Ricoh
Ricoh Company, Ltd., commonly known as Ricoh, is a global leader in the imaging and electronics industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1936, Ricoh has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in major operational regions including Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in document management, printing technology, and IT services. Ricoh's core offerings include multifunction printers, production printing systems, and advanced document solutions, all designed to enhance productivity and streamline workflows. With a commitment to sustainability and digital transformation, Ricoh has positioned itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimise their operations. Notable achievements include numerous awards for innovation and environmental responsibility, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking industry leader.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Ricoh's score of 29 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ricoh's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ricoh Company, Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,264,000 kg CO2e globally, comprising 107,417,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 118,838,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 1,790,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In Japan, the company’s emissions were approximately 24,223,300 kg CO2e, with 14,094,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,854,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 2,422,330 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Ricoh has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, transportation, and product use, within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Ricoh's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 441,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,788,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Ricoh is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
