Recognition
Last Updated
27 June, 2024
External ESG-related Citations
A range of external institutions in Japan and overseas have selected Canon as a component of ESG equity indices.
Major Awards and Citations
| Award/Citation | Product or Award Detail | Presenter | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
 CDP |
Canon was recognized by CDP for its transparency and leadership concerning initiatives in the field of climate change and was given an A score, which is the highest rating. This is Canon's third time earning a spot on the A List in the climate change category, having been included in the A List previously in 2016 and 2020. | CDP | Europe |
 CDP |
Canon has been named a Supplier Engagement Leader in the 2022 CDP Supplier Engagement Rating by the U.K. based non-profit organization CDP1 in recognition of Canon's effective engagement with suppliers towards efforts to respond to climate change. | CDP | Europe |
 ENERGY STAR AWARD 2024 |
In recognition of the continued contribution to promoting energy conservation activities, Canon USA earned status as a "Partner of the Year - Sustainable Excellence" for the 7th consecutive year, the highest status that only companies that named a“Partner of the Year ” multiple times can be selected. | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy | Americas |
| The 31st Global Environment Awards |
The Kiyohara Industrial Park Smart Energy Project, a public-private partnership between Tochigi Prefecture, Utsunomiya City, Calbee, Canon, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical, Tokyo Gas and Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, was awarded the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award. | Fujisankei Communications Group | Japan |
| The 24th Japan Water Grand Prize |
Oita Canon Materials received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for its efforts to reduce water consumption, to conduct educational activities on the theme of the importance of water such as plant tours, and to clean up beaches and rivers. | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and Japan Water Grand Prize Committee | Japan |
| The Prime Minister's Industry Award 2022 |
Canon Hi-Tech Thailand was awarded for its exemplary environmental pollution management and for its active promotion of environmental burden reduction through process improvement and 3Rs. | Ministry of Industry of Thailand | Asia |
 The Health & Productivity |
Canon Inc. was included in the selection for five years in a row, from 2019 to 2023, in recognition of its long-standing and committed initiatives for advanced labor and health management, establishing as a guiding principle the ‘Health First’ approach which has been an integral part of the corporate culture since its foundation. | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Tokyo Stock Exchange | Japan |
 The Certified Health and |
Canon Inc. accredited for the 7th consecutive year as companies performing exceptional health and productivity management based on initiatives aligned with local health issues and initiatives to increase health promoted by Nippon Kenko Kaigi. | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Nippon Kenko Kaigi | Japan |
 Platinum Kurumin |
Awarded to Canon Inc., Canon Marketing Japan, Oita Canon Materials, Fukushima Canon, Canon Precision and Canon IT Solutions. Among companies granted Kurumin certification by the Ministry of Labour, Health and Welfare for activities in support of childrearing, Platinum certification recognizes those that have implemented initiatives of a particularly high standard. | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare | Japan |
 Eruboshi |
Fukui Canon Materials and Fukushima Canon were awarded the Grade 3 and Canon Marketing Japan and Canon IT Solutions were awarded the Grade 2 of Eruboshi designation for carrying out high-level initiatives to support women’s advancement. | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare | Japan |