Countermeasure against the problem concerning the falsification of the content of recycled pulp  (Ricoh/Japan)
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Recycled paper marketed by Ricoh |
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In January 2008, eight papermakers were found to have falsified the content of recycled pulp for their recycled paper products, and at the end of April were ordered by the Japan Fair Trade Commission to stop such practices. Ricoh immediately suspended sales of recycled paper marketed under its brand name in January, but, after factory audits confirmed the quality of recycled paper,
including their content of recycled pulp, Ricoh resumed sale of recycled paper, including 100% recycled paper, in April 2009. The factory audits conducted by Ricoh were special audits for which check items under the recycled pulp content verification system of the Japan Paper Association were combined with Ricoh's own check items (quality of recycled pulp contained, quality stability [flow rate and concentration of the pulp, etc.], and the production line on sites, etc.).
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Green purchasing  (Ricoh Group/Global)
The Ricoh Group is promoting green purchasing, which promotes the active use of environmentally-friendly products, as a user of paper, stationery, office equipment, etc. In April 2002, the Ricoh Group formulated Green Purchasing Guidelines in Japan for eight categories: paper, stationery, office equipment, OA equipment, home appliances,
work gloves, work uniforms, and lighting. Production and non-production sites outside of Japan are also promoting green purchasing by establishing their own standards.
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