The OEM has been awarded the Gold rating in the EcoVadis Global Supplier Survey for the third time.
The award was given to the company after a sustainability survey carried out by EcoVadis brought them our on top with the “highest gold rating”. Suppliers from 110 countries and 150 business areas were assessed on company “policies, initiatives and achievements” regarding the environment as well as work and business practices and supply chains and after its submission Ricoh came within the top five percent.
Sustainability is an important factor for global businesses and many are keen to improve their policies as customers seek reassurance and data that is proof of responsibility to the environment.
President and CEO, Yoshinori Yamashita received the award and said that “Ricoh recognizes this gold rating as a testament to our sustainable activities. We will proactively make efforts to improve sustainability, thereby consistently meeting the expectations of all stakeholders through achieving business growth and boosting corporate value”.