Cisco Systems, Inc.
Industry Group: Technology Hardware
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NAS:CSCO
Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world. Its largest businesses are selling networking hardware and software (where it has leading market shares) and cybersecurity software such as firewalls. It also has collaboration products, like its Webex suite, and observability tools. It primarily outsources its manufacturing to third parties and has a large sales and marketing staff—25,000 strong across 90 countries. Overall, Cisco employs 80,000 people and sells its products globally.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Technology Hardware 149 out of 667
Universe
Global Universe 1101 out of 16006
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
---|---|---|
Motorola Solutions, Inc. |
12.2
Low
|
120 out of 667 |
Cisco Systems, Inc. |
12.9
Low
|
149 out of 667 |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. |
13.3
Low
|
166 out of 667 |
Arista Networks, Inc. |
13.7
Low
|
181 out of 667 |
Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. |
13.9
Low
|
185 out of 667 |
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Cisco Systems, Inc.'s Exposure is Low
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Cisco Systems, Inc.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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Top Material ESG Issues for Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Cisco Systems, Inc.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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