The Philosophy
The corporate philosophy of Canon is Kyosei.The concise definition of this word would be “Living and working together for the common good”, but our definition is broader: “All people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously live and work together into the future.” Unfortunately, the imbalance in our world, in such areas as trade, income levels and the environment, hinders the achievement of kyosei. Addressing these imbalances is an ongoing mission, and Canon is doing its part by actively pursuing kyosei. True global companies must foster good relations, not only with their customers and the communities in which they operate, but also with nations and the environment. They must also bear the responsibility for the impact of their activities on society. For this reason, Canon's goal is to contribute to the prosperity of the world and continuing growth and bring the world closer to achieving kyosei.
