Ricoh Recognised to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)
(PRWEB UK) 26 September 2013 -- The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, compiled by Dow Jones and RobecoSAM Group, was the first global sustainability index to assess a company’s corporate sustainability from the economic, environmental, and social developments aspects. Its process is considered to be among the most rigorous in terms of the number of questions and depth of information requested.
This year, DJSI reviewed 2,500 companies around the world, and 333 companies were selected to the DJSI world Index. Ricoh was recognised as a leader in the Computer & Peripherals and Office Electronics industry as well as being added to the DJSI world and DJSI Asia/Pacific Index in 2013.
Ricoh makes social and environmental contributions toward a more sustainable society while aiming to earn greater trust and confidence from customers and stakeholders. With globalisation, issues facing society are becoming increasingly complicated and diversified. In tandem with these social changes come corresponding changes for businesses. Corporations are expected to make meaningful contributions to society while also creating economic value. Ricoh believes these corporate efforts will drive innovation and create additional value.
The news follows Ricoh’s inclusion in the Carbon Disclosure Project, the FTSE4Good Index Series for the tenth consecutive year and Oekom Corporate Ratings, putting it into the 4 most credible ratings in the world . It has also been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies 2013 for the fifth consecutive year by Ethisphere Institute and the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporation in the World for the ninth year.
About Ricoh
Ricoh is a global technology company specialising in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services.
Under its corporate tagline, imagine.change., Ricoh helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees.
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For further information, please contact Anna Powell, Proof Digital on behalf of Ricoh UK Ltd [e] anna(at)itsproof(dot)co(dot)uk.
Anna Powell, Ricoh UK, http://ricoh.co.uk, +44 1249 715990, [email protected]
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