Ricoh is again a global power player in sustainability

The digital press manufacturer has retained its top 100 standing among the most sustainable businesses in the world for the eighth consecutive year.

Ricoh ranked 72 in the 2012 Global 100 list announced during the annual World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland. World Environment Center president, Dr Terry F. Yosie, remarked that the eight-time winner’s long-term approach to sustainability is embedded in how it conducts its business.

“Global recognition is well-deserved for Ricoh, with the company going beyond legal obligations by proactively looking for ways to reduce its impact on the environment and promote biodiversity through innovative business services,” he says.

Some of the Global 100 KPI’s Ricoh was judged on include water and energy productivity, transparency, CEO-to-average worker pay, taxes paid, innovation capacity, and sustainability pay link.

Ricoh UK’s head of corporate responsibility, James Deacon, feels that claiming a Global 100 spot once again is a strong public recognition of its sustainability commitment. “In 2005 we set tough targets to reduce our environmental impact and we’re well on the way to reducing our CO2 emissions by 87.5 per cent by 2050.

“At the same time, we’re committed to helping our clients to reduce their environmental impacts through our sustainability consultancy service which reduces the costs of managing document processes at the same time as minimising associated environmental impacts,” says Deacon.

Ricoh is the sole graphic arts manufacturer listed in the 2012 Global 100. It sits among six Australian companies. Sims Metal Management takes out the local win ranking 11th followed by Westpac at 14th and Corporate Express Australia at 47.