Partnerships with York University and the University of British Columbia to reward academic achievement and innovative environmental ideas
Canon’s commitment to the environment is reflected throughout the organization, its business practices and its employees, and guided by its corporate Kyosei philosophy: all people – regardless of race, religion or culture – harmoniously living and working together into the future. That’s why Canon Canada Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is thrilled to announce the creation of the Canon Canada Environmental Studies Scholarship.
The Canon Canada Environmental Studies Scholarship will be presented annually for the next five years to students at York University and the University of British Columbia. The scholarships will help the universities provide financial assistance to students pursuing careers committed to sustainability and protecting the environment.
“Canon Canada is proud to support students working toward careers in environmental studies, and proud to support programs that share the company’s commitment to environmental education and responsibility,” says Nobu Kitajima, President and CEO of Canon Canada Inc. “Investing in today’s youth at York University and UBC will help develop these future leaders and change makers for tomorrow. This next generation of environmental advocates are innovative thinkers, and we’re excited to see the sustainable difference they’ll make in their local and global communities.”
York University will select two recipients each year from the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change. Applicants will submit an essay on how corporations can reduce the environmental impact of their day-to-day operations. Recipients will be chosen partly on the originality of their essay and partly on their academic achievement.
“York’s Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change is a community of students, staff, faculty, alumni and partners united in addressing some of the greatest challenges facing people and the planet,” says Alice J. Hovorka, Dean and Professor, Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change. “We are grateful to have Canon Canada as an industry partner who is championing a greener future. We are especially appreciative of Canon’s generosity in supporting student access to the environmental knowledge and skills they need to make a difference in the world.”
UBC will make their scholarship available to outstanding students pursuing a Bachelor of Science and majoring or honouring in environmental sciences. They will select one recipient each year based on academic merit.
“I would like to express my deep gratitude to Canon Canada for supporting Environmental Science students at UBC through the new Canon Canada Scholarship in Environmental Science,” says Dr. Tara Ivanochko, Director of Environmental Sciences, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences in the Faculty of Science. “This scholarship will recognize the broad achievements of an exceptional Environmental Science student at UBC, every year for the next five years. Support like this not only relieves the financial burden of a student during this challenging time, it encourages students to tackle the critical environmental problems facing our world today and to strive to make a difference in their local communities. This new Canon scholarship is a strong signal to students and to society that these goals are valued.”
Canon Canada is committed to continuously improving and contributing to environmental sustainability in meaningful ways: from running its annual Branch Out employee volunteer program across Canada, to working with local schools and organizations for Environmental Education Day, to partnering with Earth Rangers – a kids’ conservation organization – to sponsor habitat-protection initiatives.
In 2019, the company’s Brampton headquarters was awarded LEED® Gold Certification for New Construction and Major Renovations 2009. Canon Canada was named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2019 and 2020. In 2019, Canon Canada was recognized as Most Environmentally Progressive Technology Company (Gold Award, Canadian Printing Awards) and Branch Out was recognized by Canada’s Clean50 Top Project Awards (Delta Management Group and the Canada’s Clean50 organization).
These new environmental scholarships continue Canon Canada’s commitment to supporting post-secondary students dedicated to moving their chosen industries forward.
Since 2008, Canon Canada has supported Sheridan College’s Honours Bachelor of Photography Program with scholarships. In addition to presenting special awards to two high-achieving graduates, the company annually presents scholarships to the top students in Years 1, 2 and 3 of the program. In 2019, Canon Canada launched a new annual awards sponsorship with Ryerson University’s School of Graphic Communications Management.
About Canon Canada Inc.
Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Canon Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. Inc., is a leading provider of consumer and business-to-business digital imaging solutions. Innovation and cutting-edge technology have been essential ingredients in Canon‘s success. Canon Canada Inc. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 per cent Canadian-based service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon Canada Inc. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility.
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