Ian Kiernan OA, founder of Clean Up Australia, visited Canon employees yesterday as they prepared to pick up rubbish at ELS Hall Park in North Ryde, Sydney as part of Business Clean Up Day 2018.

More than 60 Canon employees are participated in Canon Australia’s Business Clean Up efforts in Sydney, Brisbane, Victoria, Adelaide and Perth. Canon says it encourages other businesses and individuals to join the cause and join their local community efforts on Clean Up Australia Day, taking place on Sunday.

Canon came on board this year as a Business Sponsor of Clean Up Australia, noting it is in line with Canon’s corporate philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good – and its commitment to sustainability. Canon says sponsorship of the national event is its latest addition to its record of supporting local communities and the environment. 

Yusuke Mizoguchi, managing director, Canon Australia says that Business Clean Up is an ideal initiative to continue this work. “We are pleased to give our employees time out of their work day to contribute to the community in such a meaningful way.”

Ian Keirnan, founder, Clean Up Australia says, “It is not just about the rubbish we collect on the day – it is about creating an awareness of the importance of cleaning up, fixing up and conserving our environment. I can’t think of better way for a business to build a strong team than to throw them a challenge where they can make a real difference.”

Canon says Australians clock up over 2.1 tonnes of waste per person each year, one of the highest figures in the world. Canon says it recognises this problem and is taking active taking steps to minimise the impact it has on the environment, taking the lead on the clean-up effort to improve the environment for all.

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