Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Canon Inc, the parent company of Canon Europe has announced that it has been recognised as an industry Leader[1] in IDC’s MarketScape: Worldwide Sustainability Programmes and Services Hardcopy 2023 Vendor Assessment. The report, which evaluates eleven global print vendors, demonstrates a growing expectation from customers to partner with technology organisations that are taking concrete action to mitigate climate change.

The survey evaluated metrics such as corporate strategies, business operations and products in the context of sustainability. As sustainability initiatives have increasingly become crucial in business decision-making, companies who are procuring printing-related products or services can use the results of this survey as a guide when selecting vendors.

According to the IDC MarketScape report, “Organisations should consider Canon if they are looking for a hardcopy vendor that offers a holistic approach to cover every facet of sustainability - spanning business operations, products and business models, and governance/compliance. Canon should also be considered by organisations looking for a supplier that can help their company advance its own sustainability objectives through the deployment of innovative solutions and technology.”

Since 1988, Canon has adopted the corporate philosophy of “Kyosei” and has aspired to create a society in which all people live and work together harmoniously into the future, regardless of culture, custom, language or ethnicity. Based on this corporate philosophy, Canon is among those at the forefront of initiatives which support the environment. 

Since 2008, the company has been working on a range of initiatives to help it improve its environmental impact - this includes lifecycle improvements across many of its products, to help make its portfolio more energy efficient, compact and lightweight.  It is also putting in place measures to boost efficiencies in manufacturing, logistics and recycling.

“We are delighted to be recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape report and believe that this demonstrates our ongoing commitment to sustainability across our business, says Hiro Imamura, Executive Vice President, Digital Printing & Solutions at Canon Europe.  From our operations and supply chains to the products that we are delivering to our customers, we are striving to progress our existing sustainability initiatives and put in place new actions to meet our targets and commitments.” 

To learn more about Canon’s approach to sustainability, please see here

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About Canon Middle East      

Canon Middle East, a subsidiary of Canon Europe, is the operational headquarters for Canon in the Middle East is based in Dubai, UAE.       

      

Founded in 1937, the desire to continuously innovate has kept Canon at the forefront of imaging excellence throughout its 80-year history and has commitments to invest in the right areas and capture growth opportunities. From cameras to commercial printers, and business consultancy to healthcare technologies, Canon enriches lives and businesses through imaging innovation.      

      

Canon's corporate philosophy is Kyosei– 'living and working together for the common good'. In EMEA, Canon Europe pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to reduce theirs using Canon's products, solutions and services.       

      

Canon invests heavily in R&D to deliver the richest and most innovative products and services to satisfy customers' creative needs. From amateur photographers to professional print companies, Canon enables each customer to realize their own passion for image. Further information about Canon Middle East is available at www.canon-me.com   

About IDC MarketScape

About IDC MarketScape: IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.

[1] 1 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy 2023 Vendor Assessment（doc # US49892223, December 2023)