Our Philosophy and Values

As the world leader in digital imaging our goal is simple. We work to inspire and enable our customers to connect, communicate, imagine and achieve more than they thought possible.

In Australian & New Zealand we’re guided by our global corporate philosophies of Kyosei and San-ji (pronounced “sun-jee”) and our corporate values.


Kyosei Kyosei – which we translate as living and working together for the common good – is founded on a responsible approach to working. We aim to make the world a better place by attempting to correct the imbalances brought about by trade, income and our impact on the environment.


We believe that each step we take in trying to work for the common good - as individuals and as an organisation - does make a real difference.

We aim to act morally, in accordance with our own code of conduct and our worldwide ethical compliance framework; but more than this, we aim to make a positive difference to all we come into contact with and, through our behaviour, contribute to positive change. Essentially, kyosei outlines our moral obligation to be a good corporate citizen.

San-ji (pronounced "sun-jee") is a Japanese phrase meaning "Three Selfs" - Self motivation, Self management and Self awareness. It was introduced in 1952 and reinforces our kyosei philosophy to ensure that at the heart of our organisation we share common set of beliefs.

 Ji-Chi Ji-Hatsu Ji-Kaku  

Our corporate values guide the way we behave and interact with each other. They are:

Bravery - To be brave is to be courageous. We thrive on our willingness to make daring decisions. We are unapologetically ambitious. We do the right thing.

Togetherness - Team spirit drives us. We work together to bring people together. We understand our customers and support each other to achieve our common goals.

Achievement – Our pursuit of excellence is constant. We focus on results. We proactively seek solutions, follow our instinct, and we're always looking for improvement through Kaizen

Imagination – Ideas can transform the world, and as a creative company, we lead with them. We look for opportunities in all situations and use creativity to discuss valued solutions.

Integrity - We do what we say we'll do. We honour our commitments and stand by our promise. We are truthful to each other, our customers and our partners. We live Kyosei.

 

Canon Values