Inkjet & Digital Printing
Ricoh Named to Ethispheres 2011 “Worlds Most Ethical Companies” for Third Year in a row
Tuesday 22. March 2011 - Award recognises exceptional ethical leadership actively upheld within various industries
Ricoh UK – Ricoh, a worldwide leader in production printing, office solutions and managed document services, announced today that it has been recognised by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2011 Worlds Most Ethical Companies.
This is the third year in a row that the company is honoured for going beyond legal minimums, introducing innovative ideas to benefit the public and forcing its competitors to follow suit by consistently upping the ante for what it takes to be an ethical leader. Out of a record number of nominations for the award, Ricoh secured a hard-earned spot on the list by going the extra mile and implementing upright business practices and initiatives that are instrumental to the companys success, benefit the community, and raise the bar for ethical standards within the industry.
“Ricoh is committed to a corporate and business structure that can responsibly respond to changes in todays world. This includes evaluating Ricohs role and the role of each and every employee in order to provide products and services that truly satisfy our customers needs worldwide,” said Stephen Palmer, Production Print Director, Ricoh UK. “Being named to Ethispheres 2011 Worlds Most Ethical Companies list is a testament to the solid foundation we have in place.”
This is the fifth year Ethisphere, a think-tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability, has published the WME rankings, which appear in Ethisphere Magazines Q1 issue.
Ethisphere reviewed thousands of companies and evaluated a record number of applications utilising its propriety methodology through in-depth research and multi-step analysis, naming 110 companies that surpassed their industry peers to this year’s World’s Most Ethical Companies list. The 2011 list features companies in 38 industries including 43 companies headquartered outside the United States.
“As companies strive to maintain a competitive advantage, good ethics translate into better business, and better business means better bottom lines. Ricoh recognises the important role that principled practices play in brand reputation, which ultimately is the most valuable asset for a corporation,” said Alex Brigham, Executive Director of the Ethisphere Institute. “Each year, the competition gets more intense for the Worlds Most Ethical Companies and this year was no exception with a record number of organisations vying for this distinguished honour. Ethisphere congratulates Ricoh on being one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies for 2011.”
The methodology for the WME ranking includes reviewing codes of ethics, litigation and regulatory infraction histories; evaluating the investment in innovation and sustainable business practices; looking at activities designed to improve corporate citizenship; and studying nominations from senior executives, industry peers, suppliers and customers.