03.31.23
Ricoh USA, Inc. announced it has received the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Supporting the company's commitment to the environment made more than 45 years ago, and its mission to realize a sustainable future, Ricoh was recognized for new initiatives that reinforce the company's dedication to reducing its environmental footprint through actions demonstrating leadership in energy efficiency and the ENERGY STAR program – including a new version of its carbon calculator.
Three notable efforts pursued by Ricoh to further energy efficiency in its products from an ENERGY STAR perspective include:
• Updating, designing and marketing new energy-efficient "ENERGY STAR certified" imaging equipment: By incorporating the "ENERGY STAR certified" designation, Ricoh promoted its ENERGY STAR rated products, which meet or exceed the ENERGY STAR standards for imaging equipment. This includes aggressively low Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) values, energy-saving features such as Sleep Mode and Quick Startup, and resource-saving options like Automatic Duplexing.
• Continuing to work toward a circular economy: A central component to achieving a circular economy is contributing to a "recycling-oriented society." As such, Ricoh's GreenLine Series consists of remanufactured multifunction printers (MFPs), reflecting its commitment to produce more efficient, eco-friendly product lifecycles that minimize environmental impact. A selection of Ricoh's third-generation GreenLine Series MFPs include the first remanufactured imaging equipment to achieve ENERGY STAR certification under the revised specification (V3.1).
• Updated carbon calculator: The new version of Ricoh's carbon calculator shows the impact of having devices set to the most energy efficient settings – Eco Mode – in terms of reduced kilowatt-hour and associated costs, and visualizes proposed carbon output results via easy-to-understand PDFs – illustrating how devices and software can help organizations meet sustainability objectives and conserve energy.
"Ricoh has kept its focus on people, prosperity, and the planet, which includes driving sustainability for a better future, and we're honored to receive ENERGY STAR recognition for the eighth year in a row," said Donna Venable, EVP, human resources and deputy GM, shared services, Ricoh North America. "We will continue to advance and develop environmental technology for practical energy saving and pursue new green initiatives, while helping customers measure and lower their carbon footprints."