- Increasing complexity and diversity of customer and societal challenges.
- Labor shortages due to aging population.
- Rising wages and prices.
- Increased natural disasters.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Cybersecurity threats.
- Need to accelerate decarbonization efforts.
Ricoh Japan Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Ricoh Japan Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 20.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 14.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 6.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 242.2K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
20.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023-04 to 2024-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04 to 2024-03)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 14.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 242.2K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 20.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 22.5K tCO2e/year (2022) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 33.8% compared to 2015.
- Achieved 50% or more recycled plastic usage in 7 models of A3 color multifunction printers.
- Reduced CO2 emissions from products by 22,946t.
- Reduced new resource usage through reuse of major multifunction printers and refurbished machines by 2,262t.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 40% by 2025 (compared to 2015).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2040 (Scope 1 & 2).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Digital transformationDecarbonizationCircular economyHuman capital managementStakeholder engagementSupply chain sustainabilityCommunity developmentHuman rightsInformation security