Canon is proud of its long and unwavering tradition of protecting and preserving our most precious of resources - the world we share. As a global organization, we at Canon understand our responsibility for the impact we make on society and the environment. That is why, from our founding, Canon's corporate philosophy has been Kyosei - which we define as "all people, regardless of race, religion, or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future." At every step, we make energy and resource conservation and the elimination of hazardous substances our most important goals. Kyosei also drives our commitment to establishing good relations, not only with our customers but also with the communities in which we operate. Our dedication to Kyosei guides our tradition of commitment to protect and preserve our most precious of resources - the world we share, the communities we serve, and the lives we touch.