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Canon receives highest standard gold rating from EcoVadis for sustainability

London, UK, 04 Mar 2016

Canon, world leader in imaging solutions, has been awarded the EcoVadis gold rating for the second consecutive year, which positions the company among the top 5% for sustainability performance.

In order to decide company ratings, the EcoVadis CSR analysis system assesses 21 criteria across four themes of environment, fair labour practices, ethics/fair business practices and supply chain. Canon submitted data relating to CSR practices across its businesses to support these themes.

"We are proud to have been recognised for our hard work and commitment towards doing business responsibly," commented Walter Tob'e, Sustainability Director for Canon Europa NV. "This gold rating from EcoVadis gives our customers and partners the assurance that they can trust in our sustainability credentials."

Canon's commitment to sustainability spans across responsible business, society and the environment, aiming to embrace the Kyosei corporate philosophy, which means living and working together for the common good. Canon continues to monitor and assess its environmental impact to identify ways to improve its sustainability performance across all areas of the business.

EcoVadis is an independent CSR assessment agency. Its unique CSR assessment methodology covers 150 purchasing categories, 110 countries, and 21 CSR indicators. The methodology is also built on international CSR standards including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and the ISO 26000.

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Canon Europe

Canon Europe is the regional sales and marketing operation for Canon, represented in 116 countries and employing 19 000 people across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Founded in 1937 with the specific goal of making the best quality camera available to customers, Canon's tireless passion for the Power of Image has since extended its technology into many other markets and has established it as a world leader in both consumer and business imaging solutions.

Its solutions comprise products, ranging from digital compact and SLR cameras, through broadcast lenses and portable X-ray machines, to multi-function and production printers, all supported by a range of value added services.

Canon invests heavily in R&D to deliver the richest and most innovative products and services to satisfy customers' creative needs. From amateur photographers to professional print companies, Canon enables each customer to realise their own passion for image.

Canon's corporate philosophy is Kyosei - 'living and working together for the common good'. In EMEA, Canon Europe pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to reduce theirs using Canon's products, solutions and services. Canon has achieved global certification to ISO 14001, demonstrating a world-class environmental management standard.

Further information about Canon Europe is available at www.canon-europe.com

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