Partnership With U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Canon works in voluntary partnership with the EPA to design products that meet the high standards of its ENERGY STAR® program. Started in 1992, this program promotes the development and introduction of energy-efficient products to combat global warming and other environmental issues. An ENERGY STAR partner for 10 years and one of the leading producers of energy-efficient equipment, Canon has more than 400 products qualified with the ENERGY STAR program. Canon has received nine ENERGY STAR awards since 1996. For more information: www.energystar.gov
WasteWise is a voluntary partnership launched in 1994 that helps organizations find practical methods to reduce municipal solid waste while improving financial performance. In 2004, Canon received its fourth award from WasteWise for implementing a comprehensive waste reduction program in addition to establishing its toner cartridge collection and recycling program for customers. For more information: www.epa.gov/wastewise
SmartWay Transport Partnership was launched in 2003 as a voluntary program in the transportation industry, with leading freight-haulers, retailers and manufacturers reducing fuel consumption, reducing emissions that affect health and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that affect the environment. Canon is a charter and full member. For more information: www.epa.gov/otaq/smartway
