Social and Cultural Support Activities
Under its corporate philosophy of kyosei, contributing to society is one of Canon's global corporate responsibilities.
Endeavoring to be a truly excellent global company admired and respected across the world, Canon considers it a matter of course to return profits to its many stakeholders.
With a broad perspective, Canon actively supports environmental preservation, youth education, and a wide range of other activities for the benefit of society and culture.
The Tsuzuri Project (Cultural Heritage Inheritance Project)
Canon digital technology and traditional Japanese craftsmanship come together in the Tsuzuri Project, an initiative cosponsored by NPO Kyoto Culture Association to recreate Japanese cultural assets. The project enables original artwork to be preserved while replicated treasures can be put on display.
Support: Nakanuma Art Screen Co., Ltd.
Canon Envirothon
Canon sponsors the Canon Envirothon, North America's largest environmental science competition for high school students, in which more than 500,000 people take part each year. Participants deepen their understanding of the environment through field work, presentations, and other activities.
Red Cross Partnership
Since 2006, when Canon signed a partnership agreement with the Red Cross in the pan-European region, it has contributed to youth education and aid projects conducted by the 13 Red Cross National Societies across Europe. Canon actively provides economic support and manpower.
Class on international humanitarian law at the University of Paris
China Wildlife Photography Training Camp
Environmental activists and researchers from across China attend this training camp co-organized by Canon and Wild China for lectures on wildlife photography and hands-on training. The program contributes to the protection of endangered species and environmental research activities.
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