Cisco promotes responsible practices in the wider ICT value chain through industry collaboration. Our participation in the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) enables Cisco to exchange ideas and pool resources with industry peers, respond to stakeholder concerns, and influence the development of industry standards.

In FY10, we worked with the EICC on various programs, including:

• Rolling out the industry's carbon reporting program to key suppliers
• Participating in the EICC's Validated Audit Process for shared audits
• Launching specialized work groups to address water pollution and employee health and wellness
• Developing a membership compliance program to ensure shared commitment from all members

Our collaboration includes work with organizations to increase diversity in our value chain.