What is one reason customers may be interested in Cisco circular offerings?

Customers are increasingly interested in Cisco's circular economy offerings because these programs directly support corporate sustainability mandates by promoting product reuse, extending lifecycle management, and significantly reducing electronic waste (e-waste). Initiatives such as the Cisco Takeback and Reuse Program, Cisco Refresh (remanufactured equipment), and Green Pay facilitate the responsible return and refurbishment of end-of-use hardware. By participating in these circular models, organizations can lower their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, achieve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets, and often realize cost savings while maintaining secure and high-performing network infrastructures.

B. Circular offerings are designed to sustain and upgrade network operations responsibly, not to halt network usage.

C. Circular economy initiatives are a core pillar of environmental sustainability goals, directly addressing resource consumption and waste.

D. Adopting circular offerings actually requires strategic business planning to align IT procurement and lifecycle management with sustainability targets.

1. Cisco Circular Economy and Takeback Programs Documentation, "Cisco Refresh and Product Lifecycle Management," 2023 Overview, pp. 2-6.

2. Cisco Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting Hub, "Circular Design and Product Takeback," Section 3.2.