Canon Recognised In The Top 1% Globally For Sustainability Performance

Canon Inc. has once again been recognised for its leadership in corporate sustainability, earning the Platinum rating from global sustainability ratings organisation EcoVadis for the second consecutive year. This award places Canon in the top 1% of companies worldwide assessed for environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.

As a Two Sides member, Canon’s achievement highlights the important role that print-industry technology providers play in advancing environmental responsibility across global supply chains.

What The EcoVadis Platinum Rating Means

EcoVadis evaluates companies on a broad set of sustainability criteria, including:

• Environment
• Labor and Human Rights
• Ethics
• Sustainable Procurement

Canon’s high performance across all four themes, particularly in environment, labor and human rights, contributed to its Platinum ranking. This top-tier recognition is based on assessments of more than 150,000 companies spanning 185 countries and 250 industries, and reflects strong performance across both operational and supply-chain sustainability.

Canon’s Sustainability Focus Areas

Canon continues to strengthen initiatives that contribute to societal and environmental sustainability. Key elements of its approach include:

Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

Canon has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero GHG emissions throughout the entire product life cycle (Scope 1, 2 and 3) by 2050. Canon’s long-term vision aligns with science-based climate goals and supports industry-wide decarbonisation efforts.

Science-Based GHG Reduction Targets

To drive progress toward net zero, Canon has committed to specific reductions by 2030:

• 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions
• 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions (categories 1 and 11) compared with 2022 baseline levels.

These targets are aligned with global climate science frameworks and reflect Canon’s systematic approach to measuring and managing its environmental impact.

Respect For Human Rights

Canon also emphasises human rights throughout its global operations. The company has formalised its stance through the Canon Group Human Rights Policy and conducts comprehensive human rights due diligence. Education and awareness initiatives are deployed across its workforce worldwide.

Why This Matters for the Print and Paper Industry

Canon’s Platinum rating highlights a broad and integrated sustainability strategy that touches on environmental performance, supply chain management and social responsibility. For the print and paper sector, it reinforces that responsible industry players can:

• Align with international expectations on climate action
• Strengthen social and ethical practices across global operations
• Demonstrate credibility in corporate sustainability disclosures

These achievements help build trust with customers, partners and stakeholders alike, a critical factor as sustainability becomes an increasingly important consideration for purchasing decisions and business partnerships.

Two Sides Perspective

At Two Sides, we support transparent, science-based sustainability programmes across the print value chain. Canon’s continued recognition by EcoVadis contributes to a broader industry narrative that:

• Technology and print can coexist with climate goals
• Strong sustainability performance is measurable
• Collaboration between brands and industry bodies drives progress

Congratulations to Canon on securing Platinum status for a second year, a testament to sustained commitment and measurable action. We look forward to continued progress and collaboration as part of the shared journey toward a sustainable future.

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