Canon Australia held its fourth annual National Tree Day planting initiative partnering with the Ryde Council, planting more than 350 seedlings at the Field of Mars reserve.

Twenty Canon staff took part in the event planting seedlings which will provide food and shelter for small birds and animals in the area.

Yusuke Mizoguchi, managing director of Canon Oceania says, “People’s strong connection to nature is important, and in today’s world I believe companies like Canon, play a crucial role in giving back to their community and natural environment. Being part of the annual Tree Day planning initiative is important to all of us at Canon Australia, and really brings to life our company values of contributing to positive change.”

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Janet Leslie, sustainability manager at Canon Oceania says, “The Canon planting initiative to commemorate Tree Day is an activity that I enjoy every year. Not only does it allow us to get our hands dirty for a good cause and spend quality time with colleagues across the business, but each year we can see the growth in earlier planting areas and see the ongoing difference it makes to the local community.”

Canon Australia says it is proud to support this initiative that brings to life their companywide philosophy, Kyosei, which encourages living and work together for the common good.

As part of an ongoing commitment to preserving the natural environment and encouraging biodiversity Canon will also supply over 800 employees Australia-wide with Seedsticks native seed packs, so they can plant their own seeds at home or in their community.

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