CSR 2022 - Our Planet

In 2021, new and innovative partnerships, fruitful collaborations, cutting-edge products and inspiring initiatives were launched. Please see the examples below.

National Cancer Center Japan and Canon Medical Systems Corporation began a collaborative research project using photon counting computed tomography (PCCT), a next-generation diagnostic imaging system. The goals of the collaboration include improving accuracy in the quantitative analysis of cancer chemotherapeutic agents in the human body and evaluating the malignancy of tumor tissues and more, with lower exposure doses as compared to conventional CT.

In 2021, we started a partnership with Resoundant Inc., a pioneer in magnetic resonance elastography (MRE). MRE is the only MRI technology that has been validated for staging liver fibrosis. It is currently available to clinicians at over 1,800 locations across the globe and hopes are high that it will become accessible anywhere in the world.

Everyone recognizes that MRI scans generally take longer and require a more complex workflow than other modalities. So we focused on finding solutions that accelerate workflows and help patients wait less. Vantage Fortian is a new system launched in 2021 that reduces the time required for MRI procedures and incorporates both machine learning and deep learning technology.

An integrated solution from Canon Medical MRI systems and Spectronic Medical’s MRI Planner software enhances accuracy in radiotherapy planning. This integration marks another step in Canon Medical’s evolution to improve diagnostic accuracy and save the valuable time of physicians, staff and patients.

Amid rapidly aging populations, rising healthcare costs and the growing threat of infections and zoonotic diseases, the demand for healthcare continues to increase rapidly and there is greater interest in promoting better health and preventing disease. Canon Medical Systems Corporation supplies healthcare professionals with a diverse range of products and services of high utility value across the fields of diagnostic imaging, healthcare IT and in vitro diagnostics. It also provides extensive education and training programs.

With our long history and related expertise, we also draw on various collaborative partnerships with universities and medical institutions in areas ranging from R&D and manufacturing to sales and customer service. For more information on our product range and initiatives see:

In 2021, we continued to add major and minor innovations to our product lines. The global COVID-pandemic did not affect our progress and efforts with institutions and teams worldwide. In fact, it sometimes spurred digital innovation due to increased use of online communication.

Providing the best products and services to our customers requires having the highest possible standards in our procurement phase. Our procurement policy demands that suppliers deliver high-quality products while also minimizing impact on society and the environment. For example, we encourage them to promote environmental protection activities and positively affect the environment.

We believe that cooperation is the way forward in realizing a transparent and sustainable supply chain. We therefore actively work together with our suppliers on CSR related topics.

For more information see our Supplier Code of Conduct, Green Procurement Standards and Conflict Mineral Policy in our Procurement Policy.

‘CSR is a topic that arises when we talk with our customers and suppliers. Today, customers are more aware of corporate responsibility through better education and the influence of the media. Customers tend to translate this to general green procurement requirements.
Green procurement is thus an area where we want to spend some time and energy in the coming years, together with headquarters and our colleagues worldwide.’

Siew Woon explains the link between CSR and sales. ‘We are convinced that conveying environmental aspects of our products and services through our sales channels will contribute to our continuity over time. We should consider people, prosperity and the planet, in addition to profits, to attract new employees and encourage them to stay longer. As a sales organization, we are always aware of the need to have a good reputation. Acting upon CSR is a big part of that.’

The Container CT is equipped with a power generation system so it can operate as a medical facility isolated from hospitals for diagnosis of new coronavirus infection and for medical treatment in disaster areas. It is capable of operating for seven consecutive days on a full tank of fuel. The power generation system compartment has highly soundproof walls that help keep the CT examination room quiet. The container CT system is also designed with consideration for viruses, exhaust gas, other soundproofing and the surrounding environment.