World Water Day: Action to solve a global crisis that affects us all


Weston, March 22, 2023 – Water is an element of nature, an integral part of natural ecosystems, fundamental for sustaining and reproducing life on the planet as it is an indispensable factor for the development of biological processes. World Water Day is celebrated every March 22 to remind us of the importance of this essential element.

According to the United Nations (UN), "despite the fact that all social and economic activities depend to a large extent on the supply and quality of fresh water, 2.2 billion people live without access to drinking water. This celebration aims to raise awareness about the global water crisis and the need to seek measures to address it so that we achieve Sustainable Development Goal No. 6: Water and sanitation for all by 2030”.

Ricoh promotes the "reduction of water use in business activities" as part of its resource conservation and recycling initiatives. The company regularly measures and monitors water consumption at all its business sites worldwide. The amount of water purchased from municipal supplies by each site is confirmed by monthly or bi-monthly invoices issued by the local water company. In addition, the amount of groundwater is measured monthly with meters. This makes it possible to keep track of total water consumption to continue efforts to reduce it further.

On the other hand, the company carefully manages the incoming water quality to comply with the laws and regulations of each country and region. Water stress and water depletion risks are also assessed at each location using the "Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas 3.0" offered by the World Resources Institute. This assessment covers 32 production sites with more than 90% of the Ricoh Group's water use worldwide.


The company has a specific water resources policy:

Water resources policy

  1. It bases its actions on the recognition that all people have the right to safe and secure water resources.
  2. Understands the impact of the business on water resources, taking into account regional characteristics and establishing business objectives.
  3. Manages water resources in accordance with laws and regulations, international standards and initiatives, and public policies.
  4. Innovates in technologies to help solve internal and external water resource issues.
  5. Efforts to raise awareness among all employees, and each employee engages with stakeholders to help solve community water resource issues.
  6. Considers resource conservation, climate change and pollution prevention when procuring raw materials, products, services and equipment.



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| About Ricoh |

Ricoh is empowering digital workplaces using innovative technologies and services that enable individuals to work smarter from anywhere.

With cultivated knowledge and organizational capabilities nurtured over its 85-years history, Ricoh is a leading provider of digital services and information management and print and imaging solutions designed to support digital transformation and optimize business performance.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group has major operations throughout the world and its products and services now reach customers in approximately 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ended March 2021, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 1,682 billion yen (approx. 15.1 billion USD).

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