Being a responsible and
sustainable business is in our DNA

We're a responsible business choice with the measures we have in place to ensure effective governance around product and chemical safety, ethical and sustainable procurement practices and compliance with regulation.

We are committed to managing human rights and preventing modern slavery in our supply chains.

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Respecting Human Rights

To ensure consistent fair practice in areas including human rights, labour, and the environment, we report our annual sustainability performance to the UN Global Compact, the world's largest voluntary corporate sustainability Initiative and The Responsible Business Alliance, the leading industry coalition dedicated to corporate social responsibility in global supply chains.

ENSURING PRODUCT & SERVICES ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE

In the EMEA region we are proud signatories of the UN Global Compact, and all Canon Group companies are members of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA).

Partnerships including the United Nations Global Compact

Memberships including the Responsible Business Alliance

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Compliance & Policy

Our Sustainability strategy is built on the foundations of robust and effective compliance and certification activities. We have also developed policies to ensure continuous improvement of our management of social and environmental impacts.

Please find below links to all our regulatory and compliance documents.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Learn about how we are working to create an inclusive workplace and develop a diverse society in a more equitable world.

Capturing life in the wild to inspire change

Canon Ambassador, Chris Fallows, has spent more than 30 years capturing wildlife and nature all around the world. Decades spent chasing these dramatic shots have made him an established and respected photographer – but they’ve also opened his eyes to the great dangers these species are increasingly exposed to.

The Tiny Forests enchanting communities

All over the UK, small areas of land are being transformed into so-called ‘tiny forests’, bringing biodiversity and a little bit of magic to urban communities.

Finding safe harbour on the Isabelle ferry

A passenger ferry is an unusual place to find a classroom. But for many Ukrainian refugees and their children, the Isabelle is not just a temporary accommodation: it’s a place to grow, learn, and inspire change.

Photography for sustainable development: Eliška SKY’s human sculptures point in the direction of change

Eliška SKY’s exploration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals is a stunning and surreal interpretation of destruction, action, fear and hope.

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