Organisational Awards & Certification
The Deming Prize (1975)
Named for Dr. W. Edwards Deming, the father of total quality management, the Deming Prize is given to recognise Japanese and non-Japanese companies for demonstrating outstanding commitment to quality control, and whose products or inventions make exceptional advances in the pursuit of quality. Since the inception of Deming Prize in 1951 until 2009, 216 selected companies from all over the world have won the Deming Medal.
Ricoh was the first office equipment manufacturer to win the Deming Medal. |
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The Japan Quality Award (1999)
Japan Quality Award is presented to Japanese companies and other corporate entities for displaying excellent overall management qualities. Since the inception of the award in 1996 until 2008, 162 corporate entities have applied over a period of thirteen years, and 24 companies have received the award.
Ricoh was also the first office equipment manufacturer to win the Japan Quality Award. |
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World Environmental Center (WEC)
| World Environmental Center (WEC) awarded the Ricoh Group the Gold Medal for its International Achievement in Sustainable Development. An independent jury of distinguished international environmentalists awards the prestigious WEC Gold Medal annually to a corporation that demonstrates preeminent leadership and contributes to worldwide environmental quality. (May 2003) |
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Office Equipment Partner of the Year 2001, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
Copier of the Future Award, 2000
Excellence in Consumer Education, Year 2000
Labelling Partner of the Year 2000
The Office Equipment Partner of the Year award is EPA's highest industry award. Ricoh has also been recognised as an industry leader for its role in the manufacture and promotion of ENERGY STAR copiers, facsimiles and printers. |
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Green Office Certification
| Ricoh Asia Pacific Pte Ltd becomes the first company to be awarded the Green Office Label on 11th November 2004. The Green Office Label is a certification that is based on the Eco-Office Rating System and attaining this Green Office Label demonstrates Ricoh's commitment towards environmental protection, as it demands that an office achieves relatively specific environmental criteria. |
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Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) Certification
The Environmental Management System (EMS) provides Ricoh with a framework to manage environmental programs in a systematic, planned and documented manner. It includes the organisational structure, planning and resources for developing, implementing and maintaining policy for environmental protection.
Click here to view Ricoh Asia Pacific’s Environmental Policy. |
Information Security Management System (ISO/IEC 27001) Certification
| The Information Security Management System (ISMS) provides Ricoh with a systematic approach for managing risks to its information assets through risk assessment and implementation of appropriate security controls. |
