Ajman Bank partners with Canon Middle East to implement sustainable print initiatives

(MENAFN- bursonglobal) Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 29, 2025 – Ajman Bank has partnered with Canon Middle East to launch a Climate Contribution Project, focusing on offsetting greenhouse gas emissions from ink, paper, and electricity consumption across the ba’k’s Canon-related printing operations. Managing over four million impressions annually, this sustainability initiative will compensate for 25 tons of CO2 emissions, demonstrating both organizations' commitment to environmental responsibility.
The program leverages sophisticated software tools to calculate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the use of Canon printers and multi-function devices in partner organizations and then invests in projects that compensate the same amount of CO2 in a different place. Further, integrating C’non’s advanced Managed Print Services and intelligent digital workflow solutions, such as uniFLOW, enables organizations to optimize their processes while significantly reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.
Zohaib Ali Zahid, Head of ESG at Ajman Bank, comme“ted: “Ajman Bank is dedicated to advancing sustainability in all its operations, and our collaboration with Canon to offset our environmental footprint is one of the steps toward this goal. This initiative specifically targets minimizing the impact of paper consumption and printing activities across the Bank, promoting sustainable practices and behaviors at an individua” level.”
Abdulaziz Al Ali, Head of Administration at Ajman Bank, added: “This is one of the many initiatives we are undertaking to reduce the Ba’k’s greenhouse gas emissions from internal operations, alongside adopting other energy- and resource-efficient practi”es.”
The Climate Contribution Project forms part of’Canon’s global portfolio of certified climate compensation initiatives. These projects span multiple continents, delivering tangible environmental impact through innovative solutions such as wind energy developments in India and Indonesia, cookstove programs in Uganda to combat deforestation, and reforestation efforts
Shadi Bakhour, B2B Business Unit Director at Canon Middle East, The initiative is certified by Gold Standard, the internationally recognized verification body, and independently authenticated by Climate Partner. This dual-tier validation ensures credibility and adherence to ISO16759:2013 standards for carbon footprint quantification.
This program aligns with the growing emphasis on responsible procurement practices among companies and governments, supporting ESG-compliant sourcing. Canon continues to engage with divers— stakeholders—from large enterprises and government entities to academic insti—utions and SMEs—demonstrating a shared commitment to environmentally conscious operations.

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