Sustainability at Canon
We are transforming the way we operate and manufacture to shape a more sustainable world for people and for our planet.
We are also focused on being a responsible partner to our customers by helping them meet their sustainability commitments.
CO2 Reduction
We aim to achieve carbon net zero emissions by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement. This involves consistent action across our entire business from operations, manufacturing and transportation to product design and packaging.
We have set near term goals for 2030 and have submitted these to SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) for transparency and verification.
Circular Business
Our ambition is to become a circular business. Where every single product and material is designed, created, reused, repaired, and recycled in a closed loop.
Through innovative manufacturing we design out waste and help keep our products and materials in use for longer.
Educational and youth programmes
Young people deserve and need to have a voice in shaping the future of our world.
We empower young people to share their story through imaging in collaboration with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and with the support of our Canon Ambassadors as programme delivery partners.
Supporting local communities
Our sustainability activities also focus on initiatives to help create positive social and environmental impact on our local communities.
Canon is Technical Sponsor of the Cetacean Sanctuary Research project
Canon Italy supports the study of marine mammals by making imaging equipment available for scientific and informational purposes.
Restoring treasured photo memories
Discover the project helping flood victims in Belgium by repairing their water-damaged pictures.
Talk to our Sustainability team
Partnerships and Programmes
We collaborate with our customers, business and industry partners to help make positive contributions to climate action.
Coral Spawning International
Coral Spawning International (CSI) are pioneers in coral reproduction. Leveraging groundbreaking research and specialised tools. They run selective breeding programmes to accelerate reef repair and make a real difference to our oceans and planet.
Nature Seychelles
Nature Seychelles specialises in a wide range of conservation activities bringing benefits to both nature and people. From monitoring and research to coral reef rehabilitation, their work is grounded in science, partnerships and community.
Recognition
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Reaching out across Africa with Wild Shots
Meet Mike Kendrick, the conservationist and educator who has been introducing communities to South African wildlife through photography since 2015.
08 Aug 2022
Different lives, same love: teaching the young photojournalists of Jordan
What happens when you put a Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist in a room with 30 teenagers who love photography? They bond and they learn.
10 Nov 2022