How does it work?
Using EcoLeaf Carbon Footprint Declaration data for quantifying the whole life cycle carbon impact of your print device, we can offer the equivalent amount of certified carbon emissions reduction credits to offset this impact, carbon balancing your print infrastructure throughout its entire projected life cycle.
While most offset programmes focus on simple emissions avoidance schemes which prevent the further release of carbon emissions, these alone won’t fully deliver the emissions reductions needed to reach net zero.
That’s why Ricoh’s Carbon Balanced Service is different. The various emissions offset credits are based on the Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Carbon Offsetting and feature a blend of both carbon avoidance schemes and carbon removal schemes.
Carbon removal schemes directly extract carbon from the atmosphere, and either convert this into other useful compounds or place the captured atmospheric CO2 into long-term storage. Following the Oxford Principles, it sets a new and effective standard for climate action.
Key benefits of Ricoh's Carbon Balanced Service
Showcase your sustainability commitment
You’ll receive a certificate of authentication which you can use to validate your sustainability commitments.
Align your values with your employees
Companies that implement sustainable practices may find it easier to attract and retain employees who are environmentally conscious and value sustainability.
Create lasting positive change
Directly support the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) through investment in multiple climate action and carbon removal projects.
Showcase your sustainability commitment
Adopting a holistic sustainability approach can help to establish your organisation as a responsible provider to both customers and employees.
After adding Ricoh's Carbon Balanced Service to your Ricoh device, a certificate of authentication is issued, so you can easily demonstrate your commitment to building a greener future. This certificate serves as vital additional evidence of continuous improvement to present to auditors during the evaluation of your ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
Furthermore, your contribution supports multiple climate action projects, all aligned with net zero goals - maximising your sustainability investment while minimising environmental impact.
