COP29 receives Cisco Sustainability Leader Award

20 / 02 / 2025

By Marwa Nassar - -

*COP29 IT team named among six finalists for Cisco’s “Sustainability Changemaker” award

Representatives of the COP29 IT Department have received the Cisco Sustainability Leader Award, recognizing their contributions to sustainable development and innovative technology solutions.

Notably, COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company became the first organization in Azerbaijan to receive this prestigious award.

The award ceremony took place at Cisco Live in Amsterdam, a premier technology event hosted by Cisco, a global leader in networking and IT.

The COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company was selected for its role in establishing the ICT infrastructure for the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29).

This award highlights successful projects that advance sustainability in the high-tech industry.

The award was received on behalf of COP29 by Javid Huseynov, director of the ICT department, along with Aykhan Satiji and Vusal Shahbazov.

The event also featured discussions on COP29’s ICT project management and innovation, with the COP29 ICT team participating in a panel discussion titled “Building Network Infrastructure for Sustainability: Cisco and UN COP29” alongside Adele Trombetta, SVP and GM Customer Experience EMEA – Europe, Middle East, and Africa and Mary de Wysocki, SVP & Chief Sustainability Officer, Cisco’s Senior Vice Presidents for Customer Experience and Sustainability.

In addition to winning the Cisco Sustainability Leader Award, the COP29 IT team was also named as one of the six finalists for Cisco’s “Sustainability Changemaker” award. This recognition places them among globally renowned companies such as Adidas, Garanti BBVA, and Red Sea Global.

This recognition further strengthens Azerbaijan’s position as a leader in technology-driven sustainability and innovation solutions at a global stage.