Canon Joined Sustainable Print Manifesto
The imaging company has signed on as a development partner for the industry coalition.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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Canon has officially joined the Sustainable Print Manifesto as a Development Partner to help shape the future of eco-friendly printing standards. The company will support the initiative by promoting industry-wide adoption of its shared sustainability principles.
Why it matters
The manifesto aims to establish a shared language and practical standards for sustainable printing across the global sector. By aligning on these goals, participants seek to drive environmental improvements through cooperation rather than competition.
The initiative currently provides nine practical principles for sustainable print businesses. Canon joins an established group of partners including Cimpress, Domino, Gallus, HP, Nazdar, and Sun Chemical.
The players
Canon
Canon is a global manufacturer of imaging and optical products including printers, cameras, and industrial equipment.
Sustainable Print Manifesto
The Sustainable Print Manifesto is an industry coalition dedicated to creating standardized environmental practices for printing businesses.
HP
HP is a technology company that provides hardware and software solutions for the global printing and computing markets.
The details
Canon will play an active role in shaping the next phase of the coalition's work and advancing its implementation framework. The coalition functions through alignment and shared standards, distinguishing it from traditional competitive market interactions.
Timeline
The Sustainable Print Manifesto first launched in April 2025.
The initiative launched its implementation framework in September 2026.
Market Landscape
Canon's involvement with the Sustainable Print Manifesto's Implementation Framework signals a trend toward industry-wide cooperation on environmental standards. This move positions participating companies to shift from fragmented sustainability efforts toward a unified operational model.
Customers may eventually see more consistent eco-friendly labeling and sustainable production methods across their favorite printing products. These changes reflect a move toward higher transparency in how office and industrial equipment is manufactured and maintained.
The takeaway
The move demonstrates that major industry players are increasingly prioritizing collaborative standards over proprietary environmental claims. Implementing these shared principles may set a new baseline for what businesses and consumers can expect from sustainable printing technology.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Africaprint.
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