Introduction of Solar Panels in the New Plant  (Ricoh Numazu Plant/Japan)
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| Waste water treatment equipment with solar panels on the exterior |
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In October 2006, when the construction of a new toner mass production plant started in Numazu Plant, solar power generation was introduced for the waste water treatment equipment. Using special technology, this equipment has 1,080 solar panels on three faces of its exterior walls, generating approximately 148 MW annually, which is used as a power source for treating waste water. This equipment has resulted in a reduction equivalent to about 56 tons of CO2.
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Full Shift to Green Energy  (Ricoh Europe (Netherlands) B.V./Netherlands)
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| Certificate evidencing use of 100% green energy |
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Ricoh Europe (Netherlands) B.V. European Regional Sales Headquarters switched all sources for electricity used at its three business sites in the Netherlands to green energy from January 1, 2007. Traditionally, 20% of the electricity consumed by the company had been generated by green energy. Considering the annual consumption of 1.5 million kWh per year together with the return on investment and added value to company strategies, the management judged a complete shift to hydroelectric power generation would be not only possible but preferable. When switched to the green energy, CO2 emissions will be reduced by about 1,000 tons per year.
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