Upskilling in the AI Era

Upskilling in the AI Era is sponsored by Cisco Foundation. AI is transforming how we work — and our employees are leading the way.

Cisco Purpose - Power an Inclusive Future for All - Cisco We combine our technology, people, and broader networks to address society's greatest challenges. Our Purpose is core to who we are and what we do Our Purpose story comes to life through four interconnected pillars, CORE: We empower communities to adapt and thrive through digital readiness, crisis response, and strategic investments.

Our people fuel our business — and our award-winning culture — through their commitment to learning, connection, and collaboration. Our technology connects and protects in the AI era. We prioritize security, privacy, trust, and ethics in what we build and how we build it.

Through our products, solutions, and operations, we drive energy efficiency and resilience for Cisco, our customers, and communities. $519 In-kind contributions through Learn with Cisco 154 million Lives positively impacted through the Cisco Foundation and Social Impact Investments 5.

3 million Cisco Networking Academy students 31 natural disasters and humanitarian crises responded to by Cisco Crisis Response Splunk Academic Alliance is shaping the cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow—starting today—through free Splunk training and certifications.

A Decade of Global Impact From powering AI in Saudi Arabia to driving autonomous vehicle innovation in Italy, Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration program is advancing digital transformation worldwide.

81% Of employees participated in community impact actions, such as donating and volunteering 573,000 Employee volunteer hours 3 new Guiding Principles that shape how employees lead, learn, and work in the AI era 31 Employee-led Inclusive Communities, bringing together employees around the globe AI is transforming how we work — and our employees are leading the way.

Veteran Leadership Program The VETS Inclusive Community developed this program to bridge the gap between military and civilian careers. 886 billion Security events per day processed through Cisco Talos (up to) 99.

9% Employees completed Cisco's Code of Business Conduct training 40000 Learners participated in cybersecurity simulations 27 Languages available in Cisco's EthicsLine, our resource to report actual or potential human rights concerns Connecting and protecting in the AI era takes a global approach, so we’re advancing responsible AI worldwide.

Human Rights in Our Supply Chain We are committed to respecting the human rights of all people, wherever we operate, throughout our value chain.

100% Of new Cisco products and packaging incorporate our Circular Design Principles 100% Renewable energy to match global annual electricity needs at Cisco owned and leased facilities 90% Reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, compared to FY19 base year 49 million In grants and investments toward the Cisco Foundation $100M commitment to climate solutions since FY21 Achieving 100% Circular Design Circular design is fully embedded into every new Cisco product and package.

But reaching this milestone didn't happen overnight—it’s the result of a multiyear journey. Cisco’s Energy Management capability helps customers get smarter about their own energy use so they can make more data-driven decisions. “The innovation we are delivering today will undoubtedly shape the world we live in tomorrow, and we know that aligning our technology with our Purpose only amplifies our impact.

” Chuck Robbins, Chair and Chief Executive Officer Our Corporate Purpose blog Discover stories of how Cisco's Purpose shows up across the business, from sustainability to responsible innovation. See our CORE pillars in action, as well as updates on our goals and progress, in our latest Purpose Report. Power an Inclusive Future for All Cisco Purpose Reporting Hub Find in-depth reporting on our latest impacts, goals, and progress.

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