The sustainability shortlist

Ricoh is named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy 2023 Vendor Assessment

The planet needs us — and we need its resources. Sustainability comes in many forms for businesses worldwide, with every consideration making an impact on our future. At Ricoh, we’re driving change from the inside out with our overarching environment, social and governance (ESG) strategy — from product conception, design, supply chain, and manufacturing to distribution, performance at our business sites, and recycling with dedicated programs to support our corporate responsibilities.

As a digital information services company committed to our sustainability strategy, we’re working with our customers every day to drive digital innovation in their organizations and revolutionize the way people work. Sustainability is ingrained in that innovative process throughout every aspect of our operations.

Driving sustainable business practices with the adoption of technology can start small and lead to great benefits. Automated workflows and analytics, combined with device capabilities and sustainability features, are a powerful combination. At Ricoh, we help customers transform their print infrastructure by offering a variety of digital solutions, coupled with device management options, as well as incorporating products that use recycled plastics in their design, less energy and fewer resources.

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By 2050, Ricoh aims for zero GHG emissions across the entire value chain, and a switch to 100% renewable energy.

Getting noticed: IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services

After a thorough assessment, IDC evaluated 11 major hardcopy equipment manufacturers across 22 scored criteria as well as collected feedback from customers. IDC’s assessment of Ricoh's strategy and capabilities earned it a position in the Leader's category of this MarketScape. Additionally, Ricoh was recognized for the following strengths:

Reducing emissions
Sustainability across the portfolio
Reuse and recycling
Managed Print & Automation Services

In addition, Ricoh offers over 300 services and solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — which are truly a central focus of everything we do.

IDC weighs in: considering Ricoh

“Organizations should consider Ricoh when looking for a print vendor that can help to address sustainability objectives across the entire print and document infrastructure. Ricoh should also be on the short list of vendors when looking for a partner to better enable a hybrid working model. Ricoh has the tools and expertise to help facilitate collaboration, creativity, and productivity for flexible working environments, which can help companies reduce environmental impact.”

The report also discusses key differentiators on why Ricoh stands out:

Long history of sustainable practices as an important part of its heritage and core values since 1976
Ricoh supports multiple components of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including three that are supported by existing programs
Ricoh’s Managed Print Services program can improve efficiency and costs while reducing the IT burden, simplify fleet management, and enable the digitization of document workflows

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Sustainability facts to drive strategy

43%

Survey respondents report that their organizations have captured financial value from their ESG investments.¹ Are you capitalizing on ESG processes?

93%

At least one ESG dimension — an environmental, social or governance topic — is on their organization’s agenda, according to a survey.² Together, we can make a difference.

12.1T

U.S. offices waste 12.1 trillion sheets of paper every year.³ Let’s be more conscious and efficient.

10-40%

Printing on both sides of paper can reduce your paper waste by 10-40%.⁴

77%

In a survey, organizations identify "meeting environmental goals" as either important or very important when considering factors for moving to managed print services.⁵ Learn about Ricoh’s Managed Print Services offerings.

375M

A huge volume of empty ink and toner cartridges are discarded annually, ending up in landfills where they take up to 1,000 years to fully decompose.⁶ Send it back to Ricoh’s recycling program.

75%

This is how much energy you can save with some products when using ENERGY STAR®-labeled office equipment. ENERGY STAR-labeled computers use 30%-65% less energy than others.⁷ Buy with this in mind.

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¹McKinsey. ESG momentum: Seven reported traits that set organizations apart. May 26, 2023
²McKinsey. ESG momentum: Seven reported traits that set organizations apart. May 26, 2023.
³OfficeDasher. Office Paper Consumption Statistics: The Key Data [2023]. December 2, 2023.
⁴Sustainable Business Toolkit. 7 Green Printing Tips | Easy Ways to Go Green Today. January 25, 2022.
⁵IDC. IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy 2023 Vendor Assessment. December 11, 2023.
⁶Planet Green Recycle. The Environmental Impact of Printer Cartridges: A Call for Responsible Recycling. July 31, 2023.
⁷U.S. Department of Energy. Energy Efficient Computers, Home Office Equipment, and Electronics. 2023.