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
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
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Cisco's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Cisco Systems, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 17,092,306,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 32,562,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 28,418,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 17,092,306,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 22,115,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 39,514,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 81,806,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Cisco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040, using FY2019 as the baseline year. Near-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 and a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold products by the same year. The company has made significant strides towards these goals, having previously aimed for a 60% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2022 from a FY2007 baseline. Cisco's current initiatives reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action, including targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, Cisco's emissions data and reduction targets underscore its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the technology sector.
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| 2007 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 48,311,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 402,422,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
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.
