Over the past several decades, the world has seen a shift in public expectations for social responsibility. Where governments once commanded near full responsibility for safeguarding the public interest, corporations are expected to play a larger role in addressing social issues through partnership with governmental and nongovernmental organizations. While the expectations are shifting, the parameters of those expectations and the boundaries of responsibility remain undefined.
The emerging issues of today spark discussions and debates that hinge on the definition of roles, responsibilities, and governance. Cisco is engaged in conversations to map and explore both the scope of the issues and the boundaries of what responsible corporations can and should do.
Our stakeholders have asked us to report our current positions on the following issues:
