Objective:

Cisco Systems, Inc. set out to embed sustainability across its operations and achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions throughout its value chain. As part of this commitment, the company aimed to power its India campuses entirely through renewable energy.

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CleanMax Approach & Solution:

Since 2017, we've partnered with Cisco to deliver over 120.35 MW of renewable energy across India. A milestone is the 92.10 MW wind-solar hybrid project in Jagalur, Karnataka (2024), powering Cisco’s India campus, its largest outside the U.S. The hybrid system generates about 181.4 million kWh annually, avoiding nearly 0.13 million metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year.

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Outcomes Achieved:

Through this engagement, Cisco now sources over 90% of its electricity in Karnataka from clean energy. Recognising this impact, CleanMax received the Excellence in Sustainability Award at Cisco’s Global Supplier Day in San Jose, California.