Empowering employees globally to accelerate Ricohs contribution to UNs Sustainable Development Goals
TOKYO – WEBWIRE – Thursday, June 1, 2023
Ricoh has once again declared June as Global SDGs Action Month to inspire and empower its 80,000+ employees by raising awareness of Ricohs SDGs efforts and senior management commitment and offering SDGs related activities that they can participate and contribute to the circular economy. This Groupwide initiative aims to create a strong sense of unity and further drive Ricohs contribution to SDGs.
This year marks the 18th anniversary since its 2006 launch. Initially, the annual initiative was held around the World Environment Day on June 5th, and called Global Ricoh Eco Action, to encourage employees to think and act about the environment and take eco actions. In 2019, the initiative name was renewed to the current Global SDGs Action Month and has been a forum for our employees to think and act in unison, not only on eco-action such as global warming countermeasures to realize a zero-carbon society, but also on solutions to a wide range of social issues.
Akira Oyama, President and CEO, says: Our managements unwavering commitment to resolving social issues serves as the bedrock for the sustainable enhancement of corporate value. Through the month-long celebration of our achievements and renewed dedication to the SDGs through the Global SDGs Action Month, I firmly believe that the Ricoh Group will continue to pursue an even more meaningful impact on society.
Ricoh Global SDGs Action 2023 Overview
Period:June 130, 2023
Theme: Accelerate SDGs Action-business alignment
Global common activities:
- Learn how Ricohs business is connected to the SDGs and our Fulfilment through Work vision
Videos introducing how Ricoh Groups products and services contribute to solving social issues and our business activities related to the SDGs in our factories and other areas of our organization will be available for employees to recognize how their own work is connected to the SDGs.
- Action for sustainable society and planet
With the participation of Ricoh Group employees through Activity1 (Know) and Activity 2 (Experience, Connect), we bring SDGs action and business growth together globally. Focus of the activities is contribution to the circular economy and local communities. Activities include online seminars and individual trash picking/photo posting on garbage collection social media.
- Learn from leaders!
Ricohs senior management declares that the Ricoh Group address and resolve social issues. By sharing the leaders thoughts, we encourage employees to take actions to resolve social issues.
Regional activities:
1.Japan
- Interactive seminars with senior management and their message dissemination to accelerate the alignment between business and SDGs.
2.Europe
- Employees across the region will be focused on taking action in their local communities aligned to Europes Inclusion in the Workplace theme
- Employee sharing of Community Impact activities, both Ricoh-led and personally-led activities, through submission of pictures/videos and bullet-point description.
3.North America
- Ricohs SDG and ESG story showcase through thought leadership, customer successes, and Ricohs rich history of leading-edge sustainable innovation.
- Celebrations of World Environment Day, Pride Month, Juneteenth (U.S.), and National Indigenous History Month (Canada) to feature the SDGs in action across the region.
4.Asia Pacific
- Announcement of the optimization of Ricoh New Zealands vehicle fleet from 109 to 66 vehicles with the implementation of a Remote First service model since 2019 and the conversion of the fleet to hybrid models to achieve a 50% reduction in fuel usage.
- Donation of winter pajamas to children living in poverty in collaboration with the Kindness Collective charity organization in New Zealand.
- Volunteers from Ricoh Thailand to help with road repairs in Bangkoks Prawet district and cleanup of the coastal areas in Rayong province.
- Vertical vegetable gardening initiative by Ricoh Philippines warehouse staff using used waste toner bottles.
Related information
Ricohs approach to sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals
About Ricoh
Ricoh is a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions designed to support digital transformation of workplaces and optimize business performance.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricohs global operation reaches customers in approximately 200 countries and regions, supported by cultivated knowledge, technologies, and organizational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history. In the financial year ended March 2023, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,134 billion yen (approx. 16.0 billion USD).
It is Ricohs mission and vision to empower individuals to find Fulfillment through Work by understanding and transforming how people work so we can unleash their potential and creativity to realize a sustainable future.
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Jul 28, 2022 | Business
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi declared open the 44th Chess Olympiad at JLN Indoor Stadium, Chennai today. Shri R N Ravi, Governor Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Shri M. K. Stalin, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports; Shri Anurag Singh Thakur and Union Minister of State for Information&Broadcasting Shri L Murugan, President of International Chess Federation (FIDE), Mr Arkady Dvorkovich were also present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister welcomed all the players and chess lovers from all over the world to India. He noted the significance of the time of the event as it falls during the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. He added that the most prestigious tournament in chess has come to India, the home of chess.
The Prime Minister noted that the 44th Chess Olympiad has been a tournament of many firsts and records. This is the first time the Chess Olympiad is being held in the place of origin of chess, India. It is coming to Asia for the first time in 3 decades. It has the highest ever number of countries participating. It has the highest ever number of teams participating. It has the highest number of entries in the women’s section. The first ever Torch Relay of the Chess Olympiad started this time, he said.
The Prime Minister highlighted that Tamil Nadu has a strong historical connection with chess. This is why it is a chess powerhouse for India. It has produced many of India’s chess grandmasters. It is home to the finest minds, vibrant culture and the oldest language in the world, Tamil.
Click the link for PM’s full speech
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1845990
During his address Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur said that India is the land where the game of chess originated and it’s a pride moment for us to see India hosting this prestigious event for the first time in the history. Union Minister added that 40 days ago, the first ever torch relay of the Chess Olympiad was handed over to the Prime Minister, who then handed it over to our chess legend Vishwanathan Anand. Torch Relay travelled to 75 icon places as the country celebrates 75th years of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahostav.
— Office of Mr. Anurag Thakur (@Anurag_Office) July 28, 2022
Shri Thakursaid that Prime Minister has shown his unwavering support for the sports and sports persons.Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support and passion inspires all of us to work towards the betterment of sports and make India a global sporting nation. Currently more than 300 infrastructures projects which cost Rs 2700 crores are under construction. Shri Thakur also highlighted how Khelo India scheme helped in nurturing young athletes.
Being the host, India is set to field 20 players – their biggest ever contingent – at the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad. India is entitled to field 2 teams each in the Open and Women’s category. Over 2000 participants will be representing at the event from 188 countries, highest in the history of the Chess Olympiad. The 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad is bringheld in Chennai from July 28 to August 10, 2022.
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