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32
With the aim of promoting innovation by incorporating the opinions
of our diverse human resources at all levels of decision-making,
Canon recognizes the individual aptitudes and skills of employees,
positively expanding the scope of activities of female staff.
Canon Europe supports the German Red Cross’s activities, such as
emergency response training for children, in preparation for natu-
ral disasters. ©Red Cross
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company works with 16 Red Cross National Societ-
ies across Europe, giving support in a variety of ways,
from donating equipment to providing funding for edu-
cation and engagement projects for young people.
Canon Image Bridge
“Canon Image Bridge” is an initiative in which Canon
China and other members of the Canon Asia Marketing
Group serve as a bridge linking elementary and middle
school children in Asia by delivering their photo cards.
To date, around 5,600 children from 179 schools have tak-
en part in the photo card exchange project. Children take
photos and other children in foreign countries write mes-
sages on the pictures while exchanging photo cards. Canon
helps them make photo cards and send them abroad to
foster cross-cultural communication among children.
Addressing the Issue of Confl ict Minerals
Seeking to ensure that customers can use Canon prod-
ucts with peace of mind, the Canon Group works to-
gether with its business partners as well as industry
organizations to address the issue of conflict minerals.
In accordance with the U.S. Dodd-Frank Wall Street
Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Canon filed a re-
port at the end of May 2014 regarding the Company’s sta-
tus on this issue with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission. This report is also made available on
Canon’s website.
Based on data gathered through February 2015 re-
garding products manufactured, or contracted to man-
ufacture, by the Canon Group, no specific parts or
materials have been found to have contributed to fund-
ing armed groups in conflict regions as defined by U.S.
legislation. Due, however, to the complex nature of the
supply chain, inquiries may not have reached a number
of smelters or refiners located upstream. In response,
Canon will enhance its collaboration efforts across var-
ious industries and support activities aimed at encour-
aging smelters to avoid using conflict minerals that
finance armed groups.
Cultivating Diverse Human Resources
Canon is committed to diversity of human resources. We
welcome people of all types—irrespective of race, gen-
der, age, customs, and value perceptions—and deploy
such differences to foster our growth as an organization.
Since 2012, we have engaged in in-house projects with
top priority on helping maximize the potential of wom-
en in the workplace. Initiatives in 2014 included internal
educational activities and leadership training for select-
ed female employees. We also held seminars for employ-
ees returning from childcare leave and their superiors.