100 Rules for Circular Design: A Plan to Keep Global Warming Under 1.5°C

Learn about a comprehensive plan for achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 in this 18-minute conference talk presented by Cisco's Senior Director of Sustainability Chih-Tsung Huang and Distinguished Engineer Wei-Jen Huang. Explore a structured approach to environmental sustainability through 100 Circular Design Principles that provide a concrete roadmap for companies striving to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Discover why current experimental approaches and inconsistent progress in corporate sustainability efforts need to be replaced with systematic planning, drawing inspiration from Antoine de Saint-Exupery's wisdom that "a goal without a plan is just a wish." Gain insights into creating reliable and measurable progress toward keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius, moving beyond simple ESG declarations to actionable, sustainable solutions.