Training and governance drive implementation
The rollout demanded extensive internal collaboration, with more than 7,000 employees completing dedicated circular design training.
Cisco’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Mary de Wysocki, announced the achievement on the company’s website, describing it as the result of a sustained, collective effort.
“This moment represents years of partnership, creativity, and persistence across our teams,” she says.
“By designing with circularity in mind, we are not only reducing waste; we are extending product life, improving efficiency and security, and driving meaningful progress for our customers and communities.”
A key enabler of the programme was Cisco’s web-based Circular Design Evaluation Tool, which now reviews every new product and packaging design against the company’s 25 principles.
Each product must achieve a minimum score of 75% to gain release approval.
To ensure accountability and alignment, Cisco also established a governance structure featuring dedicated steering, oversight and audit committees.
