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Canon Achieves EcoVadis Platinum Status: Top 1% Global Recognition for Second Consecutive Year
EcoVadis evaluates over 150,000 companies spanning 185 countries and 250 industries across four categories: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement
This ongoing recognition, alongside our improved overall score, serves as powerful validation of our commitment to sustainable business practices
Today, Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) has earned EcoVadis Platinum status for the second consecutive year, placing the company in the top 1% of businesses rated worldwide for sustainability performance.
EcoVadis evaluates over 150,000 companies spanning 185 countries and 250 industries across four categories: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Canon's overall score improved to 89/100, up from 85/100 in 2025, maintaining the company’s Platinum rating for a second consecutive year.
The Canon Group’s strong performance highlights its comprehensive dedication to sustainability, leading to high scores in all four categories. Canon received particularly high marks in the categories of Environment and Labour & Human Rights.
Driving Impact: Ongoing Sustainability Commitments
Canon is committed to strengthening initiatives related to environmental and social issues.
In the environmental field, Canon aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout entire product life cycles (scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2050. [1] Canon has also set science-based GHG emissions reduction targets in line with SBTi standards: by 2030, a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions (categories 1 and 11) compared to 2022 levels. [2]
Furthermore, Canon has formulated the Canon Group Human Rights Policy as a declaration of its stance on human rights and implements human rights due diligence throughout the entire Group.
"We are so proud of achieving the EcoVadis Platinum rating for the second consecutive year" said Peter Bragg, EMEA Sustainability & Government Affairs Director at Canon EMEA. "This ongoing recognition, alongside our improved overall score, serves as powerful validation of our commitment to sustainable business practices and our continuous drive to positively influence our environmental and social footprint. Retaining our Platinum status and remaining among the top 1% of rated organisations motivates us to continue raising the bar for sustainability in our industry."
[1] Scope 1: Direct emissions (city gas, LPG, diesel, kerosene, non-energy-related greenhouse gases, etc.); Scope 2: Indirect emissions (electricity, steam, etc.); Scope 3: Emissions in the supply chains. category 1: Purchased goods and services; category 11: Use of products sold.
[2] The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global initiative that encourages companies to set GHG reduction targets based on climate science. It is jointly operated by the UN Global Compact (UNGC), World Resources Institute (WRI), World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), and the CDP.
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Canon Achieves EcoVadis Platinum Status
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About EcoVadis:
EcoVadis is a global leader in sustainability ratings, specifically designed for businesses to assess their performance in critical areas regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. The company provides reliable, globally recognised sustainability ratings and insights, enabling companies to reduce risk, drive improvement, and accelerate positive impact on the planet and society.
About Canon Central and North Africa:
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com) is a division within Canon Middle East FZ LLC (CME), a subsidiary of Canon Europe. The formation of CCNA in 2016 was a strategic step that aimed to enhance Canon’s business within the Africa region - by strengthening Canon’s in-country presence and focus. CCNA also demonstrates Canon’s commitment to operating closer to its customers and meeting their demands in the rapidly evolving African market.
Canon has been represented in the African continent for more than 15 years through distributors and partners that have successfully built a solid customer base in the region. CCNA ensures the provision of high quality, technologically advanced products that meet the requirements of Africa’s rapidly evolving marketplace. With over 100 employees, CCNA manages sales and marketing activities across 44 countries in Africa.
Canon’s corporate philosophy is Kyosei (https://apo-opa.co/4bkKH0j) – ‘living and working together for the common good’. CCNA pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to reduce theirs using Canon’s products, solutions and services. At Canon, we are pioneers, constantly redefining the world of imaging for the greater good. Through our technology and our spirit of innovation, we push the bounds of what is possible – helping us to see our world in ways we never have before. We help bring creativity to life, one image at a time. Because when we can see our world, we can transform it for the better.
For more information: www.Canon-CNA.com