Ricoh Europe’s supply chain organisation, Ricoh Europe SCM B.V., has been awarded the Lean & Green Europe 3-Star certification, recognising significant progress in reducing carbon emissions across its logistics operations.Â
The 3-Star accreditation marks a major milestone in Ricoh’s long-term commitment to sustainable supply chain transformation, reflecting measurable improvements in CO₂ reduction across its European outbound network.
Over the period 2015–2025, Ricoh has achieved a 40% reduction in CO₂ intensity, demonstrating sustained progress through targeted operational and infrastructure changes.
Ricoh’s achievement is underpinned by a decade of innovation across its logistics network, including:
☘ Collaboration with over 40 transport partners across Europe to drive shared sustainability goals
☘ Implementation of advanced CO₂ monitoring capabilities using tools such as BigMile, enabling detailed tracking of emissions
☘ Modal shifts from air to rail and road, alongside network optimisation and improved loading efficiency
☘ Adoption of low-emission solutions, including electric delivery vehicles and bicycle courier partnerships in several major European cities
☘ Enhanced transparency, providing customers with detailed insights into the carbon footprint of deliveries.
Together, these initiatives demonstrate how Ricoh is embedding sustainability into every stage of its supply chain, while supporting customers in achieving their own environmental goals.
The Lean & Green programme supports companies in making logistics processes more sustainable through a structured approach to reducing emissions and achieving recognised performance milestones.
