Canon UK

Kathryn Scott
Canon UK & Ireland HR Director

At Canon we want all of our employees to feel like they belong.  Whilst we are so proud of our Japanese heritage, it is really enhanced by the cultural diversity of our employees in the UK. We are thoughtful and deliberate about how we get new voices heard, different people seen and create space and opportunity for change to happen. Our philosophy of Kyosei means that we want to see greater fairness and representation at Canon, and in society generally. Our focus this year is to include more opportunities for change in the local communities where we live and work.  As the world’s leading imaging company we promote the use of images to tell new stories.  All of the Canon young people programmes are purposed is to inspire, educate and empower the next generation of storytellers.  Inside Canon we have created leadership principles that empower all our people leaders to build diverse and inclusive teams – but we do not believe that being inclusive comes from the top down.  Our employee led networks are growing in number and very important to us. That is where we allow our people to find their tribe, challenge our thinking and widen our collective sense of belonging.

Yusuke Mizoguchi
Senior Managing Director, Canon UK & Ireland

We have a clear corporate philosophy that underpins everything we do. Kyosei, living and working together for the common good, sets out who we are and what we stand for, the central thread running through our organisation. It conveys our dedication to seeing all people regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together and contributing to a prosperous society. Diversity and inclusion are key to living by this philosophy, and I expect every colleague within our organisation to role model Kyosei behaviours and treat fellow colleagues with respect.

Our people vision for Canon UK & Ireland is to be a diverse organisation and an inclusive place to work. Our aim is to empower everyone to bring their whole selves to work; where they feel enabled to thrive and contribute to achieving our business goals.

For me, diversity and inclusion is about embracing differences and having accurate data that measures our demographics and provides valuable analytical insights that help us make better decisions. It’s about getting a diverse mix of people with the desired skills and competencies, while having a clear inclusion strategy where our people feel a sense of belonging, feel respected and valued for who they are.

Our cultural transformation is just beginning, and it’s a journey my leadership team and I are fully committed to. Our people vision won’t be realised by us alone. We need the support and collaboration of every one of our people. I firmly believe that by valuing diversity and harnessing the unique opinions, perspectives, ideas and talents of all who work for and with us, we will enhance the organisation, our working environment,  performance, brand, and our ability to achieve our goals together.