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LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 18, 2010 – The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) has named Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging
technologies, a 2010 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for its outstanding
contributions towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Canon will be honored
for its leadership in the field, as well as its work to educate consumers about
energy- efficient products. The Company's accomplishments will be recognized at
an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 18, 2010. This is the Company's
11th ENERGY STAR Award.
An ENERGY STAR partner since 1993, Canon will be honored for its leadership
in manufacturing products that earn the ENERGY STAR certification, the
government-backed symbol of energy efficiency. Since the program's inception,
Canon has introduced more than 248 products that incorporate original and
advanced energy-efficiency technologies.
"As a global organization,
Canon understands its responsibility for the impact it creates on society and
the environment as a whole. Canon is guided by the philosophy of Kyosei –
'all people, regardless of race, religion, or culture, harmoniously living and
working together into the future," said Seymour Liebman, executive vice
president, chief administrative officer & general counsel, Canon U.S.A.
"Embracing this philosophy, Canon is committed to protecting future generations
by helping to preserve nature's most valuable resources. Our strong commitment
to research and innovation has allowed Canon to develop a range of
energy-efficient products that meet the ENERGY STAR standard."
Last year
alone, Americans with the help of the ENERGY STAR program, saved $17 billion on
their energy bills and reduced the volume of greenhouse gas emissions by an
amount equivalent to removing 30 million vehicles from U.S.
roadways.
"Today, EPA is recognizing Canon for taking the lead in
addressing climate change through their commitment to energy efficiency," said
Gina McCarthy, EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation. "Canon is
delivering and promoting products that have earned the ENERGY STAR
qualifications, showing customers that together, we can increase our nation's
energy efficiency and reduce our emissions of greenhouse gases."
The 2010
Partner of the Year Awards are given to manufacturers and retailers that
successfully promote and deliver ENERGY STAR qualified products, saving
consumers money and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Award winners are
selected from more than 17,000 organizations that participate in the ENERGY STAR
program, the government-backed symbol of energy efficiency.
About
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer,
business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent
company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked fourth
overall in the U.S. in 2009†, with global revenues of US $35 billion, is listed
as number four in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine's World's
Most Admired Companies 2009 list, and is on the 2009 BusinessWeek list of "100
Best Global Brands." Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer
satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and
support for all of the products it distributes. At Canon, we care because caring
is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy
of Kyosei – "all people, regardless of race, religion or culture,
harmoniously living and working together into the future" – Canon U.S.A.
supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including
environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these
programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep
apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS
news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.
About
ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR
offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money
and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 17,000
organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy
efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. For more information
about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES
(1-888-782-7937).
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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United
States Patent and Trademark Office. |