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LBPs in 1990, and has been remanufacturing copying
machines on a global scale since 1992. In 2007, Canon
released its first remanufactured color MFD in Japan.
While maintaining the same level of reliability and
performance as a new machine, the remanufactured
MFDs employ reused components accounting for up to
83% of their weight. Moreover, CO2emissions during
the production stage are reduced by upwards of 76%
in comparison to new products.
Material Flow Cost Accounting
Canon introduced material flow cost accounting in 2001,
and plans to implement it at all major manufacturing sites
by the end of fiscal 2007. Material flow cost accounting
involves calculating and managing quantity and cost data
from losses incurred in the manufacturing process. Using
this method, Canon has successfully reduced the amount
of resources used, waste generated, and costs incurred.
Canon achieved resource savings of 1,200 tons in 2006.
Contributing to Society
In line with its corporate philosophy, kyosei, Canon
makes social contributions around the world. The
following are just a few of the Company’s many
ongoing activities.
The Other Side of Fashion
In 2006, Canon launched a photography campaign
entitled The Other Side of Fashion, putting Canon
cameras in the hands of 100 of the world’s most
influential style icons for them to capture images
reflecting their relationship with the world of fashion.
The collection was exhibited across Europe and
published as a magazine. All proceeds from the sales
of the magazine and charity auctions of the prints
went to Red Cross youth projects across Europe.
Eyes on Yellowstone
An educational and research program made possible by
Canon, Eyes on Yellowstone (a national park in the United
States) assists with scientific research and breaks new
ground in conservation, endangered species protection
and the application of cutting-edge technology essential
to managing park wildlife and ecosystems.
Canon Envirothon
The Canon Envirothon is North America’s largest high
school environmental education competition. More
than 500,000 teenagers are involved in a year-long
learning process that combines in-class curriculum with
hands-on field experiences.
Canon Cup Junior Soccer
Canon has been supporting Canon Cup Junior Soccer,
a competition for primary school boys and girls in Japan,
Charity auction for The
Other Side of Fashion. All
proceeds go to Red Cross
youth projects across
Europe
Canon supports the Heritage and Research Center at
Yellowstone National Park in digitizing its priceless archives