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Ricoh recycles over 1000 tonnes of material
Friday 26. December 2008 - Latest sustainability report released
Ricoh has released its latest sustainability report, highlighting the major efforts taken by the company towards global sustainability.
“Although Ricoh Australia is not regarded as a major polluter, we are driven to set the pace for our industry in Australia by setting priorities for developing a better way of dealing with electronic waste and overall reduction of waste to landfill,” said Ricoh Australia Managing Director, Les Richardson.
“Our commitment to these principles is reflected in the $1.48 million we invested in environmental and CSR programs in 2006-2008.”
“Most Importantly, Ricoh will be closely examining the establishment of a national carbon trading scheme within Australia and globally,” said Richardson. “The aim is to understand our role in this market and implement a sustainable program for our selves and our customers.”
Highlights of the sustainability report, which covers the years 2006-2008, include:
Ricohs Machine Recycling Program has recycled over 680 tonnes since its launch in 2002.
Over 420 tonnes of material from landfill has been diverted through the companys Toner Cartridge Takeback Program.
Ricoh has been once again named as one of the Global 100 list of the worlds most sustainable corporations at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Ricoh has been on the list every year since its inception in 2005.
The appointment of Sims E-Recycling as the companys contractor for machines and parts, resulting in up to 97% recycling of all components.
“Ricohs environmental management policy is one of our highest corporate priorities and places us amongst the leaders in environmental management and corporate social responsibility,” said Robi George – Business Excellence Manager, Ricoh Australia.
“The breadth and depth of these initiatives were formally endorsed in 2002, when we were formally certified to the International Standard for Environmental Management (ISO 14001) for all our sites across Australia; the first organisation in our industry to do so,” he added.