Ricoh Company (Ricoh) together with its consolidated subsidiaries (Ricoh Group) is a worldwide supplier and manufacturer of office automation equipment. The group's products include copiers, multifunctional and other printers, fax machines, personal computers, optical disc drives and media, and related supplies and services, as well as digital cameras and advanced electronic devices.

Strengths:

• comprehensive and binding environmental standards for suppliers
• progressive programmes for substituting/eliminating hazardous substances in products and production processes
• comprehensive guidelines for environmentally-friendly product design and recyclability
• far-reaching measures for reducing air emissions from office appliances (copiers etc.)
  

Weaknesses:

• lack of transparency with regard to social standards for suppliers

Ricoh is a leader in the development of user-friendly energy-saving concepts, such as the energy-saving mode with a very short response time on restart. Ricoh also involves its suppliers in its climate protection concept by setting appropriate requirements.