GRI Standards Index
| Statement of use | Canon has reported in accordance with the GRI Standards for the period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. This report also contains some information from before and after fiscal 2023. |
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| GRI 1 used | GRI 1: Foundation 2021 |
| Applicable GRI Sector Standard(s) | We comply with applicable sector standards as soon as they are made public. |
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 3-1 Process to determine material topics |
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| 3-2 List of material topics |
The topic-specific GRI Standards, which are closely related to environmental and social material topics, are as follows. GRI 201-1: Direct economic value generated and distributed, GRI 201-2: Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change, GRI 202: Market Presence, GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts, GRI 301: Materials, GRI 302: Energy, GRI 303: Water and Effluens, GRI 304: Biodiversity, GRI 305: Emissions, GRI 306: Waste, GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment, GRI 401: Employment, GRI 402: Labor/Management Relations, GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety, GRI 404: Training and Education, GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity, GRI 406: Non-discrimination, GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining, GRI 408: Child Labor, GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor, GRI 410: Security Practices, GRI 411: Rights of Indigenous Peoples, GRI 413: Local Communities, GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment |
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| 3-3 Management of material topics |
Green Platform: A technical base leading to decarbonization and resource recycling (P8) Environmental and Social Material Topics (PP10-12) Integrated Report 2024/Value Creation Process (PP9-10) |
GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed |
Creating Local Employment Opportunities at Production Sites (P48) Sociocultural Support Activities (PP61-66) Data Summary/Comparison of Canon’s Minimum Wage to Local Minimum Wage (P7) Data Summary/Base Salary and Total Salary per Employee by Gender (Canon Inc.) (P8) Integrated Report 2024/History of Canon (PP5-6) Integrated Report 2024/Evolution of Business Plans (PP13-14) |
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 |
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| 201-3 Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans |
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| 201-4 Financial assistance received from government |
non-disclosure | Confidentiality: disclosure of said information omitted for reasons of corporate confidentiality |
GRI 202: Market Presence 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 202-1 Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage |
Data Summary/Comparison of Canon’s Minimum Wage to Local Minimum Wage (P7) |
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| 202-2 Proportion of senior management hired from the local community |
Promoting Globalization of Executive Management (P47) Data Summary/Ratio of Internationalization in Canon Group Companies Outside Japan (P7) |
Data unavailable: 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 |
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| 203-1 Infrastructure investments and services supported |
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| 203-2 Significant indirect economic impacts |
GRI 204:ProcurementPractices 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 204-1 Proportion of spending on local suppliers |
non-disclosure | Data unavailable: 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 205:Anti-corruption 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 205-1 Operations assessed for risks related to corruption |
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| 205-2 Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures |
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| 205-3 Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken |
GRI 206:Anti-competitiveBehavior 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 206-1 Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices |
GRI 207: TAX 2019
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 207-1 Approach to tax |
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| 207-2 Tax governance, control, and risk management |
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| 207-3 Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns related to tax |
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| 207-4 Country-by-country reporting |
non-disclosure | 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 |
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| 301-1 Materials used by weight or volume |
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| 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 |
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| 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization |
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| 302-2 Energy consumption outside of the organization |
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| 302-3 Energy intensity |
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| 302-4 Reduction of energy consumption |
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| 302-5 Reductions in energy requirements of products and services |
GRI 303: Water and Effluens 2018
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 303-1 Interactions with water as a shared resource |
Overview of Environmental Impacts (PP19-21) Initiatives for Sustainable Use of Water Resources (PP32-33) |
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| 303-2 Management of water discharge-related impacts |
Reducing Emissions into the Atmosphere and Waterways and Preventing Pollution (P35) |
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| 303-3 Water withdrawal |
Overview of Environmental Impacts (PP19-21) Initiatives for Sustainable Use of Water Resources (PP32-33) |
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| 303-4 Water discharge |
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| 303-5 Water consumption |
Overview of Environmental Impacts (PP19-21) Initiatives for Sustainable Use of Water Resources (PP32-33) |
GRI 304:Biodiversity 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 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 |
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| 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
GRI 306:WASTE 2020
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 306-1 Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts |
Major Risks and Opportunities in the Areas of Materiality (Resource efficiency) (P17) |
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| 306-2 Management of significant waste-related impacts |
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| 306-3 Waste generated |
Initiatives to Reduce Waste at Operational Sites (P32) |
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| 306-4 Waste diverted from disposal |
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| 306-5 Waste directed to disposal |
GRI 308:Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 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 |
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| 401-1 New employee hires and employee turnover |
Data Summary/Number of New Hires and Employees Leaving the Company (Canon Inc.) (P7) |
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| 401-2 Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees |
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| 401-3 Parental leave |
A System for Supporting Working Parents/Care Givers (P49) Data Summary/Number of Employees Taking Childcare and Nursing Care Leave (Canon Inc.) (P9) |
GRI 402:Labor/Management Relations 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 402-1 Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes |
Minimum Notification Period for Changes in Work Duties (P50) |
GRI 403:Occupational Health and Safety 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 403-1 Occupational health and safety management system |
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| 403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation |
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| 403-3 Occupational health services |
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| 403-4 Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety |
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| 403-5 Worker training on occupational health and safety |
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| 403-6 Promotion of worker health |
Occupational Safety and Health Management (PP54-56) Data Summary/Health checkups (Canon Inc.) (P10) Data Summary/Stress Check Results (Canon Inc.) (P10) Data Summary/Various health support measure (Canon Inc.) (P10) |
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| 403-7 Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships |
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| 403-8 Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system |
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| 403-9 Work-related injuries |
Data Summary/Annual Hours Worked per Employee (Canon Inc.) (P9) |
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| 403-10 Work-related ill health |
Data Summary/Various health support measure (Canon Inc.) (P10) |
GRI 404:Training and Education 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee |
Human Resource Development System (PP59-60) Integrated Report 2024/Acquiring and Developing Employees Who Drive Innovation (P31) |
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| 404-2 Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs |
Human Resource Development and Personal Growth (PP57-60) Integrated Report 2024/Acquiring and Developing Employees Who Drive Innovation (P31) |
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| 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 |
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| 405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees |
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (PP51-53) Data Summary/Hiring and Treatment of Human Resources (PP6-8) |
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| 405-2 Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men |
Data Summary/Base Salary and Total Salary per Employee by Gender (Canon Inc.) (P8) |
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 |
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| 406-1 Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken |
GRI 407:Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 407-1 Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk |
Respect for Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining (P45) Supply Chain Management (PP86-90) Integrated Report 2024/6.Respect for Human Rights of Employees (P52) |
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 |
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| 408-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor |
Prevention of Child and Forced Labor and Unreasonable Restrictions on Movements (P46) Supply Chain Management (PP86-90) Integrated Report 2024/6.Respect for Human Rights of Employees (P52) |
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 409:Forced or Compulsory Labor 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 409-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor |
Prevention of Child and Forced Labor and Unreasonable Restrictions on Movements (P46) Supply Chain Management (PP86-90) Integrated Report 2024/6.Respect for Human Rights of Employees (P52) |
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 410:Security Practices 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 410-1 Security personnel trained in human rights policies or procedures |
GRI 411:Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 411-1 Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples |
Confidentiality: Canon has established a hotline for outside stakeholders, including indigenous peoples. We have investigated the facts of reported cases, and for any problem that was identified, we are taking appropriate procedures to correct it and prevent recurrence. Moreover, from the standpoint of confidentiality, we deemed that detailed disclosure is not necessary. |
GRI 413:Local Communities 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 413-1 Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs |
Sociocultural Support Activities (PP61-66) |
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 |
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. |
GRI 414:Supplier Social Assessment 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 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 |
Respect for Human Rights in the Supply Chain (P46) |
GRI 415: Public Policy 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
Voluntary Action Plan Based on the Basic Policy on Product Safety (PP67-68) |
GRI 417: Marketing and Labeling 2016
| Index | Data | Reason for Omission/Explanation |
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| 417-1 Requirements for product and service information and labeling |
non-disclosure | Data unavailable: said information is not collected currently |
| 417-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling |
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| 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 |
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| 418-1 Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data |
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