Canon Becomes the First Manufacturer to Register Imaging Equipment to EPEAT 2.0 Criteria

LONDON, UK, 27 August 2026 – Canon, a leader in digital imaging solutions, announces that seven of its printing products, including products within its imageFORCE range of office printers, have been registered¹ to EPEAT 2.0 criteria. Canon was the first manufacturer to register products to the EPEAT 2.0 criteria in the imaging equipment product category on the EPEAT Registry.

EPEAT is the world’s premier ecolabel for electronics and technology products. Its criteria are developed through a voluntary consensus process with a balanced and wide range of stakeholders. These leadership criteria address the most critical sustainability impact areas across an electronics life cycle, from materials extraction and manufacturing to reuse and end-of-life, and cover climate change mitigation, chemicals of concern, sustainable use of resources (circularity), and responsible supply chains.

Across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), EPEAT serves as an important sustainability benchmark for businesses and public-sector organisations, complementing regional regulatory and procurement frameworks and helping organisations make more informed, responsible purchasing decisions. Whilst EPEAT is recognised globally, it has particularly strong recognition in the United States, where it is deeply embedded in organisational procurement requirements.

The Global Electronics Council (GEC), who manage EPEAT, notes that EPEAT 2.0 represents the next generation of leadership by deepening impact across supply chains, strengthening environmental and social performance, and setting a higher standard for transparency and accountability across the electronics industry.

Canon is one of a select group of manufacturers who registered one or more of its product(s) to the EPEAT 2.0 criteria and added to the EPEAT Registry before June 30, 2026, making Canon an EPEAT 2.0 Launch Partner².

Canon Europe’s approach to sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of Canon Europe’s strategy, and it is continually recognised for its efforts in areas such as the circular economy, carbon reduction, sustainable product design and responsible business innovation. The organisation has an established remanufacturing programme, which has been in operation since 1992, where devices from its imageRUNNER ADVANCE ES range are remanufactured using at least 90% reused parts, at its dedicated facility in Giessen, Germany. Alongside this, Canon Europe also offers ‘Certified Used’ products which extend the life of its multifunction devices across Europe through refurbishment processes.

Canon Europe also offers cartridge recycling programmes, whilst helping to minimise environmental impact through sustainable manufacturing, reduced packaging materials and more efficient logistics operations. Additionally, Canon’s digital solutions and remote service capabilities are also helping organisations to optimise device usage, accelerate digitisation and reduce emissions associated with on-site maintenance. These achievements build on Canon’s EcoVadis Platinum Rating and reinforce the company’s commitment to helping customers achieve their own sustainability goals.


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