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

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

GRI 303: Water and Effluens 2018

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

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

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.