A Cisco partner is presenting a sustainability proposal to a manufacturing client's executive board. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) expresses skepticism, stating, "These initiatives sound expensive and our primary focus is on quarterly profitability." Which approach is most effective for the partner to address this objection and gain buy-in?
A partner is developing a new managed service offering focused on sustainability. To ensure the offering is robust, they are incorporating principles of the circular economy. Which of the following services directly align with the circular economy principle of 'keeping products and materials in use'?
A Cisco partner is creating a sustainability assessment for their clients. The goal is to identify a client's current maturity level and provide a roadmap for improvement. Which TWO of the following metrics are most crucial to include for evaluating a client's circular economy practices? (Select TWO)
True or False: When conducting a sustainability discovery conversation with a new customer, the partner's primary objective should be to present the features of Cisco's sustainable products.
A Cisco partner is advising a large retail client that operates in both North America and the European Union. The client wants to standardize its IT hardware end-of-use policy. Why is it critical for the partner to develop a deep understanding of regional environmental trends and regulations?
A hospital is looking to reduce its operational carbon footprint as part of a new corporate sustainability initiative. A partner analyzes the hospital's IT infrastructure. Which Cisco solution area offers the most direct and significant impact on reducing energy consumption within the hospital's buildings?
A practice lead at a Cisco partner is tasked with building a compelling business case for investing in a dedicated sustainability practice. Which of the following arguments is a core component of this business case, aligning with future business trends?
A partner is conducting a gap analysis of a client's sustainability posture. The analysis reveals that the client has strong policies for energy efficiency but no formal process for managing electronic waste (e-waste). Which recommendation directly addresses this identified gap?
**Case Study:** Global Logistics Inc. (GLI) is a large shipping and logistics company aiming to become a leader in sustainable operations. They have successfully reduced fleet emissions but their IT infrastructure, spread across dozens of warehouses and data centers, has not been addressed. GLI's CIO has engaged a Cisco partner to develop a comprehensive IT sustainability strategy. The CIO has stated two primary goals: 1) Achieve a 30% reduction in IT energy consumption within three years, and 2) Establish a certified, auditable process for all decommissioned hardware to ensure zero-landfill. The partner's initial assessment finds that GLI uses a mix of aging and modern equipment, has no centralized monitoring of energy usage, and local sites handle hardware disposal independently, with little oversight. The CIO is looking for a multi-faceted proposal that addresses the key goals and provides a clear path forward. Which proposal from the partner best addresses the customer's stated goals and current situation?
A partner is explaining the difference between a linear and a circular economy to a customer. They use the following diagram: **Linear Economy:** `[Take] -> [Make] -> [Use] -> [Dispose]` **Circular Economy:** ` ^ |` ` |--[Remanufacture/Refurbish]--|` ` | v` `[Take] -> [Make] -> [Use] -> [Collect] -> [Recycle]` ` ^ |` ` |-------------------------------------------|` Which key concept of the circular economy is best illustrated by the loops in the second part of the diagram?