Friday, November 11, 2005

Good Citizenship Benefits Corporate Bottom Line


Cisco's First ''Citizenship Report'' Describes Social Responsibility Initiatives, Details Millions of Dollars in Annual Energy Savings

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO - News) today released its first annual Citizenship Report, a summary of the company's responsible business practices and social investment programs for the fiscal years 2004 and 2005. The report underscores that a focus on social responsibility and social investment is not only is the right thing to do, it also benefits Cisco's bottom line.
The report can be viewed and downloaded online at www.cisco.com/go/citizenship.

"I believe that those corporations that are most successful have an obligation to give back to the communities in which they operate," said Cisco president and CEO John Chambers. "Cisco is committed to being a good corporate citizen. It is not just the right thing to do -- it is also good for business."

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