco: How a passion for measuring impact led to a leadership role in ESG reporting
Amanda Cumberland shares her passion for measuring impact, and how people inside and outside of Cisco help drive our purpose.
Feb. 6, 2023
How Cisco is pursuing pay fairness
How Cisco is pursuing pay fairness
Cisco has a set of Social Justice Beliefs and 12 Actions. Action 3, Expand Pay Parity, guides our work to ensure pay fairness for all employees.
Nov. 7, 2022
Net zero one year later
Net zero one year later
One year ago, Cisco committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. Cisco’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, Mary de Wysocki, reflects on our journey so far.
Sept. 22, 2022
Solar Sister is addressing gender equity, energy poverty, and climate change
Solar Sister is addressing gender equity, energy poverty, and climate change
Solar Sister, a nonprofit Cisco grant recipient, supports women entrepreneurs and supplies them with affordable energy products.
April 14, 2022