Green procurement at Canon is the practice of purchasing environmentally conscious parts and materials that make Canon's products friendly to the environment. It also means to improve the environmental awareness of all the employees and enlarge the green products market by purchasing office supplies based on the green certification system.

Based on this principle, Canon has been taking action to reduce energy use, conserve resources, and eliminate hazardous substances in the procurement of raw materials, parts, and commercially available products. We have also set up promotion organizations and special committees, established basic policies and standards, constructed information networks, and conducted joint operations with suppliers in Japan and abroad.