Collaboration with the Social Sector

Following the principles and processes described below, the Ricoh Group collaborates with the social sector, making the most of its own strengths as well as those of its social sector partners, through which it strives for effective solutions to social issues:

From project planning to partner selection

To implement a project effectively, we review a project plan and define the objectives of a collaboration and accordingly select a suitable partner. In the selection process, we evaluate partner candidates to ensure that they have the required organizational health and expertise described as follows:

(1) Evaluation of organizations

• ① The organization willingly discloses its operational report, accounting report, and activity progress report. [Transparency]
• ② The organization has diverse sources of capital to maintain its financial and organizational independence. [Independence]
• ③ The organization is in sound financial condition, publicly discloses its organizational structure, and engages in transparent decision-making. [Stability]

(2) Evaluating activities

• ① The organization can share our mission and objectives in the relevant activity area. [Sharing the mission]
• ② The organization has excellent expertise and a proven track record in the relevant activity area. [Expertise]
• ③ The organization has delivered results through its continuous implementation of distinct activities and has earned the trust of society. [Achievements]