In FY21, the Cisco Foundation announced a $100 million commitment toward climate impact and regeneration, of which $50 million each is to be directed toward grants and impact investments.
Our climate grants are provided to nonprofits around the globe working on early-stage high impact programs related to our sector areas. We take a both direct climate action and systems-thinking approach. Our climate impact investments are made toward for-profit businesses and climate funds that create environmental benefits. We make venture and fund investments in early-stage climate companies, from Pre-Seed to Series A. We direct our investments in high-impact innovations to build a resilient, regenerative climate future by scaling transformative nature, carbon, and clean technologies.
Collectively, our grants and investments address a spectrum of needs, from regenerative agriculture to nature conservation/preservation, clean energy and smart cities, circular transformation, and citizen awareness and activation.
