Ricoh Way

A global corporate philosophy

Our guiding principles and management philosophies are the cornerstone of how we do business – Ricoh Way. In a world where business and technology move fast, our decision-making is underpinned by a clear framework that puts people first.

Ricoh Way is our corporate philosophy and is our essential guide to each daily decision and activity. 

Founding Principles

The Spirit of Three Loves , by Kiyoshi Ichimura, founder.

“Love your neighbor”
“Love your country”
“Love your work”

Kiyoshi Ichimura formulated the Ricoh Group's Founding Principles in 1946. They inform how we do business, encouraging us to constantly improve and contribute to the wellbeing of all stakeholders, including our families, customers, and society at large.

Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission & Vision

At Ricoh, we empower individuals to find Fulfilment through Work by understanding and transforming how people work so we can unleash their potential and creativity to realize a sustainable future

Values

• CUSTOMER-CENTRIC
  Act from the customer's perspective
• PASSION
  Approach everything positively and purposefully
• GEMBA
  Learn and improve from the facts
• INNOVATION
  Break with the status quo to create value without limits
• TEAMWORK
  Respect all stakeholders and co-create value
• WINNING SPIRIT
  Succeed by embracing challenges through courage and agility
• ETHICS AND INTEGRITY
  Act with honesty and accountability

For more background information, please read the attached news release.

Revisions to Ricoh Way Corporate Philosophy