- Increased energy usage due to the start of production of new products resulted in energy consumption per unit of sales falling short of the target.
- Meeting stricter Eco Mark standards related to TVOC diffusion for high-speed printers.
RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2014-04 to 2015-03 | 8.5K tons-CO2 |
| 2010-04 to 2011-03 | 9.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2008-04 to 2009-03 | 9.5K tons CO2e/year (Japan) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- ORPHIS FW series received the Product of the Year award at the 2016 Eco Mark Awards for meeting strict Eco Mark Standard related to VOC diffusion and energy efficiency.
- Reduced TVOC diffusion significantly below Eco Mark certification criteria through improvements in ink and parts.
- ComColor GD series achieved a printing speed of 160 ppm, breaking the company's own record for the world's fastest printing speed.
- Expanded use of returnable racks for shipping, reducing material use.
- Increased use of recycled plastic in printers.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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