1 Learn more about our validation methodology.
1 From beginning of fiscal 2023 through end of fiscal 2032.
1 We intend to neutralize the remaining 10% of emissions by removing an equal amount from the atmosphere.
2 We continue to make strides towards this fiscal 2025 goal. However, like other companies with ambitious targets, we are facing headwinds. Regardless, we will continue to drive meaningful action and innovate toward our goals.
3 The baseline and progress reported for our fiscal 2030 goal includes a subset of Scope 3 Category 1 (purchased goods and services from manufacturing, component, and warehouse suppliers), a subset of Scope 3 Category 4 (upstream transportation and distribution from Cisco purchased air transportation), and all of Scope 3 Category 11 use of sold products.
4 We expect our progress to fluctuate year-over-year based on the number and type of products we sell each year.
5 The scope of this goal is limited to hardware products and associated packaging, excluding: standalone components (e.g., chassis, application‑specific integrated circuits (ASICs), optical modules), standalone basic product accessories (e.g., power cables, brackets), Original Equipment Manufacturer products (where Cisco does not own the design), and products and packaging of nonintegrated acquisitions. Product and packaging designs achieving a score of 75% or higher are counted toward the goal.
6 Packaging efficiency is measured by comparing the size of the product relative to the packaging, using dimensional weight. Dimensional weight uses volume and a standard dimensional factor to calculate the weight of a package. In this methodology, the packaging efficiency metric is based on the difference of the normalized dimensional weight (by volume) between the baseline and current year. This goal applies to high-volume packaging requiring redesigns.
7 The scope of this goal excludes plastics contained in commodity components (e.g., plastic screws, fans, and cables) and in products designed and manufactured by our Original Design Manufacturers.
1 Suppliers are expected to set public absolute GHG emissions reduction targets or intensity targets that produce an absolute emissions reduction during the target period. Cisco encourages suppliers to set targets in line with an approved science-based methodology. Progress toward this goal is quantified using Cisco’s supply chain spend which can vary annually. Cisco will continue to work with suppliers to set their own absolute GHG emissions reduction targets, and to report progress toward this goal annually through fiscal 2025.
2 According to current standard definitions used in certification protocols, “zero-waste” diversion is defined as a 90% or greater overall diversion of solid, nonhazardous wastes from landfill, incineration (waste-to-energy), and the environment. Diversion methods can include reduction, reuse, recycling, and/or compost.
3 We continue to make strides towards this fiscal 2025 goal. However, like other companies with ambitious targets, we are facing headwinds. Regardless, we will continue to drive meaningful action and innovate toward our goals.