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issues. Canon was a joint sponsor of the
fourth competition, “Focus on Your
World,” which saw works with an
environmental theme submitted from
169 countries and regions. The awards
for the 2004 competition were present-
ed at the 2005 World Exhibition in
Aichi, Japan.
WWF Conservation Partner
Canon became the first Conservation
Partner of the World Wildlife Federation
(WWF) from 1998. In addition to spon-
soring several photo contests and
providing equipment to WWF in several
nations, Canon also helps WWF to
digitize its superb image collection and
to make it readily available online to its
global network of offices.
Eyes on Yellowstone
Eyes on Yellowstone is a collaborative
ecological research and teaching initiative
funded by Canon to support important
scientific research, endangered species
protection, and the application of cut-
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substances frequently used in exterior
casing plastics that generate dioxins
during incineration. In addition, Canon is
working to manage information related
to chemical materials from the procure-
ment stage in order to meet new stan-
dards for the EU’s Registration, Evaluation
and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH)
regulatory framework.
Contributing to Society
With the corporate philosophy of kyosei
ever in mind, Canon makes social contri-
butions a natural part of its business
activities in every corner of the globe.
Some of our ongoing and recent activi-
ties were as follows:
UNEP International Photo
Competition
Canon has acted as a sponsor of the
United Nations Environmental
Programme (UNEP) International
Photographic Competition since it was
first held. The contest aims to raise
awareness about global environmental
ting-edge image equipment and technol-
ogy essential for the management of
park wildlife and ecosystems.
Beijing University Canon Scholarship
Canon established the Beijing University
Canon Scholarship Foundation in 1998 to
commemorate the 100th anniversary of
the founding of the university. By March
2006, 525 students had received support.
In recognition of Canon’s support for
promising young scholars, Canon (China)
Co., Ltd. was selected “Best Corporate
Citizen” for the second consecutive year
by the Chinese economic newspaper 21st
Century Business Herald.
Beijing University students receive scholarships
from Canon
UNEP award winning photographs on display in
the UN Pavilion at EXPO 2005 in Aichi, Japan
Canon is assisting the WWF in digitizing
its priceless collection of photographs
*Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances
in electrical and electronic equipment
©WWF/Rob WEBSTER