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Cisco Systems Inc.

CSCONYSETrackedESG Rated: 2/2 ProvidersInformation TechnologyTechnology HardwareMSCI: AASustainalytics: 14.0 · Low

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Company Profile & Business Model Overview

Cisco leads in networking equipment and has educated 17 million people through its Networking Academy. The company targets net-zero by 2040 with strong circular economy practices.

Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)

  • Networking Academy educated 17 million people globally
  • Net-zero by 2040 with strong recycling programs
  • Emergency communications deployment for disasters

Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)

  • Past concerns over equipment sales to censorship regimes
  • E-waste management inherent to hardware business

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ESG & Sustainability Rating Breakdown

Synthesized multi-provider rating across Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance dimensions.

Audited Methodology

MSCI ESG Rating

AA

MSCI ESG industry rating benchmark.

Sustainalytics Risk Score

14.0

Low

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FAQ

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Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.

What is Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?

Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) currently holds an MSCI ESG rating of AA and a Sustainalytics ESG Risk Score of 14.0 (Audited Risk Band). Ratings evaluate environmental emissions, labor standards, board independence, and regulatory compliance.

Is Cisco Systems Inc. considered an ESG leader or laggard in Information Technology?

Cisco Systems Inc. is classified as an ESG Leader by MSCI with a AA rating, ranking in the top tier of companies in Information Technology for sustainability governance and decarbonization practices.

What are the main ESG risks and controversies for Cisco Systems Inc.?

Key material risks for Cisco Systems Inc. include: Past concerns over equipment sales to censorship regimes; E-waste management inherent to hardware business. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.

How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?

The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.