The Ricoh Group's corporate philosophy is based on three Founding Principles laid down by our founder, Kiyoshi Ichimura. He summarized his thinking as follows:
As children we exist only for ourselves with no thoughts for anyone else. As we mature, however, feelings of love begin to grow, eventually expanding to include all people, all living things on this planet.
These founding principles drive the Ricoh Group's commitment toward better sustainable management.
Love your neighbour
Love your country
Love your work
Ricoh's management philosophy was formally introduced in 1986 with the aim of establishing world-class corporate standards that are viable in fast-changing business environment in the 21st century.
Our Purpose
To constantly create new value for the world at the interface of people and information
Our Goal
To be a good global corporate citizen with reliability and appeal
Our Principles
To think as an entrepreneur
To put ourselves in the other person's place
To find personal value in our work
