The Power of Purpose
Driven by our purpose, we combine our technology, people, and broader networks to address society's greatest challenges. We share the progress we've made in our annual report.
Download Purpose Report 
Download Purpose Report
Our purpose is to power an inclusive future for all, and this milestone is an important moment in our long history as an impact-focused company. It’s a goal almost ten years in the making, and we’re excited to use what we learned, our strengths, and our technology as we continue to scale our work around the world.
Francine Katsoudas, EVP and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer
Fran's Blog Post 
Fran's Blog Post
At Cisco, an inclusive future happens at the intersection of business and purpose. The heart of our corporate strategy is centered around people, culture, and technology. This focus has enabled us to impact the lives of 1 billion people across the globe.
Almost ten years in the making, we've achieved our goal to positively impact one billion people worldwide, through our technology, people, nonprofit partners and focus on our purpose.
One year ahead of schedule, we have surpassed our goal to make a real, tangible difference in the lives of one billion people, leveraging a powerful combination of technology and people, backed by our laser focus on our purpose to power an inclusive future for all.
While no one could have predicted the challenges we’ve faced over the last few years, one thing remains clear – Cisco plays an important role in helping our customers achieve their biggest business opportunities, while also making this world a better place through our technology, partnerships, empowering communities, and more.
While no one could have predicted the challenges we’ve faced over the last few years, one thing remains clear – Cisco plays an important role in helping our customers achieve their biggest business opportunities, while also making this world a better place through our technology, partnerships, empowering communities, and more.
Go to 1 Billion
Go to 1 Billion
TechBeat podcast: Gloria Goins
Podcaster AB chats with Gloria Goins, Cisco's Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. Hear why it's so important to communicate effectively, have courageous conversations; and more.
Cisco in :60 Our Purpose Highlights
Got a minute? Let's catch up on how Cisco has been making a positive impact in the world. Check out the latest episode.
1B Lives Impacted and our Purpose
Almost ten years in the making, Cisco has achieved its goal to positively impact one billion people worldwide, through its technology, people, nonprofit partners and purpose.
