Designing Energy-Efficient Products at Cisco

US-based Cisco has prioritized energy efficiency in its product designs, particularly with the UCS X-Series, which is 54% more energy efficient compared to earlier models. The company has been recognized for this effort, with several Catalyst 9000 switches receiving ENERGY STAR certification for their energy performance. Furthermore, Cisco developed the Sustainability Data Foundation (SDF) to track product energy consumption and lifecycle emissions, facilitating better governance of their environmental sustainability strategies.