Lake Success, N.Y., April 30, 2007 – In the spirit of its corporate philosophy of kyosei and its continued commitment to a sustainable environment, Canon U.S.A, Inc., will host a number of Earth Day activities at its Long Island, N.Y., headquarters on Monday, April 30th.

The Canon Earth Day celebration will feature Eyes on Yellowstone – an educational and research program, sponsored by Canon U.S.A., PBS NATURE series (supported by Canon U.S.A. since 1990); the Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program (the only program that encourages doctoral students to conduct innovative research on scientific problems critical to national parks); and Canon Envirothon (North America's largest high school environmental education competition).

Organizations that will join Canon U.S.A. management and employees for Earth Day at the Company's headquarters include the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center in Oyster Bay, N.Y.; Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium in Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.; The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, N.Y.; and the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), based in Washington, D.C.

As part of the festivities, several presentations will also take place, including a behind-the-scenes look at "The Making of a NATURE Show" by Fred Kaufman, Thirteen/WNET New York executive producer for the award-winning PBS series, and an up-close look at wildlife, as presented by the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center.

"Canon's environmental conservation programs and its recycling and waste reduction programs have been developed in the spirit of the company's philosophy of kyosei – all people, regardless of race, religion, or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future," said William Reed, senior vice president and general manager, Corporate Communications, Canon U.S.A. "At this year's Earth Day festivities, we want to celebrate with our colleagues the breadth and scope of Canon's support for environmental programs and activities."
Canon also supports the single largest environmental education event in the United States - National Environmental Education Week, April 15-22, 2007. The weeklong learning event, sponsored by Canon U.S.A. and coordinated by NEEF, involved more than four million students at over 1,500 schools, nature centers, zoos, aquaria and other educational institutions nationwide. Additional information can be found at: www.EEWeek.org

In addition to the above mentioned programs, Canon participates in the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Program, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WasteWise, ENERGY STAR and SmartWays Transport Partnership programs.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2006 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), is a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2006†, with global revenues of $34.9 billion. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/pressroom.

About Canon U.S.A.'s Environmental Programs and Alliances
An educational and research program, Eyes on Yellowstone, made possible by Canon, assists with scientific research and breaks new ground in conservation, endangered species protection and the application of cutting-edge technology essential to managing park wildlife and ecosystems. www.ypf.org and www.windowsintowonderland.org and www.greateryellowstonescience.org

The Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program helps to develop and support the next-generation of scientists in the fields of conservation, environmental science, and park management, and is the first and only program of its kind to encourage doctoral students to conduct innovative research on scientific problems critical to national parks. www.nature.nps.gov/canonscholarships

Canon Envirothon is North America's largest high school environmental education competition in which more than 500,000 teenagers are involved in a year-long learning process that combines in-class curriculum with hands-on field experiences. www.envirothon.org

Canon has provided corporate support for NATURE since 1990. Produced by Thirteen/WNET New York for PBS, NATURE is public television's leading showcase for natural history and wildlife films. Now in its 25th season, NATURE has won more than 360 honors from the television industry, parent groups, the international wildlife film community, and environmental organizations.

Partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Canon has partnered with the EPA's ENERGY STAR program for more than 10 years, designing and qualifying products that prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the federal government. Established in 1992 for energy efficient computers, the ENERGY STAR label has expanded to more than 40 product categories. Canon is one of the leading manufacturers of energy efficient office equipment, and has more than 400 ENERGY STAR-qualified products. Canon has received nine ENERGY STAR awards since 1996. For more information: www.energystar.gov

WasteWise is a voluntary partnership launched in 1994 that helps organizations find practical methods to reduce municipal solid waste while decreasing impacts on global climate change. Canon has received four Program Champion Awards for implementing a comprehensive waste reduction program and establishing its toner cartridge return program for customers. For more information: www.epa.gov/wastewise.

SmartWay Transport Partnership was launched in 2003 as a voluntary partnership in the transportation industry, with leading freight-haulers, retailers and manufacturers reducing fuel consumption, reducing emissions that affect health and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that affect the environment. Canon is a CHARTER PARTNER. For more information: www.epa.gov/smartway