Exigent and responsible manufacturer
Quality, Safety & Environnement policy
The environment is a major concern for Canon Bretagne and Canon elaborated our own Environmental Charter to minimise our operations impact. Our products are environmentally conscious developed by using energy-efficient technology, by reducing the use of chemical substances and by maximising resource efficiency.
Beyond these measures, Canon has taken part in great environmental projects: teaming up with WWF (World Wildlife Fund for Nature) and practicing GREEN purchases
CSR/RBA commitments
In December 2019, the Canon Group made a commitment to adhere to the “Responsible Business Alliance” (RBA) or responsible business agreement. RBA is a non-profit organization that supports the rights andwell-being workers ans communities around the world. Canon joins over 100 member companies.
As part of its Kyosei corporate philosophy, which can be translated by “living and working in harmony for the common welfare”, the group Canon is committed to further improving its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and adheres to the RBA Code of Conduct.
As a subsidiary, Canon Bretagne is part of the approach initiated by the Canon Group and fully supports the vision and objectives of the RBA:
- Vision: a global industry that creates sustainable value for workers, environment and business.
- Mission: RBA members, suppliers and stakeholders (administrations, schools, etc.) work together to improve working conditions and environmental through leading standards and practices.
Ethics
We are committed to conduct our activities with the highest ethical standards. It means honouring our commitments, keeping our promises, and acting with loyalty and fairness, by demonstrating integrity and transparency in all our actions. Our ethical commitment ensures trust and respect in our relationships with all stakeholders.
As part of this commitment, we have implemented a whistleblowing system in our company. This system enables a whistleblower to report concerns related to a crime, an offence, a threat or harm to the public interest (e.g. discrimination or harassment) in complete confidentiality.The incident addressed to the employer may also concern the risk that the company poses to public health or the environment.
Reports can be submitted at any time using the EQS Integrity Line or by telephone at +33 1.87.21.22.91 (PIN: 1710)
Assets and guarantees
- ISO 9001 since 1993 (management de la qualité / certificate n°FR16/81842101)
- First French industrial site certified ISO 14001 in 1995 (management environnemental / certificate n°JP96/008114.00)
- ISO 13485 (dispositifs médicaux / certificate n°FR16/81842100)
- We ensure you that your products comply with the RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) and REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) directives requirements.
- Our site has been audited and assessed in compliance with decree no. 2021-461 of April 16, 2021 relating to the prevention of losses of industrial plastic granules in the environment.
Safety & Health
Safety is our priority. Through various actions implemented in our factory, we are commited to take care of our employees’ health to avoid accident.
Environmental activities
Every year, Canon Bretagne works to reduce its environmental impact in terms of electricity consumption, the City water withdrawal, volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and waste management.
Today, while continuing these reduction actions, Canon Bretagne has decided to invest in the preservation of biodiversity and in CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) environmental actions.
Canon Bretagne won the company prize at the 15th edition of the Breton Sustainable Development Trophies.
Organized by the State, the Environment and Energy Management Agency (Ademe) and the Brittany region, these trophies each year promote the most innovative projects integrating the four dimensions of sustainable development: environmental, economic, social and democratic quality.
Video breton Trophies
Facebook link breton Trophies
Actions carried out in 2024:
Actions carried out in 2021:
Actions carried out in 2020:
Actions carried out in 2019: