Sustainable emissions reduction
At a critical time for our planet, how can we accelerate climate action? At Ricoh, we’re committed to helping you lower your environmental impact and achieve your sustainability goals through our Carbon Balanced Service. By offsetting the lifetime carbon footprint of your print infrastructure and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, this simple and cost-effective service add-on to your print purchase makes it easier to streamline carbon management.
Using our EcoLeaf Carbon Footprint Declaration data for quantifying the whole lifecycle carbon impact of your print device, we offer you the purchase of certified carbon emissions reduction credits. The credits are used to offset the environmental impact and carbon balance your print infrastructure throughout its entire projected lifecycle.
Every credit purchase supports climate action projects, such as renewable energy initiatives and reforestation – actively reducing emissions and helping you achieve your sustainability goals.
How we offset our carbon footprint at Ricoh
As well as creating energy-efficient printing devices that align with industry standards, we prioritise sustainability at every stage of our manufacturing processes – from using recycled materials and by incorporating eco-optimised principles across the entire lifecycle of our devices.
While it may be challenging to completely eliminate office emissions, our Carbon Balanced Service addresses any unavoidable carbon impact of Ricoh print solutions, effectively offsetting the lifetime emissions.
More than just carbon emissions reduction
While most offset programs only focus on simple emissions avoidance, Ricoh’s Carbon Balanced Service offers emissions offset credits, which adhere to the Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Carbon Offsetting.
Our credits include a combination of both carbon avoidance and removal schemes, setting a new and effective standard for impactful climate action.
Ricoh is positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy 2023.
IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy 2023
Supported projects
Making a sustainable impact
We offset your print devices in partnership with the Anthesis B.V. For every credit you purchase, funds go towards carefully selected climate action and carbon removal projects that are certified by Gold Standard or Verified Carbon Standard (VCS). Gold Standard is the most stringent certification for carbon offsetting projects and the only standard which verifies a project’s sustainable development aspects.
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Empowering India with clean energy
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Biochar carbon storage
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Transforming kitchens and health in Uganda