The following awards, though extremely gratifying, serve only to challenge us toward even more significant achievements. We believe that once you have received such honors, it is time to start earning them for real.
Corporate Awards
Japan Quality Awards
Feb 2005
Ricoh was ranked No.1 in the Computers, Peripherals and Office Electronics category for corporate social responsibility for 2004/2005 by Oekom Research AG of Germany
Jun 2002
Ranked 1st in the world for corporate responsibility rating by Oekom Research AG of Germany
Feb 2000
Received the Grand Prize in the 10th Corporate Contribution to the Society Survey held by the Asahi Shimbun Cultural Foundation
Dec 1999
Received Japan Quality Award
Environmental Awards
Gold Medal from
World Environment
Center (WEC)
May 2003
Ricoh Group received Gold Medal from World Environment Center (WEC), the first Asian company to be so honored
Jan 2002
Eco Mark designation obtained for 28 Ricoh copiers
Mar 2002
Ricoh Corporation received the 2000 Energy Star Award in three categories
Dec 2001
Received the "Climate Is Business" Award from the European Business Council and US Business Council for the Company's contributions to global warming prevention
Sales and Production Awards
Jan 2006
RPL won the 2005 UK Business Excellence Awards and the special acheivement awards for Corporate Social Responsibility and People Satisfaction
Oct 2002
RPL ranked 1st in Midlands and Excellence Awards for management quality in the UK