Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief

Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief - Canon HongKong

Despite the occurrence of natural disasters and threats, Canon Hong Kong has always strived to support society. Growing hand-in-hand makes "Kyosei" come true.

Practical Actions to Save Lives and Assist the Underprivileged

Canon Hong Kong collaborates with the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service to organize a Blood Donation Day at the head office every year. This event provides an opportunity for our employees to donate blood during work hours, fostering a culture of giving back to the community. In addition, we invite our Canon group companies, including Canon Electronic Business Machines (H.K.) Company Limited and Canon Engineering Hong Kong Company Limited, to join and cultivate regular blood donation. During Chinese New Year, our employees respond to the appeal from company and support the Food Donation program, sharing love and care to the underprivileged. Additionally, during the pandemic, our employees have demonstrated solidarity by donating adult masks and rapid antigen test kits to the "SHARE FOR GOOD" crowd donation platform launched by New World Development. These supplies were distributed to the Hong Kong Family Welfare Society and the Mission to New Arrivals for those in need.

Canon HK staff took the initiative to give blood and save life.

Supported the Food Donation Program for low-income, unemployed, and street sleepers.

During pandemic, we donated adult face masks and rapid antigen tests for those in need.

Contributions to the Humanitarian Relief Effort

On February 6, 2023, a large-scale earthquake caused extensive damage and loss of life in the Republic of Turkey and the Syrian Arab Republic. To aid in the relief efforts for the victims, the Canon Group has donated 100,000 euros (approximately US$ 106,334) via the Japanese Red Cross Society, the Turkish Red Crescent movement and other relief organizations. In addition, Canon Medical Systems Europe B.V. provided free medical equipment for the medical support of the victims.

On April 25, 2015, a strong earthquake measuring Richter scale magnitude 7.9 struck Nepal, 8 million of the local population is affected. In response to the devastating situation of Nepal, the Canon Group has donated 5 million yen (approximately HKD325,000) to the NGO Japan Platform; Canon Hong Kong has also joined together with Canon Electronic Business Machines (H.K.) Company Limited and Canon Engineering Hong Kong Company Limited, to raise fund for the humanitarian relief work of Hong Kong Red Cross (HKRC), as a result, a total of HKD58,630 has been raised and donated to HKRC.

To relieve harm caused to Japan after the earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011, Canon Hong Kong joined forces with Canon Electronic Business Machines (H.K.) Company Limited and Canon Engineering Hong Kong Company Limited, to raise funds and donate HKD133,036 to the Hong Kong Red Cross (HKRC). Additionally, Canon Hong Kong supported the "Friends of Fukushima: Heart of Goodness Charity Photography Exhibition" in February 2012, providing free printing of pre-disaster scenes for charitable sales. In March 2012, Canon Hong Kong participated in the 5-day "Genki Japan Exhibition in Hong Kong" organized by the Japan Foreign Ministry, providing free photo shoots and print services to 2,500 booth visitors in front of a panel displaying the beautiful scene of Fukushima, realizing Imaging CSR.