Corporate social responsibility

Sustainable business and community support

As a global company and corporate citizen, our contributions to society and the environment are not merely philanthropic, but integral to the way we do business. Our corporate social responsibility framework is based on:

• Integrity in corporate activities
• Harmony with the environment
• Respect for people
• Harmony with society

Planet, people and profit

The vision of our founder, Kiyoshi Ichimura – to ‘innovate on behalf of our customers and to pursue sustainable business practices on behalf of every life we touch’ – echoes through our business today.

Our Three Ps approach represents our philosophy for a sustainable society and is at the heart of our corporate values and approach to doing business.

We have a stake in every community we operate in.

Care for the environment

Recognising the impact of climate change on the Australian environment, Ricoh’s environmental management policy is one of our highest corporate priorities and places us amongst the leaders in environmental management and corporate social responsibility. 

Ricoh’s Reconciliation Action Plan

Ricoh is committed to connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to engage, learn, and create lasting opportunities within the communities we serve and call home. In May 2024, we proudly launched our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), marking an important step forward in our commitment to build a more inclusive and equitable Australia. Explore our current RAP to learn more

Promoting education & respect for First Nations culture

Our RAP journey began with the endorsement of our Reflect RAP by Reconciliation Australia. Since then, we have committed to ongoing activities that promote awareness, respect, and understanding of First Nation peoples and cultures. These initiatives are part of our efforts to encouraging inclusivity, supporting Indigenous communities, and creating meaningful opportunities.

• Educating employees through cultural ceremonies and awareness initiatives.
• Building deeper connections with indigenous communities & businesses to create employment pathways.
• Refining HR Policies to support diversity within our workforce.

Empowering indigenous children through education

As part of our reconciliation initiatives is our partnership with Yalari, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering Indigenous children from rural and remote areas through education. Yalari provides scholarships that open doors to high-quality education at some of Australia’s top boarding schools, enabling students to pursue life-changing opportunities and build the future they envision.

Inspired by Yalari’s impactful work, Ricoh has become a sponsor and is now committed to funding the education of a Yalari student from Year 7 to Year 12 at a leading Australian boarding school.

Proud member of Supply Nation

Ricoh Australia is a proud Supply Nation Member. Supply Nation connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses with government and corporate buyers, facilitating opportunities for economic inclusion in Australia. The organisation plays a key role in supporting First Nations entrepreneurs.

Our membership reflects our ongoing dedication to social responsibility and our Reconciliation Action Plan, which aims to create opportunities for Indigenous Australians by driving diversity in supply chains. By collaborating with First Nations suppliers, we contribute to closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians while enhancing our ability to deliver sustainable solutions to our customers.

To find out more about Supply Nation, visit: https://supplynation.org.au/