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Canon U.S.A. Celebrates Earth Day 2004

Canon U.S.A. Celebrates Earth Day 2004

Published 04-14-04

Submitted by Canon U.S.A., Inc.

LAKE SUCCESS, NEW YORK - Canon U.S.A. will commemorate Earth Day and its commitment to a sustainable environment with employees at its Long Island, New York, headquarters on April 20. Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in digital imaging and a subsidiary of Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ).

The Canon Earth Day celebration will feature participation by the Yellowstone Park Foundation (Eyes on Yellowstone is made possible by Canon - an educational and research program), NATURE Series with PBS (underwritten by Canon U.S.A. since 1990), the Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program (the only program that encourages doctoral students to conduct innovative research on scientific problems critical to national parks) and Canon Envirothon (North America's largest high school environmental education competition).

Canon's partners from Long Island that will participate include the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation, and the Long Island Envirothon.

"At the heart of Canon's commitment to the world community is the belief that we are building a better world for future generations," said Kinya Uchida, president and CEO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Celebrating Earth Day with our employees underscores how our commitment and contribution to the environment are an integral part of Canon's management structure, product design and manufacturing, and corporate culture."

Canon's recycling, waste reduction and environmental conservation programs have been developed in the spirit of the company's philosophy of kyosei -- all people, regardless of race, religion, or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future.

In 1990, Canon created the first worldwide toner cartridge collection and recycling program for printers and copiers. In the U.S., Canon has forged partnerships with Yellowstone National Park through the Yellowstone Park Foundation, the Environmental Protection Agency and many other national and regional organizations at the vanguard of environmental conservation and education.

The event also will mark the start of the 2004 Canon Clean Earth Crew. Through this program, Canon employees volunteer their time for conservation efforts at parks, beaches and nature preserves in communities nationwide. Since 1996, Canon employees have volunteered thousands of hours to maintain these public areas.

Canon operations in Atlanta, San Jose and Washington DC also will commemorate Earth Day with various activities during April.

Information about Canon's many programs around the world can be found in the Canon Sustainability Report 2003 at: http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/AboutCanon/ciwenpublnk.html

Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America, and is ranked #39 on the Business Week list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent-holder of technology, ranking second overall in the U.S. in 2003, with global revenues of $29.9 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.

The following describes a few of the many Canon U.S.A. programs and partners.

An educational and research program, Eyes on Yellowstone is made possible by Canon. Funding for the Yellowstone Park Foundation (www.ypf.org) assists with important scientific research and breaks new ground in conservation, endangered species protection and the application of cutting-edge science and technology that is essential to managing park wildlife and ecosystems. Canon technology also is used for education to increase public access to the wonder and magic of one of the most recognizable and popular parks in the world (www.windowsintowonderland.org) and to raise awareness about the importance of environmental protection and conservation.

Canon Envirothon is sponsored in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts, the U.S. Forest Service and other conservation agencies. Each year, more than 500,000 teenagers throughout North America embark on a year-long learning process that combines in-class curriculum with hands-on field experiences to demonstrate the role people have in important environmental issues. It promotes environmental education through the development of knowledgeable, skilled and dedicated citizens who are willing to work together toward achieving and maintaining a natural balance between the quality of life and the quality of the environment. For more information: www.envirothon.org

Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program develops the next generation of scientists working in the fields of conservation, environmental science and park management. It is the first and only program of its kind to encourage doctoral students to conduct innovative research on scientific problems critical to national parks. Established in 1997, the program expanded in 2002 to include students and national parks throughout the Americas. These scientists will learn, discover, invent and create solutions to preserve the national parks in the 21st Century. The program is underwritten and supported by Canon U.S.A. Other collaborating organizations are the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the National Park Service (USNPS). For more information: www.nature.nps.gov/canonscholarships/

NATURE Series with PBS has been sponsored through thirteen/WNET New York by Canon U.S.A. since 1990. NATURE is public television's leading showcase for natural history and wildlife films. This award-winning PBS series has raised the environmental consciousness of millions of Americans by celebrating the beauty, diversity and value of the Earth's species and habitats. For more information: www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/

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 200 products certified with the ENERGY STAR program. Canon has received eight 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 2003, Canon received its third 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.energystar.gov/

SmartWay Transport Partnership was launched in 2003 as a voluntary partnership 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/index.htm

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Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent holder of technology, ranking second overall in the U.S. in 2005, with global revenues of $31.8 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.

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