Canon Medical Systems USA
CSR Charter 2025
Mission Statement
To foster a healthier, more sustainable, and inclusive world by leveraging Canon’s innovative technologies, partnerships, and community-driven initiatives. Through our commitment to healthcare, sustainability, and education, we aim to make a meaningful impact on the people we serve and the planet we share.
Pillars of Focus
Advancing Healthcare for All
Objective:
Enhance the quality of care and access to healthcare services through innovation and partnerships.
Key Initiatives:
- Canon Medical Academy USA (CMAU): Deliver hands-on training to healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.
- Healthy Sonographers: Established in 2017 to address sonographers who suffer from work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSK) by promoting ergonomic scanning practices to reduce injuries and prevent career-ending conditions.
- ASRT Safety FiRsT™ Program: Collaborate with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) to provide grants supporting radiologic technology workplace safety initiatives, fostering safer environments for healthcare workers.
- Putting Patients First Initiative: Partner with the Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA) to improve patient care and imaging practices through grants, training, and seminars for hospitals and imaging centers in diagnostic, pediatric, and oncology imaging, medical physics, and radiation safety.
Driving Environmental Sustainability
Objective:
Minimize our environmental footprint and contribute to global sustainability goals.
Key Initiatives:
- Reducing Climate Impact: Integrate environmentally responsible practices into product development, manufacturing, and operations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote renewable energy adoption.
- Energy-Efficient Technologies: Develop energy-efficient medical technologies and align sustainability goals across our operations and supply chains.
Empowering Communities Through Education
Objective:
Foster the next generation of leaders and innovators by supporting education and community development.
Key Initiatives:
- Grants for Educational Support: Provide more than 20 annual grants to support diverse educational needs and foster growth.
Employee Wellness and Community Building
Objective:
Promote the health and well-being of our workforce and employees to contribute to community initiatives.
Key Initiatives:
- Health360 Wellness Program: Support employee well-being through CMSU’s Health360 wellness program, which includes resources for physical, emotional, and financial health.
- Activities Committee Team (ACT): Empower ACT to organize local volunteer efforts aligned with broader CSR goals.
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Program: Encourage employee participation in community events, volunteer programs, and sustainability initiatives.
Commitment to Stakeholders
Customers
Deliver innovative and sustainable products and services that strengthen healthcare systems and support communities.
Employees
Create opportunities for employees to contribute to meaningful causes and foster pride in their work.
Communities
Address local and global challenges through impactful partnerships and initiatives.
Partners
Collaborate with organizations that share our vision to amplify the impact of our efforts.
Global Sustainability Commitment
CMSU aligns with Canon Medical Systems’ global commitment to sustainability, ensuring that our environmental and social responsibility efforts contribute to a more sustainable future. To learn more about Canon Medical Systems Group’s worldwide sustainability initiatives, please view the latest Sustainability Report.
Contact
Please contact our CSR Coordinator if you have any questions about the process and this report.
