TOKYO, September 19, 2025 – Ricoh Company, Ltd. has been recognized in the World’s Best Companies 2025 list by TIME and Statista. This ranking highlights 1,000 organizations worldwide for exceptional performance in three key areas: employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability transparency.
Ricoh’s inclusion underscores its commitment to fostering a workplace where employees thrive. The company ranked in the top 26% overall and 11th in the IT, Electronics, Hardware & Equipment sector for employee satisfaction. This is Ricoh’s second appearance on TIME’s prestigious list, following its recognition in 2023.
“Supporting our customers on their journey to fulfillment begins with ensuring our employees experience it themselves. This recognition reflects our employees’ high engagement and dedication to driving innovation and promoting sustainability,” said Akira Oyama, President and CEO of Ricoh Company, Ltd. “By aligning ESG initiatives with business growth, Ricoh continues to build trust with customers, partners, and communities while pursuing our mission: Fulfillment through Work.”
How TIME Evaluates the World’s Best Companies
The ranking methodology evaluates companies across three equally weighted dimensions:
- Employee Satisfaction – Based on surveys in over 50 countries, collecting anonymous responses from 200,000 employees, assessing workplace atmosphere, compensation, equality, and overall employer reputation.
- Revenue Growth – Companies must generate at least US $100 million in revenue in 2023 or 2024, with positive growth from 2021–2023 or 2022–2024.
- Sustainability – Measured using Statista’s ESG KPIs and targeted research to assess transparency and responsible business practices.
Ricoh’s Broader Recognition
This achievement complements other honors Ricoh earned in 2025, including:
- World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2025 – Recognizing ESG leadership and transparency.
- Asia-Pacific’s Best Companies 2025 – Highlighting regional excellence in business performance.
What This Means for Businesses
Ricoh’s recognition offers valuable insights for businesses seeking growth and sustainability:
- Employee Engagement Drives Success – A satisfied workforce contributes directly to productivity, creativity, and innovation.
- Sustainable Practices Build Trust – Transparency in ESG initiatives strengthens customer, partner, and community confidence.
- Consistent Growth Matters – Revenue growth combined with sustainability and employee satisfaction positions a company as a market leader.
For businesses looking to enhance efficiency, adopt sustainable practices, and empower employees, Ricoh’s approach provides a model to follow.
