Summary of the Fiscal 2001 Performance
In fiscal 2000, Ricoh marketed
the Aficio 1035/1045 series, the digital multifunctional
copier line based on Ricoh's proprietary energy-saving
technologies and recyclable designs. In fiscal 2001,
Ricoh implemented those technologies in the Aficio 1022/1027
series, medium-to-low end markets. Driven by the growing
awareness ofenvironmental conservation in the Japanese,
U.S., and European markets, many customers bought those
machines, which contributed to reducing the environmental
impact of society as a whole. After achieving Zero-Waste-to-Landfill,
i.e., reducing environmental impact and improving management
quality, at plants in Japan, Europe, and the Americas,
the Ricoh Group did the same at plants in China and
Taiwan. In addition, the Ricoh Group extensively engages
in a forest ecosystem conservation
project to improve the self-recovery capability
of the natural environment and activities led by environmental
volunteer leaders.
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| In the World's Most Respected
Companies survey, an annual survey conducted by the
Financial Times, a U.K. business newspaper, Ricoh
was chosen by global CEOs as the world's seventh most
respected company in the “most environment-conscious”
category. The Company received the highest “eco-rating,”
AAA, in the photograph and office equipment categories
from Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, a U.S. investment
research company, and ranked first among 11 nominees.
Ricoh also ranked first among 16 nominees in a rating
survey conducted by Ökom GmbH, Germany, in environmental,
social, and cultural aspects. In Japan, the Company
ranked second in the 5th Corporate Environmental Management
Level Survey organized by Nihon Keizai Shimbun.
Ricoh also received the 7th Information Disclosure Award
for Listed Companies by Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. for
its remarkable performance in disclosing information
to investors. Furthermore, in fiscal 2000 Ricoh received
grand prize in the Corpo-rate Contribution to Society
Survey held by the Asahi Shimbun Cultural Foundation. |
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The Financial Times
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Participation in the UN Global Compact
On April 8, 2002, Ricoh agreed
on and announced its participation in the Global Compact,
a United Nations initiative consisting of nine principles
covering topics in human rights, labor, and the environment.
In 1999, UN Secretary-General Kofi A. Annan advocated
the
Global Compact to world business leaders. At present,
there are approximately 500 business enterprises taking
part in this initiative. Ricoh is the second Japanese
company to announce its participation in the initiative,
which contrib-utes to the Ricoh Group's global efforts.
| Demonstrating Leadership to Prevent Global Warming |
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| In July 2001, Ricoh was the first leading Japanese
company to join “e-mission 55,” a petition
to encourage countries to adopt the Kyoto Protocol.
Ricohd the door for other Japanese companies to
support the protocol. The European Business .Council
and U.S. Business Council recognized this achievement
and awarded Ricoh the “Climate is Business”
award. Besides Ricoh, Jan Pronk, COP6 president (who
concluded the Bonn Agreement at COP6) and Minister of
Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment of the
Netherlands, received the same award. |
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The “Climate is Business
award” ceremony and the trophy |
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