It pays to be green, as this infographic from Canon shows. The digital imaging company did a massive overhaul of its energy consumption at five of its U.S. offices.
On an environmental level, the company reportedly saved 2.7 million kilowatt-hours of energy from 2009 to 2010. And aside from helping the planet and cutting down its carbon footprint, the company saved more than $300,000 during a two-year period since the energy-saving program’s inception in 2008. That’s a lot of money.
Canon sent us the infographic below, explaining its success and showing four key ways the company accomplished its goals.
The company has long supported green causes, following a corporate philosophy of “Kyosei,” which is the idea of living and working together in harmony into the future. That may sound a bit new age, but it has served Canon well, spurring it to sponsor a slew of eco-projects such as the Yellowstone Foundation and the Canon Envirothon, a 20-year commitment to environmental education.
Have a look through the infographic below and let us know what you think about greening your workspace.
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