Canon powers off for Earth hour 2015

Canon switches off neon signage at Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai airports

Observes De-light days in line with its commitment to protect the environment 

Canon strengthened its commitment to the environment by supporting WWF for the Earth Hour observed from 08.30 – 09.30 PM on 28^th March, 2015.

In its endeavour and constant efforts towards protection of the environment, Canon India switched off its neon signage at the Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai airports in addition to turning off lights at all Canon offices across the country.

As a part of this initiative, Canon photographed four prominent monuments of Delhi – Red Fort, India Gate, Rashtrapathi Bhawan and Lotus Temple to highlight the beauty of the city’s urban landscape during Earth Hour. In the run-up to the event, Canon had also set up a photo booth at the WWF ‘Pedal for the Planet’ Cyclothon on 21st March 2015 where all the participants got their photographs clicked.

Environment conservation is one of the crucial initiatives undertaken by Canon for its commitment towards the realisation of a sustainable society. Canon India donated twenty solar panels to the energy production centre at Ferozepur Namak village, Haryana. Installed on the roof of the government school in the village, these solar panels enable 30 fans and up to 20 lights operational for 6 to 8 hours a day. As a yearlong extension of the Earth hour, Canon India also observes De-light days on Wednesdays, where Canon employees leave office at sharp 05:30 pm every Wednesday with an aim to save electricity.

Canon believes that it is possible to overcome the challenge of global warming through collective action. As a responsible global company, Canon strives to uphold an ideal balance between its operations and the impact of this on the environment.