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since 2001. The aim is to provide boys and girls with an
opportunity to experience the excitement of sports and
international exchange through various programs.
Training and Nurturing Employees
Striving to achieve the objectives of its Excellent Global
Corporation Plan, Canon has redoubled its efforts in
educating personnel and offering specialized training at all
levels, including management and administrative levels.
Since the Company’s founding, employee educa-
tion has been based on the guiding principles of the
San-Ji, or “Three Selfs” spirit. Future innovation at
Canon depends on the strength and autonomy of
each and every employee. They express their commit-
ment to the Three Selfs principle through excellence
in their day-to-day responsibilities.
Canon employs a merit-based pay system that fairly
rewards employees who work hard to expand their
skills and reach their performance targets. Canon
supports recognition and award programs to honor
employees for their outstanding achievements. Under
the Canon Expert System, employees involved in cell
production are evaluated and recognized based on such
Canon has been supporting
the WWF, the global
wildlife conservation
organization, as a
Conservation Partner in
Europe, the Middle East
and Africa since 1998
Canon Compliance Cards defining the San-Ji spirit are provided
to Group employees
©WWF-Canon / Martin HARVEY
factors as the number of processes handled by a single
worker, specialized knowledge, and skills. Similarly,
Canon’s Master Craftsman System recognizes employ-
ees for their superlative manufacturing skills in areas
including lens polishing and high-precision processing,
as well as for passing on their know-how to the next
generation. Canon also certifies researchers and engi-
neers who are experts in particular technologies as
Members of the Canon Academy of Technology.
Academy members enhance technical research, mentor
younger engineers, and bring Canon’s technological
superiority to the global forefront.