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Ricoh Europe awarded Lean & Green 3-Star certification
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. 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. n
Konica Minolta claims no. 1 position in A3 Colour MFP market across Europe
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe is the market leader in A3 colour multifunction printers (MFPs) across Europe, according to the latest Financial Year 2025 (April 2025 – March 2026) market data from Infosource. The market intelligence firm reports an 18.8% market share for Konica Minolta, with more than 119,300 A3 colour MFPs sold across European markets. “Claiming the leading position in the A3 colour MFPs market is an important milestone for us and a testament to the trust our customers place in Konica Minolta across Europe,” said Torben Mowka, manager office product management, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe. “This achievement reflects not only the strength of our
hardware portfolio, but also the success of our broader strategy to support customers with integrated digital workplace solutions. “Our customers expect more than devices – they expect secure, intelligent, and sustainable solutions that help them work smarter. Being recognised as Europe’s No. 1 A3 colour MFP provider demonstrates that we are delivering on that promise.” The Financial Year 2025 results highlight Konica Minolta’s sustained investment in intelligent multifunction systems, cloud enabled workflows, and managed services that help organisations adapt to long-term hybrid working, rising security demands and the need for greater operational efficiency. n
Torben Mowka
konicaminolta.co.uk
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