Sustainability

GRI Standards Implementation

This report contains Standard Disclosures from the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standard.

GRI 102： General Disclosures 2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
1. Organizational profile
102-1 Name of the organization 　
102-2
Activities, brands, products, and services		 　
102-3
Location of headquarters		 　
102-4
Location of operations		 　
102-5
Ownership and legal form		 　
102-6
Markets served		 　
102-7
Scale of the organization		 　
102-8
Information on employees and other workers		 　
102-9
Supply chain		 　
102-10
Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain		 　
102-11
Precautionary Principle or approach		 　
102-12
External initiatives		 　
102-13
Membership of associations		 　
2. Strategy
102-14
Statement from senior decision-maker		 　
102-15
Key impacts, risks, and opportunities		 　
3. Ethics and integrity
102-16
Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior		 　
102-17
Mechanisms for advice and concerns about ethics		 　
4. Governance
102-18
Governance structure		 　
102-19
Delegating authority		 　
102-20
Executive-level responsibility for economic, environmental, and social topics		 　
102-21
Consulting stakeholders on economic, environmental, and social topics		 　
102-22
Composition of the highest governance body and its committees		 　
102-23
Chair of the highest governance body		 　
102-24
Nominating and selecting the highest governance body		 　
102-25
Conflicts of interest		 　
102-26
Role of highest governance body in setting purpose, values, and strategy		 　
102-27
Collective knowledge of highest governance body		 　
102-28
Evaluating the highest governance body's performance		 　
102-29
Identifying and managing economic, environmental, and social impacts		 　
102-30
Effectiveness of risk management processes		 　
102-31
Review of economic, environmental, and social topics		 　
102-32
Highest governance body's role in sustainability reporting		 　
102-33
Communicating critical concerns		 　
102-34
Nature and total number of critical concerns		 non-disclosure Confidentiality: disclosure of said information restricted due to confidentiality risks
102-35
Remuneration policies		 　
102-36
Process for determining remuneration		 　
102-37
Stakeholders' involvement in remuneration		 　
102-38
Annual total compensation ratio		 non-disclosure 　
102-39
Percentage increase in annual total compensation ratio		 non-disclosure 　
5. Stakeholder engagement
102-40
List of stakeholder groups		 　
102-41
Collective bargaining agreements		 　
102-42
Identifying and selecting stakeholders		 　
102-43
Approach to stakeholder engagement		 　
102-44
Key topics and concerns raised		 　
6. Reporting practice
102-45
Entities included in the consolidated financial statements		 　
102-46
Defining report content and topic Boundaries		 　
102-46
6.1
Defining report content and topic Boundaries		 　
102-47
List of material topics		 　
102-48
Restatements of information		 　
102-49
Changes in reporting		 　
102-50
Reporting period		 　
102-51
Date of most recent report		 　
102-52
Reporting cycle		 　
102-53
Contact point for questions regarding the report		 　
102-54
Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards		 CANON SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2021 has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core option. 　
102-55
GRI content index
  • GRI Standard Implemetation
 　
102-55
6.3
GRI content index
102-56
External assurance

GRI 103: Management Approach 2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach

GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
2. Topic-specific disclosures 　 　
201-1
Direct economic value generated and distributed		 Confidentiality: disclosure of tax amounts by country omitted for reasons of corporate confidentiality
201-2
Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change		 　
201-3
Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans		 　
201-4
Financial assistance received from government		 non-disclosure 　

GRI 202: Market Presence　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
202-1
Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage		 　
202-2
Proportion of senior management hired from the local community		 Providing a single definition of “local areas or communities” at the Group level is difficult because Canon’s business development spans many different countries, regions and industrial sectors.

GRI 203:Indirect EconomicImpacts　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
203-1
Infrastructure investments and services supported		 　
203-2
Significant indirect economic impacts		 　

GRI 204:ProcurementPractices　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
204-1
Proportion of spending on local suppliers		 non-disclosure 　

GRI 205:Anti-corruption　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
205-1
Operations assessed for risks related to corruption		 　
205-2
Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures		 　
205-3
Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken		 　

GRI 206:Anti-competitiveBehavior　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
206-1
Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices		 　

GRI 207: TAX 2019

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
207-1
Approach to tax 		　
207-2
Tax governance, control, and risk management		 　
207-3
Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns related to tax		 　
207-4
Country-by-country reporting		 　 Confidentiality: The Company determined that tax amounts by country are a business secret and do not require disclosure.

GRI 301: Materials　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
301-1
Materials used by weight or volume		 　
301-2
Recycled input materials used		 Weights disclosed refer to (1) materials used in the manufacture of product raw materials, and (2) re-used parts and recycled materials.
301-3
Reclaimed products and their packaging materials		 Weights disclosed refer to (1) materials used in the manufacture of product raw materials, and (2) re-used parts and recycled materials.

GRI 302: Energy　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
302-1
Energy consumption within the organization		 　
302-2
Energy consumption outside of the organization		 　
302-3
Energy intensity		 　
302-4
Reduction of energy consumption		 　
302-5
Reductions in energy requirements of products and services		 　

GRI 303: Water and Effluens 2018

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
303-1
Interactions with water as a shared resource		 　
303-2
Management of water discharge-related impacts		 　
303-3
Water withdrawal 		　
303-4
Water discharge		 　
303-5
Water consumption 		　

GRI 304:Biodiversity　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
304-1
Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas		 Local environmental impact assessments are made prior to constructing any operating sites to ensure there are no critical issues. Canon also promotes business activities that are in line with its biodiversity policy.
304-2
Significant impacts of activities, products, and services on biodiversity		 Based on its biodiversity policy, Canon has instituted a range of regulations to ensure the responsible procurement of timber and wood products; efforts are made to evaluate and minimize any direct or indirect environmental impacts due to Canon products and services.
304-3
Habitats protected or restored
304-4
IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by operations		 Local environmental impact assessments are made prior to constructing any operating sites to ensure there are no critical issues. Canon also promotes business activities that are in line with its biodiversity policy.

GRI 305:Emissions　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
305-1
Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions		 　
305-2
Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions		 　
305-3
Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions		 　
305-4
GHG emissions intensity		 　
305-5
Reduction of GHG emissions		 　
305-6
Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS)		 　
305-7
Nitrogen oxides (NOX), sulfur oxides (SOX), and other significant air emissions		 　

GRI 306:WASTE　2020

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
306-1
Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts
306-2
Management of significant waste-related impacts		 　
306-3
Waste generated
306-4
Waste diverted from disposal		 Waste is transported appropriately and consigned to be processed for recycling in compliance with local regulations and other requirements.
306-5
Waste directed to disposal		 Local environmental impact assessments are made prior to constructing any operating sites to ensure there are no critical issues. Sites also operate strictly within any local limits on total water consumption.

GRI 307:EnvironmentalCompliance　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
307-1
Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations		 There were no accidents causing any serious environmental impact or related compliance violations in 2021. Moreover, no related fines or penalties were levied on the Canon Group.

GRI 308:Supplier EnvironmentalAssessment　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
308-1
New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria		 The Canon Green Procurement Standards define the standards relating to environmental performance with which Canon expects all its suppliers to comply.
308-2
Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken		 The Canon Green Procurement Standards define the standards relating to environmental performance with which Canon expects all its suppliers to comply. In the event of a supplier causing any negative environmental impact, Canon expects that firm to undertake prompt remedial action and report on improvements. The number of suppliers that are subject to assessment or remedial action is not disclosed for reasons of corporate confidentiality.

GRI 401:Employment　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
401-1
New employee hires and employee turnover		 　
401-2
Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees		 　
401-3
Parental leave		 　

GRI 402:Labor/Management Relations　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
402-1
Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes		 　

GRI 403:OccupationalHealth and Safety　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
403-1
Occupational health and safety management system		 　
403-2
Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation		 　
403-3
Occupational health services		 　
403-4
Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety		 　
403-5
Worker training on occupational health and safety		 　
403-6
Promotion of worker health		 　
403-7
Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships		 　
403-8
Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system		 　
403-9
Work-related injuries		 　
403-10
Work-related ill health		 　

GRI 404:Training and Education　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee 　
404-2
Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs		 　
404-3
Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews		 　

GRI 405:Diversity and Equal Opportunity　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
405-1
Diversity of governance bodies and employees		 　
405-2
Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men		 Across the Group, remuneration is based on skills and performance, but is not defined by gender. Remuneration also varies according to factors such as age and qualifications.

GRI 406:Non-discrimination　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
406-1
Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken		 　

GRI 407:Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
407-1
Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk		 Confidentiality: disclosure of said information restricted from Canon's standpoint due to the confidentiality risks relating to some content. Suppliers are given and expected to comply with the Canon Supplier CSR Guidelines, and a dedicated hotline exists to provide people with related information.

GRI 408:Child Labor　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
408-1
Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor		 Confidentiality: disclosure of said information restricted from Canon's standpoint due to the confidentiality risks relating to some content. Suppliers are given and expected to comply with the Canon Supplier CSR Guidelines.

GRI 409:Forced or Compulsory Labor　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
409-1
Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor		 Confidentiality: disclosure of said information restricted from Canon's standpoint due to the confidentiality risks relating to some content. Suppliers are given and expected to comply with the Canon Supplier CSR Guidelines.

GRI 410:Security Practices　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
410-1
Security personnel trained in human rights policies or procedures		 — Not applicable

GRI 411:Rights of Indigenous Peoples　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
411-1
Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples		 — Not applicable

GRI 412:Human Rights Assessment　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
412-1
Operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or impact assessments		 　
412-2
Employee training on human rights policies or procedures		 　
412-3
Significant investment agreements and contracts that include human rights clauses or that underwent human rights screening		 　

GRI 413:Local Communities　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
413-1
Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs		 Local environmental impact assessments are made prior to constructing any operating sites to ensure there are no critical issues. All sites operate with proper consideration for the local environment and community.
413-2
Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities		 See above

GRI 414:Supplier Social Assessment　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
414-1
New suppliers that were screened using social criteria		 Prior to entering any business relationship with a new supplier, Canon conducts checks to see if the company meets Canon standards in areas such as finances, management set-up, business ethics, and environmental protection. Only firms meeting the criteria are registered on Canon's official Supplier List.
414-2
Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken		 　

GRI 415: Public Policy　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
415-1
Political contributions		 non-disclosure Confidentiality: disclosure of said information restricted due to confidentiality risks relating to parts of content

GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
416-1
Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories		 Confidentiality: disclosure of said information restricted due to confidential information. Please refer to "Ensuring Product Safety" for specific initiatives, standards and goals.
416-2
Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services		 　

GRI 417: Marketing and Labeling　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
417-1
Requirements for product and service information and labeling		 — Data unavailable: said information is not collected currently
417-2
Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling		 　
417-3
Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications		 non-disclosure Confidentiality: any compliance violations resulting in penalties, fines or punishments are disclosed appropriately in the reports filed with relevant government entities

GRI 418: Customer Privacy　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
418-1
Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data		 　

GRI 419: Socioeconomic Compliance　2016

Index Data Reason for Omission/Explanation
419-1
Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social and economic area		 Regarding tax payment no related major fines, penalties or sanctions were levied on the Canon Group in 2022.