HP reported its sustainability progress this week which continued to showcase a level of focus, effort and, most important, progress that arguably leads the industry. HP’s sustainability efforts echo all the way back to the foundation of the company and …
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We often compare vendors competitively, but some things, like sustainability, are accretive in nature, complementing each other. I often find this more interesting than comparing and ranking vendors because, again especially for sustainability efforts, I believe we are too wedded …
Cisco, HP and Dell Chasing the Huge 360 Ecosystem Goal with Complimentary Tactics Read More »
HP is one of several companies attempting to differentiate itself through sustainability efforts. But since 87% of HP’s revenue is driven through the channel, failing to loop in the channel would limit the company’s progress. So, given that 98% of …
ESG stands for environmental, social and governance, three company efforts that businesses regularly report on. Bloomberg Law this month reported that the SEC is likely to begin actively reviewing the ESG reports from publicly traded companies. Why? Because investors, customers …
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This week the World Wildlife Fund has named HP as its largest corporate partner. HP continues to lead its peers—particularly in printing—with sustainability and diversity. Given that printing is a consumption process, HP is challenging its peers to step up. …
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Sustainability isn’t just good for the environment. It is excellent for the bottom line. Virtually every major vendor has been able to connect substantial extra business to their sustainability efforts. For HP, this number is over $1B. This benefit appears …
Cisco stands out as one of the world leaders in Corporate Social Responsibility. This effort is driven by Tae Yoo Cisco’s Senior VP of Corporate Affairs, and one of the more exciting projects is their “Global Problem Solver Challenge.” This …
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Two terms are used for the same thing: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In the companies I cover, Cisco—with an effort driven by Francine Katsoudas EVP and Chief People, Policy and Purpose Officer, and Tae …
Cisco is a fascinating company to watch because they seem to spend an unusual amount of time on projects that address industry and societal problems. A case in point is this week’s presentation lead by Laura Quintana, Vice President & …
Fixing The World One Person At A Time: Cisco Networking Academy Read More »
Some companies think of corporate responsibility as more of a PR stunt or scam. They may plant a few trees, throw up a few slides, and talk the talk, but they don’t believe. Cisco stands out as a firm that …
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