Ricoh to source 100% renewable electricity for A3 MFP assembly
TOKYO, Japan, 5 August 2019 – Ricoh Company, Ltd., (Tokyo, Japan) today announced that from FY2019 it will use electricity sourced from 100% renewable energy to cover its electric power needs in assembling core products A3 multifunction printers. The move is part of a commitment to the RE100*1 goal of using 100% renewable electricity in operations.
Target production sites
China | Ricoh Asia Industry (Shenzhen) Ltd. |
China | Shanghai Ricoh Digital Equipment (*6) |
Thailand | Ricoh Manufacturing (Thailand) Ltd. |
Japan | Ricoh Industry Co., Ltd. (Tohoku Office) (*6) |
Japan | Ricoh Co., Ltd. (Ricoh Eco Business Development Center) |
*1 RE100: A global initiative supported by companies agreeing to procure 100% of the electricity for operations from renewable energy sources.
*2 Reconditioned machines: MFPs recycled using advanced technology, harnessing reused parts and meeting the same quality standards as new models.
*3 Nearly ZEB: Nearly Net Zero Energy Building. A building conserving 75% or more of its energy, approaching zero energy consumption annually.
*4 I-REC: International Renewable Energy Certificate
*5 J-Credit: Procurement credit based on a government certification system, whereby the government certifies as a “credit” the amount of CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions reduced as a result of the introduction of energy saving devices or the use of renewable energy, or absorbed as a result of appropriate forest management.
*6 Only in facilities in which A3 MFPs are assembled.
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