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How Cisco helps customers on their sustainability journey Cisco ’ s extensive portfolio of digital solutions aids its customers in their sustainability journey thanks to a variety of solutions . It comprises :
• Smart buildings : Building systems that are ‘ always ready ’ vs ‘ always on ’ with Cisco solutions such as power over ethernet , smart shades and HVAC systems , aligned with occupancy , can help reduce energy loss
• Industry use cases : Smart grids and distributed energy resources , electric vehicle ( EV ) charging for large deployments , and sustainable facilities , are examples of Cisco industry sustainability solutions , also shown in Industry Portfolio Explorer
• Circular economy : Cisco has embraced circular economy principles and facilitates product returns for end-of-use gear at no cost . And it reuses or recycles more than 99 % of returned equipment
• Modernised data centres : By modernising their data centres , organisations can go a long way towards supporting their sustainability goals . For example , Cisco ’ s UCS-X Series is 54 % more energy efficient at the processing ( CPU ) level than previous generations
• Observing the impact : A Cisco network upgrade includes solutions like Nexus Dashboard and Cisco Intersight , which add acute visibility into energy consumption across networks and devices
• Funding opportunities : Cisco offers several sustainability funding opportunities for customers , such as Cisco Green Pay IT payment solution , Country Digital Acceleration ( CDA ), and Industry Lighthouse to help accelerate and scale sustainability
• Sustainability estimator : This tool demonstrates to customers the sustainability benefits of migrating to the latest generation of Cisco products .
And the proof is in the results . Cisco has showcased successful collaborations with prominent customers like Enel , the global Italian power utility , which partnered with Cisco to innovate on digital solutions , aiding energy decarbonisation , digitisation and decentralisation . The project has enabled visibility into Enel ’ s grid operations in real
“ This was a fantastic way to come full circle , while bringing the power of technology to drive impactful sustainability outcomes ”
SIELEN NAMDAR GLOBAL HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY FOR INDUSTRIES AT CISCO AND INDEPENDENT BOARD DIRECTOR
112 June 2024