Cisco

Cisco's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

Cisco, a leader in the computer and related services industry, headquartered in the US, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its environmental impact through significant climate initiatives and emissions reporting.

Emissions Overview:

For the fiscal year 2025, Cisco reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 20.3 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises:

• Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 24.4 million kg CO2e.
• Scope 2 emissions: Approximately 131,000 kg CO2e (market-based).
• Scope 3 emissions: Approximately 20.3 billion kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (about 7.1 billion kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (about 12 billion kg CO2e).

In the preceding fiscal year, 2024, Cisco's total emissions were approximately 19.8 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 32.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at approximately 28.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 19.8 billion kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Cisco has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero emissions. Key commitments include:

• Near-Term Targets (FY2030, FY2025):

  • A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90% by fiscal year 2030, using fiscal year 2019 as a baseline.
  • A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold products by 30% by fiscal year 2030, against a fiscal year 2019 baseline.
  • An interim goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 90% and neutralise remaining emissions by fiscal year 2025, compared to a fiscal year 2019 baseline.

• Long-Term Targets:

  • Cisco aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by fiscal year 2040, with fiscal year 2019 as the baseline. This includes a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2040.

These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate Cisco's dedication to climate action within the technology hardware and equipment sector.