Corporate and Social Responsibility

Corporate and Social Responsibility
Introduction
Commitment to a Global Community
Operating with a strong sense of integrity is critical to maintaining trust and credibility with Cisco customers, business partners, employees, and shareholders.
Accessibility
Cisco is committed to making its products, services, Web sites, and documentation accessible and usable by people with disabilities, either by design or through compatible use with assistive technology. Learn more about:
Cisco conformance to US Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and US Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act Accessibility features of Cisco IP Communications products Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) Cisco customers who have improved productivity for people with disabilities
Approach to Quality
Dedication to customer success is the foundation of the company’s culture. Cisco integrates methods for learning and responding to customer needs into its business practices and combines these with quality improvement tools and processes in order to deliver the greatest value to customers. Learn more about:Quality management tools and processes ISO certification and other accreditations Hardware and software development, testing, and documentation
Community and Philanthropy
Cisco philanthropic activities are dedicated to building strong and productive global communities in which everyone has the means to live, the opportunity to learn, and the chance to help others. Visit this site area to:
Learn about corporate or Cisco Foundation grant programs
Apply for equipment donations
Submit volunteer activities that employees can pursue
Find community resources
Corporate Citizenship
The Cisco Corporate Citizenship Council monitors and directs continuous improvements to the company’s social, ethical, and environmental business practices. In this site area, learn about
Educational initiatives such as the Cisco Networking Academy Program
Efforts to reduce waste, conserve energy, and protect the environment
Cisco’s corporate social responsibility strategy, which is guided by industry standards and guidelines
Diversity
An inclusive workforce and diverse group of suppliers gives Cisco access to new ideas, promotes better decision making, helps us understand and fulfill customer needs, and creates a workforce that mirrors our customers and the world at large. This site area provides information about:
Employee networks
Accessibility and work-life programs
Employment policies.
Ethics
Ethics, most especially integrity, are a significant component of the Cisco culture and business practices. At this site area:
Read the Cisco Code of Business Conduct
Report a potential violation of ethical policies to the Ethics Program Office