Canon retains EcoVadis Platinum rating with higher score

For the second consecutive year, Canon has secured a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, placing the organisation within the top 1% of all companies assessed by the sustainability ratings provider. The firm's overall score rose to 89 out of 100, marking a notable improvement from the 85 points achieved in 2025. This evaluation reflects Canon's performance across four core pillars: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

EcoVadis evaluates more than 150,000 companies across 185 countries and 250 industries, according to Canon. The company said it achieved particularly strong results in Environment and Labour & Human Rights.

Ratings Scope

The EcoVadis assessment model evaluates performance across four distinct categories, and Canon has attributed its Platinum rating to consistent progress in these areas alongside its long-term environmental and social policies.

Central to this strategy is Canon's ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire product lifecycle by 2050. This comprehensive target encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, reflecting a commitment to decarbonisation from initial manufacturing through to final product use.

In line with the Science Based Targets initiative, Canon has committed to rigorous science-based greenhouse gas reduction goals. The company aims to achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2022 as its baseline. Furthermore, Canon is targeting a 25% decrease in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe, specifically focusing on Category 1 (purchased goods and services) and Category 11 (the use of sold products).

Human Rights

In addition to its climate objectives, Canon has highlighted its robust approach to human rights, underpinned by the formulation of the Canon Group Human Rights Policy. This policy formalises the organisation's stance on fundamental rights and serves as the foundation for its group-wide human rights due diligence.

This framework is integrated into Canon's broader sustainability strategy, ensuring that ethical considerations are embedded across its global operations and supply chains.

The company framed the EcoVadis rating as recognition of strengthened performance across Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. Canon said the latest score reflected improvements across the four categories.

Company View

Canon made the announcement through its EMEA operation. It positioned the rating as a benchmark used by companies and supply chains to evaluate environmental, social and governance performance.

"We are so proud of achieving the EcoVadis Platinum rating for the second consecutive year," said Peter Bragg, EMEA Sustainability & Government Affairs Director, Canon EMEA. "This ongoing recognition, alongside our improved overall score, serves as powerful validation of our commitment to sustainable business practices and our continuous drive to positively influence our environmental and social footprint. Retaining our Platinum status and remaining among the top 1% of rated organisations motivates us to continue raising the bar for sustainability in our industry."

EcoVadis describes itself as a provider of sustainability ratings for businesses. The firm focuses on environmental, social and governance criteria. It markets its service as a way for organisations to assess performance across those categories.

Canon said EcoVadis assessed it against the same four-category framework used for other rated companies, spanning multiple industries and geographies. The company said the second consecutive Platinum rating followed a year-on-year improvement in its score.

Canon's climate targets and human rights policy sit alongside its wider environmental management work. The company said it holds ISO 14001 certification for environmental management.

Canon said it will continue strengthening initiatives linked to environmental and social issues, including progress towards its 2050 net-zero ambition and its 2030 emissions reduction targets.