We support a sustainable society. This includes not only reducing our environmental impact, but working with our customers, employees, vendors, and community to conserve biodiversity and enhance ecosystems. We believe these activities will not only heal the present environment, but set the stage for future repair and recovery.
Ricoh's Sustainable Development Award (RSDA) Program
We are committed to empowering future innovators. Today’s young minds play a vital role in building harmony between business and the environment. Through the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)—the world’s largest pre-college science competition—Ricoh awards scholarships to students creating practical, sustainable solutions for environmental challenges. Since 2005, we’ve provided over $480,000 in scholarships to support their innovative ideas.
As part of our sponsorship with Society for Science, Ricoh supports nearly 400 regional science and engineering fairs worldwide. In celebration of each Ricoh Special Award winner, we plant trees as part of our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
We are proud to support these innovative young minds as they work to build an environmentally sustainable future.
2026 RSDA Winner
In May 2026, we proudly recognized our latest RSDA recipient, Tina Jin, for her project focused on a low-cost and accessible approach to water purification. Using naturally derived materials, including processed animal bone, Tina developed a filtration method designed to remove contaminants from water in a practical and scalable way.
Her project stood out for its innovative use of readily available resources and its potential to improve water quality in communities where traditional treatment infrastructure is limited or unavailable. Tina's work demonstrates how thoughtful, sustainable solutions can address critical global challenges and make a meaningful impact on everyday lives.
Marine wildlife conservation
Removing debris from shorelines is not simply a matter of clean-up, but also a critical conservation effort for marine wildlife. We encourage our employees to donate time and energy to these activities with efforts throughout the United States and Canada.