The FINANCIAl — Canon Inc. is pleased to announce that it has published Canon Sustainability Report 2015.
The Canon Group promotes its CSR activities in line with the basic policy of contributing to the realization of a better society as a good corporate citizen, effectively leveraging the Company’s advanced technological strengths, global business deployment and diverse, specialized human resources, according to Canon Inc.
This year’s Sustainability Report presents various CSR activities carried out in 2014 in an easy-to-understand manner through a combination of data and specific examples. The first half of the Report includes an overview of Canon’s CSR initiatives during the year, highlighting the following five CSR activities.
CSR Activity Highlights:
The 3E’s Project in India—Contributing to local communities in the three key fields of eye care, education and the environment
The TMT (Thirty Meter Telescope) Project—Utilizing Canon’s world-leading optics technologies in the field of astronomy
Canon’s Toner Cartridge Recycling Program—Celebrating 25 years of success
The Tsuzuri Project—Creating high-quality reproductions of cultural assets with advanced Canon technologies
The Canon Segametsi Solar Light Project—Donating solar-powered LED lighting to South African communities that lack electricity
The second half of the Report presents detailed information in accordance with ISO 26000 social responsibility guidelines about issues of strong interest to stakeholders, such as global environment conservation and respecting human rights. Also included is a section that presents information based on GRI* (Global Reporting Initiative) standardized reporting guidelines.
