For these reasons, improving product energy efficiency represents more than just a regulatory requirement for Cisco; it is a significant opportunity for us to help customers save on energy costs, reduce global energy demand, and lower GHG emissions, in addition to making our products more competitive. Advocacy and Standards Development Cisco engages with governments, regulatory agencies, and standards-setting bodies in key jurisdictions to monitor and influence the development of emerging product energy-efficiency requirements and standards, particularly around climate change.