Ricoh Asia Pacific Wins the ASEAN Corporate Sustainability Award 2015

31 Mar 2015

Singapore, 31 March 2015 – Ricoh Asia Pacific Pte Ltd has once again taken the leading role in the office solution industry for its innovative products and solutions. Mr. Manuel S. Peralta, the President and CEO of Ricoh Philippines, represented Ricoh Asia Pacific to receive the prestigious title of Product and Service Innovation on 27th March, during the 3rd Annual ASEAN Corporate Sustainability Summit & Awards 2015.

This award recognizes the organization that demonstrates the most innovative ideas to reduce the environmental impacts in the lifecycle of its products and services. Ricoh is awarded as the winner in recognition of the integration of its Unified Communication System, Interactive White Board, Ultra-Short Throw Projector and Ricoh Smart Presenter application which allow global conferences to be organized in a low carbon footprint environment while demonstrating a high technology environment.

“This is the first time that our company, Ricoh, receives such recognition for the Product and Service Innovation Award in the Philippines.” Mr. Peralta expressed his joy, and said, “As a Global Technology company specializing in Office Imaging Equipment, Production Print Solutions, Document Management Systems and IT Services, Ricoh, is constantly improving and developing its products to provide new value for working people and mapping out how office of the future will supposed to be. Definition of “office” to us is the totality of the way people work, their business processes and work environment. As such, we focus on supporting work styles and simultaneously reduce the environmental impact.”

Organizations are changing their conventional work styles due to business globalizations, accelerated business speed, pursuit of labour productivity and transition in value standards. Ricoh adopted the creating shared value concept to grow business together with society. While more organizations began to demand for lower carbon footprint and create a work life balance, Ricoh is determined to establish a commendable reputation by supporting the development of the next generation, environmental conservation, and community development.

For more information about the 3rd ASEAN Corporate Sustainability Summit & Awards 2015, please refer to: http://www.aseansustainability.com/#nav-awards

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| About Ricoh |

Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in about 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2014, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,195 billion yen based on the IFRS accounting standard (approx. 21.3 billion USD).

The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives.

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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Ms Masayo Hada

Environment Manager

Regional Environmental Management Group

Ricoh Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

Tel: (65) 6830 5882

Fax: (65) 6830 5830

Email: masayo_hada@rapp.ricoh.com

Ms Wong Yee Thing

Environment Assistant Manager

Regional Environmental Management Group