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established a reemployment system for
working mothers and a part-time employment
system for employees who must care for
their children and/or senior family members.
Moreover, Canon makes concerted
efforts to create mutually supportive
environments for the physically challenged.
The Company raised the percentage of
people with physical disabilities among
its employees to 1.8% in 2004.
Contributing to Society
In every corner of the globe, Canon is
responding to the needs of society with
social contribution activities based on
the philosophy of kyosei.
Policy on Social Contribution Activities
With the corporate philosophy of kyosei
ever in mind, Canon makes social
contributions a natural part of its
business activities, while striving to fulfill
its responsibilities in various areas as well.
In addition to making social contributions
through business, we are striving to
help people around the world enjoy
richer lives by acting as a good
corporate citizen in the following six
areas: conservation of the environment,
social welfare, local communities, educa-
tion and science, art, culture
and sports, and humanitarian aid and
disaster relief.
Goals
Provide ongoing support to people
and organizations in need
Eyes on Yellowstone Is Made Possible by Canon
Eyes on Yellowstone is a collaborative ecological research and teaching initiative
between Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc., the Yellowstone Park
Foundation, and Yellowstone National Park. The program was established to
fund important scientific research and break new ground in conservation, endan-
gered species protection, and the application of cutting-edge science and technol-
ogy essential for the management of park wildlife and ecosystems. Another
element of the program is increased public access via the
Internet to the wonders of Yellowstone. Windows into Wonderland
(URL: http:// www.windowsintowonderland.org/) showcases electronic field
trips, with images shot with Canon digital camcorders and digital cameras.
Canon technology is used for educational purposes, including providing expanded access to the wonders of Yellowstone National Park.
Carry out a range of support activities in
cooperation with partner organizations
that have diverse values and expertise
Effectively apply Canon’s internal
resources accumulated over many
years, including employee skills, funds,
facilities, and technical know-how
One of our latest activities on a global
scale in 2004 has been a joint sponsor
of the fourth United Nations
Environmental Programme (UNEP)
photographic competition, “Focus on
Your World.” Canon has acted as sponsor
of this event since 1991. The awards for
the 2004 competition were presented at
the EXPO 2005, Aichi, Japan.
One of the prize-winning entries in the UNEP International
Photographic Competition on the Environment 2004-2005