Our Corporate Purpose
Welcome to Our Corporate Purpose blog! We highlight our work and initiatives benefitting our people, communities, and the planet, and helping to Power an Inclusive Future for All.
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Striving for Sustainability: Meet Nicole
Striving for Sustainability: Meet Nicole
Nicole Kenney, Program Manager on the Packaging Engineering team, shares more about her work on packaging and material circularity.
Investing in AI & digital innovation for India's farming future
Investing in AI & digital innovation for India's farming future
The Cisco Foundation’s Regenerative Future Fund and Climate Grants Portfolio support tech ventures and nonprofits that are scaling reforestation, soil health, carbon markets, and nature-based solutions across India.
Splunk and Fast Forward partner to empower AI-driven nonprofits
Splunk and Fast Forward partner to empower AI-driven nonprofits
Splunk has teamed up with Fast Forward to empower a new generation of AI-driven nonprofits tackling critical global issues in health, climate, and education. This partnership highlights how ethical, collaborative, and inclusive AI innovation can close the data divide and drive real-world change.
From classroom to career: Ghana’s new gateway to tech success
2 min read
Cisco's collaboration with BASICS International launched the Chorkor Digital Lab in Ghana, empowering students with tech skills for careers in cybersecurity and networking, with support from Cisco Networking Academy and the Technology Grant Program.
Future-proofing education: Cisco and CIT partner to tackle today’s challenges and prepare tomorrow’s workforce
3 min read
In the heart of Australia’s capital, the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is setting an of how education can evolve to meet the challenges of today while preparing students for the opportunities of tomorrow. Through a bold commitment to digital transformation, CIT is reimagining how education is delivered with Cisco.
How Cisco Foundation and Social Impact Investments are driving impact at scale
3 min read
Today, the Cisco Foundation and our corporate Social Impact Investments together leverage our people, technology, and funding to promote a healthy planet and increase the wellbeing of people and communities everywhere
How Cisco is powering entrepreneurship in South Africa
3 min read
Discover how Cisco, in partnership with WomHub, is empowering entrepreneurship and women in STEM in South Africa through digital skills training, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Local leaders using technology to reshape their landscapes
5 min read
Technology platforms backed by the Cisco Foundation offer powerful examples of how innovation can protect the environment and benefit local communities.
How Cisco India helped 50 million people connect to new opportunities
3 min read
Cisco India has surpassed its bold 10-year goal of positively impacting 50M lives by 2025 through innovative, collaborative, and tech-focused Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. From skilling, to education, healthcare, and beyond, our partnerships are showcasing the power of technology to drive deep and lasting social change.
Sustainability 101: What is clean energy?
4 min read
Did you know clean energy is a fast-growing sector, which offers business benefits and can support energy security and grid resiliency? Learn more from two Cisco subject matter experts about how it’s powering business operations worldwide.
From Design to Impact: Circular design across Cisco’s product life cycle
2 min read
The following is an excerpt from our FY24 Purpose Report, celebrating 40 years of impact at Cisco. Data and metrics are reflective of Cisco’s fiscal year 2024, ending on July 31, 2024. Circular design means designing products, packaging, and systems that enable reuse, minimize environmental impacts, drive innovation, and realize value for our stakeholders. We […]
Scan, eat, learn: Wearable devices help young learners in Africa thrive
3 min read
Food4Education's Tap2Eat system uses wearable tech to provide nutritious meals to over 500,000 Kenyan school children, improving academic attendance and performance. Supported by Cisco, this initiative uses data analytics and NFC technology to maximize impact.
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