The Ricoh Institute of Sustainability and Business aims to suggest new ways and directions to corporate management by estimating the movement and signs of structural changes in the marketplace with an eye on global business development.We will conduct research activities to contribute not only to the progress of the company (''business'') but also to help bring about a rich and sustainable society (''sustainability'') through our ''corporate activities.''
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The Institute applies its research findings to corporate management by making proposals and providing information for the top management of Ricoh.
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The Institute further deepens its research based on emerging issues and lessons drawn from actual business activities.
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The Institute broadly distributes its research findings to the public through online columns and other means.
Organization Chart
President
Yasuhiro Hayasaki
Economics and Social Issues Chief Research Fellow
Soichi Sato
Environment, Resource and Energy Chief Research Fellow
Hitoshi Kometani
Planning Unit General Manager and Research Fellow
Takaya Konno
Work Styles Reserch Senior Research Fellow
Mie Tanaka
As of January 25, 2023
Research Areas
Economics
For global companies to survive, they respond to changes in the global economy, anticipate such changes in a forward-looking manner, and clarify prospects and risks in the economy. Therefore, we will carefully monitor the real economy and financial market developments at home and abroad. At the same time, we will try to understand possible structural changes in the economy over the medium to long term.
Digital & Technology
We will explore trends in digital technologies, assuming such technologies will contribute to solving social issues and enhancing economic growth from a medium to long-term perspective. We will also follow business developments and prospects of global digital companies.
Industry and Business
Technologies are developing rapidly. The Industry and Business Research Unit researches state-of-the-art management issues that advanced manufacturing industries should respond to by looking ahead to the IoT and the artificial intelligence (AI) era. We will also conduct research on Digital Transformation (DX), which is gaining momentum against the backdrop of COVID-19 and declining population.
Work Styles
There has been a transformation in people’s work styles driven by the advance of technology and development of information society. What are we required for office workers to attain their objectives with pride in their jobs? Considering various factors concerning work, including people, organizations, services, and environments, the Planning Unit addresses the challenges facing companies and explore the role of a digital services company.
Access
Ricoh Institute of Sustainability and Business
3-6, Nakamagome 1-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 143-8555, Japan
+81 3-3777-8111
Access:
Toei Subway Asakusa Line, Magome Station; 8 minute walk
Go out Exit A1 (Kanjo 7), and turn right.
