Commitment to Society / Major Awards and Recognition
Commitment to Society
Through signing and participating in international statements and guidelines, the Ricoh Group is fully committed to achieving a sustainable society.
| April 2002 | Became the second Japanese company to sign the UN Global Compact |
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| June 2007 | Signed the Caring for Climate the Business Leadership Platform of the UN Global Compact |
| May 2008 | Signed the Japan Business Initiative for Biodiversity |
| December 2008 | Signed the CEO Statement for the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the UN |
| July 2009 | Participated in the Japan Climate Leaders' Partnership as a founding member |
| December 2010 | Announced its support for the Cancun Communique on Climate Change |
| February 2011 | Signed a statement of support for the Women's Empowerment Principles by the UN Global Compact |
Major Awards and Recognition
The many Japanese and international awards and accompanying recognition that the Ricoh Group has received represent the excellence of our products and business operations.
| October 2011 | Received the Award of Director-General of the Industrial Science And Technology Policy and Environment Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for its dry washing technology that removes residue without solvents or water |
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| November 2011 | GR DIGITAL camera series received the Good Design Long Life Design Award |
| January 2012 | Selected by oecom research AG as the world's best performing business for sustainability performance in the IT industry |
| January 2012 | IDC named Ricoh as a Leader in its Worldwide Managed Print Services 2011 Hardcopy Vendor Analysis |
| January 2012 | RICOH Pro C901/C901S received the Chairman's Prize of ECCJ in the Energy Conservation Grand Prize for excellent energy conservation equipment |
| January 2012 | Received the Excellence Award in the 15th Environmental Report Award in Japan |
| January 2012 | Selected as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for the eighth consecutive year(by Corporate Knights, Inc., Canada) |
| March 2012 | Selected as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the fourth straight year (by Ethisphere Institute, an American think tank) |
| July 2012 | Ranked among Fortune Global 500 companies (461st place) |
| August 2012 | Recognized by global consulting firm Deloitte as one of the top six global organizations ready for a "green and inclusive economy" |
| October 2012 | Ricoh's reconstruction support activities in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake received the His Imperial Highness Prince Tomohito of Mikasa Prize under the International Association for Universal Design Award. |
Sponsorships to Develop Future Leaders
The Ricoh Group has been a leading sponsor of a student technology competition that discovers and nurtures young talent who will lead intellectual advancement of society in the future.
For more information about sponsorship
Host of the RICOH & JavaTM Developer Challenge 2011 in Japan
