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CANON ANNUAL REPORT 2010 19
Canon is bolstering the development of energy- and re-
source-saving technologies to achieve unparalleled envi-
ronmental performance throughout the entire product
lifecycle. For example, the application of on-demand fi xing
technology has reduced power consumption during the
toner fi xing process on offi ce network MFDs. Also, by pro-
moting the remanufacturing and refurbishment of MFDs
and the recycling of toner cartridges enabled through our
proprietary technologies, we are working to reduce our
environmental burden. Ultimately, we aim to become a
global environmental leader.
Canon will promote a localized production model, which
entails not only production and sales, but also the collection
and recycling of used
products in each region.
This approach will
contribute to reduced
inventory and logis-
tics costs while also
enabling us to reduce
our environmental
burden even further.
Canon is working to reduce the lifecycle environmental burden of its products.
Amid the dramatic changes of the times, Canon places high
value on its San-ji, or “Three Selfs,” spirit—self-motivation,
self-management and self-awareness—which provides the
foundation of the Company’s guiding principles, and will
boost its enterprising spirit. Further promoting a corporate
culture that encourages the entire Group to embrace the
courage to change, we will put in place systems that we will
be sure to pass on to the next generation. To this end, we
will hasten the development of human resources capable
of shouldering truly global business responsibilities.
Seminar held in Tokyo for managerial staff of Group companies in China
5. Building the foundations of an environmentally advanced corporation
6. Imparting a corporate culture, and cultivating human resources befi tting a truly
excellent global company
Exterior part of inkjet printer power supply unit
made from recycled materials