Cisco
Cisco Systems, Inc., commonly known as Cisco, is a leading technology company headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1984, Cisco has been at the forefront of networking and cybersecurity solutions, revolutionising the way businesses connect and communicate. The company is renowned for its core products, including routers, switches, and advanced security systems, which are distinguished by their reliability and innovation. Cisco's commitment to developing cutting-edge technologies has solidified its position as a market leader in the IT and telecommunications industry. With numerous accolades and a strong global presence, Cisco continues to drive digital transformation for organisations worldwide, making it a pivotal player in shaping the future of networking and connectivity.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Cisco's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Cisco's score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Cisco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cisco reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 32,514,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 81,806,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 22,115,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040, using FY2019 as the baseline year. Cisco's near-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 and a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and the use of sold products. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. In previous years, Cisco has made significant strides in emissions reduction. For instance, in 2012, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of 65,832,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 628,164,000 kg CO2e. By 2013, these figures had decreased to 55,811,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 666,393,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Overall, Cisco's commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and its impact on the environment.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Cisco is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
