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Orange Business and Cisco sign first-of-its-kind MoU to accelerate GHG emissions reduction and support net zero goals
BARCELONA, Feb. 26, 2024 /CNW/ -- Orange Business and Cisco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a joint action plan to help reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The plan represents a first for both companies, deepening their partnership, and facilitating the sharing of data that will inform progress towards their net zero goals. They agree to create an emissions baseline regarding the GHG emissions of Orange Business solutions that integrate Cisco products, allowing both organisations to measure GHG emissions across their shared portfolio. Both companies have ambitious net zero goals and other near-term targets related to reducing emissions and evolving their businesses to a circular model. Orange has set a goal to reduce its GHG emissions by 45% across all scopes by 2030*, committing to reaching net zero by 2040. Cisco has set a goal to reach net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2040 and has also set a goal to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold Cisco products by 30% by 2030**. This MoU arose in recognition of the interdependencies in achieving both companies' GHG emission reduction goals, and the understanding that a new kind of collaborative partnership is required to help accelerate progress. Both organisations hope that this MoU will represent the first of many collaborations towards joint net zero models. "Sustainability is woven into everything we do at Cisco, from our product development, to our operations, to our partnerships," said Chuck Robbins, Chair and CEO, Cisco. "We have an aggressive timeline to reach net zero and our partnership with Orange Business is a major step in that direction. By sharing data and best practices, we are going to hold ourselves accountable to our shared goals and mission, and hopefully inspire others to join us in this journey." "Orange Group is committed to being Net Zero by 2040. At Orange Business we support both our enterprise customers and partners in their transformation to lead a more responsible economy and society," explained Aliette Mousnier Lompre, CEO Orange Business. "We encourage all stakeholders to embed environmental issues as a key priority into their day-to-day processes and activities. Together with Cisco, we can drive and satisfy these ambitions to build and empower a more sustainable future for all." The MoU includes a number of key focus areas that Cisco and Orange Business will work together on, including: 1. GHG Emissions Trajectory 2. Carbon Impact of Products and Services 3. Emphasis on Circular Economy Programs and Principles 4. Eco-designed Products and Solutions of the Future Cisco and Orange Business have previously worked together on several joint sustainability initiatives***, including a smart office solution that better manages conference rooms, enhances user experience and proactively optimizes energy consumption. They also collaborated on an energy saving initiative at the Orange Velodrome in Marseille, France, developing a solution that converted always-on Wi-Fi networks to on-demand systems. Last, Orange Business is using the Flexible SD-WAN "One Box" based on Cisco technology, merging several routing features into one single unit, decreasing the environmental impact, and reducing the energy consumption by more than 70%. Notes to the editor About Cisco About Orange Business Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 44.1 billion euros in 2023 and 298 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2023. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan "Lead the Future", built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. "Lead the Future" capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality. Orange is listed on Euronext Paris (ORA) and on the New York Stock Exchange (ORAN). For more information: www.orange-business.com or follow us on LinkedIn and on X: @orangebusiness Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services Limited.
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