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Ricoh establishes Ricoh Group Technology Ethics Charter

Sep 25, 2023

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The Charter aims to mitigate ethical risks inherent in the social implementation and operation of Ricoh’s digital services.

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TOKYO, September 25, 2023 –Ricoh has established Ricoh Group Technology Ethics Charter, effective September 25, 2023. The Charter aims to mitigate ethical risks inherent in the social implementation and operation of Ricoh’s digital services.

As a digital services company, Ricoh recognizes the risks associated with development and utilization of digital services. The risks include human rights violation risk due to unintended foment of discrimination, prejudice, and inequality, and those due to malicious actions from external sources targeting AI-powered systems, which can have significant impacts on the entire society. To mitigate these risks, Ricoh established a specialized department Ricoh Family Group Ethics Office and the Charter this year. This Charter is composed of three technology ethics principles and seven credos.

The full version of Ricoh Group Technology Ethics Charter is available here.

https://ｗｗｗ.ricoh.com/technology/rd/technology_ethics_charter

To achieve Fulfillment through Work, our Mission & Vision, Ricoh is committed to contributing to the realization of a resilient society by practicing risk assessment and countermeasures inherent in digital services including AI, so that we can earn trust from our customers and partners and enable collaborative activities with confidence.

| About Ricoh |

Ricoh is a global integrator in workplace transformation, operating in approximately 200 countries and regions and headquartered in Tokyo. Supporting customers’ value creation, Ricoh offers workplace services and solutions that empower organizations to work smarter through advanced technologies—including AI— together with long-standing expertise rooted in printing. Ricoh also operates commercial and industrial printing businesses and delivers new solutions leveraging inkjet technology. In the financial year ended March 2026, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,608 billion yen (approx. 16.4 billion USD).

For 90 years since our founding, Ricoh has upheld its mission and vision of empowering individuals to find Fulfillment through Work—and that commitment continues today. By understanding and transforming how people work, we unleash their potential and creativity to realize a sustainable future.

For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com

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