--- title: "Ricoh and Unilever: Partnership for efficiency and sustainable development" description: Discover how Unilever and Ricoh’s strategic partnership optimized printing, reduced costs, and enhanced sustainability across 48 countries. image: https://aliant.tech/hubfs/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-01-15%20at%2010.14.28_5bbc3881.jpg --- [![ALN\_Logo\_RGB 1 white-2](https://aliant.tech/hs-fs/hubfs/ALN_Logo_RGB%201%20white-2.png?width=150&height=256&name=ALN_Logo_RGB%201%20white-2.png "ALN_Logo_RGB 1 white-2")](https://aliant.tech) En Search toggle - Solutions Solutions - [Audio-video solutions](https://aliant.tech/professional-av-solutions) - [Business Software](https://aliant.tech/business-software) - [Enterprise infrastructure](https://aliant.tech/it-integration) - [Hyper Automation](https://aliant.tech/hyper-automation) - [Managed Print Services](https://aliant.tech/managed-print-services) - [Capabilities](https://aliant.tech/capabilities) - [News](https://aliant.tech/en/news) - [About us](https://aliant.tech/about-us) - [Careers](https://aliant.tech/careers) - [Shop](https://shop.aliant.tech/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aliantgroup) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/aliantgroup/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/aliant_business/) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/aliantgroup) [![ALN\_Logo\_RGB 1 white-2](https://aliant.tech/hs-fs/hubfs/ALN_Logo_RGB%201%20white-2.png?width=150&height=256&name=ALN_Logo_RGB%201%20white-2.png "ALN_Logo_RGB 1 white-2")](https://aliant.tech) - Solutions Solutions - [Audio-video solutions](https://aliant.tech/professional-av-solutions) - [Business Software](https://aliant.tech/business-software) - [Enterprise infrastructure](https://aliant.tech/it-integration) - [Hyper Automation](https://aliant.tech/hyper-automation) - [Managed Print Services](https://aliant.tech/managed-print-services) - [Capabilities](https://aliant.tech/capabilities) - [News](https://aliant.tech/en/news) - [About us](https://aliant.tech/about-us) - [Careers](https://aliant.tech/careers) - [Shop](https://shop.aliant.tech/) En Search toggle [![Aliant Logo\_80x80mm copy](https://aliant.tech/hs-fs/hubfs/Aliant%20Logo_80x80mm%20copy.jpg?width=150&height=256&name=Aliant%20Logo_80x80mm%20copy.jpg "Aliant Logo_80x80mm copy")](https://aliant.tech) - Solutions Solutions - [Audio-video solutions](https://aliant.tech/professional-av-solutions) - [Business Software](https://aliant.tech/business-software) - [Enterprise infrastructure](https://aliant.tech/it-integration) - [Hyper Automation](https://aliant.tech/hyper-automation) - [Managed Print Services](https://aliant.tech/managed-print-services) - [Capabilities](https://aliant.tech/capabilities) - [News](https://aliant.tech/en/news) - [About us](https://aliant.tech/about-us) - [Careers](https://aliant.tech/careers) - [Shop](https://shop.aliant.tech/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aliantgroup) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/aliantgroup/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/aliant_business/) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/aliantgroup) - [English](https://aliant.tech/en/news/ricoh-and-unilever-partnership-for-efficiency-and-sustainable-development) - [Română](https://aliant.tech/ro/noutăți/ricoh-și-unilever-parteneriat-pentru-eficiență-și-sustenabilitate-durabilă) En Search toggle Choose your language. What are you looking for? Search # Ricoh and Unilever: Partnership for efficiency and sustainable development 15 Jan 2025 ![Picture of The Ant](https://aliant.tech/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_427267143.jpeg?width=40&name=AdobeStock_427267143.jpeg) [The Ant](https://aliant.tech/en/news/author/the-ant) ![Discover how Unilever and Ricoh’s strategic partnership optimized printing, reduced costs, and enhanced sustainability across 48 countries.](https://aliant.tech/hubfs/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-01-15%20at%2010.14.28_5bbc3881.jpg) Ricoh and Unilever: Partnership for efficiency and sustainable development Unilever, a global leader in consumer goods, has been collaborating with Ricoh since 2004 for the management of its Managed Print Services (MPS), expanding coverage from 5 to 48 countries. This partnership provides efficient and flexible solutions aligned with Unilever's sustainability and cost optimization goals. The "Next Generation Print" Project Through this project, Unilever and Ricoh implemented a flexible and cost-effective printing infrastructure supporting the company's Green IT strategy. The main objectives include: •    Optimizing the global printing infrastructure beyond Europe; •    Reducing paper waste and energy consumption; •    Meeting Energy Star standards; •    Enhancing equipment functionality and reducing the variety of models through a standardized global product catalog; •    Introducing IC card-based authentication for enhanced security; •    Establishing a global print policy to raise awareness of costs and environmental impact. ![WhatsApp Image 2025-01-15 at 10.20.44\_6a666dc9](https://aliant.tech/hs-fs/hubfs/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-01-15%20at%2010.20.44_6a666dc9.jpg?width=869&height=423&name=WhatsApp%20Image%202025-01-15%20at%2010.20.44_6a666dc9.jpg) Uncovering Hidden Costs and Reducing Environmental Impact Ricoh’s solutions include evaluating document workflows, optimizing devices, and reducing energy usage and CO2 emissions. The @Remote Enterprise-Pro tool provides Unilever with detailed reports at site, country, and regional levels, enabling comprehensive monitoring of print volumes, energy consumption, and toner recycling. Results and Continuity The strategic partnership between Unilever and Ricoh has led to reduced direct and indirect costs, improved environmental performance, and increased operational efficiency. The decision to continue the collaboration reflects Unilever's recognition of Ricoh's flexibility, extensive European coverage, and commitment to sustainability. Maurice Beelen, General Manager of Ricoh Global Services Europe, stated: "This innovative and strategic collaboration helps Unilever achieve its business goals through transparency, efficiency, and reduced environmental impact." ### Share: [Share on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://aliant.tech/en/news/ricoh-and-unilever-partnership-for-efficiency-and-sustainable-development&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [Share on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://aliant.tech/en/news/ricoh-and-unilever-partnership-for-efficiency-and-sustainable-development&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin) [Share on X](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://aliant.tech/en/news/ricoh-and-unilever-partnership-for-efficiency-and-sustainable-development&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&url=https://aliant.tech/en/news/ricoh-and-unilever-partnership-for-efficiency-and-sustainable-development&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Ricoh%20and%20Unilever:%20Partnership%20for%20efficiency%20and%20sustainable%20development) [Aliant](https://aliant.tech/en/news/tag/aliant), [sustenability](https://aliant.tech/en/news/tag/sustenability), [Ricoh](https://aliant.tech/en/news/tag/ricoh), [BusinessInnovation](https://aliant.tech/en/news/tag/businessinnovation), [Unilever](https://aliant.tech/en/news/tag/unilever), [GreenIT](https://aliant.tech/en/news/tag/greenit), [PrintSolutions](https://aliant.tech/en/news/tag/printsolutions), [CostEfficiency](https://aliant.tech/en/news/tag/costefficiency), [EnvironmentalImpact](https://aliant.tech/en/news/tag/environmentalimpact), [GlobalPartnership](https://aliant.tech/en/news/tag/globalpartnership) ![The Ant](https://aliant.tech/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_427267143.jpeg?width=80&name=AdobeStock_427267143.jpeg) ## The Ant ## Comments ## Related posts ![ALN\_Logo\_RGB 1 white-1](https://aliant.tech/hs-fs/hubfs/ALN_Logo_RGB%201%20white-1.png?width=180&name=ALN_Logo_RGB%201%20white-1.png "ALN_Logo_RGB 1 white-1") Aliant © 2026. All rights reserved. [Newsletter](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/16Zemxz2RRlGBU7HW4y9Cbg2b2dp9) [Termeni si Conditii](https://aliant.tech/hubfs/Termeni%20%C8%99i%20Condi%C8%9Bii%20de%20Utilizare.pdf) | [Politica de Confidentialitate](https://aliant.tech/hubfs/POLITICA%20DE%20CONFIDEN%C8%9AIALITATE.pdf) | [Cookies](https://aliant.tech/hubfs/POLITICA%20DE%20COOKIES.pdf) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aliantgroup) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/aliantgroup/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/aliant_business/) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/aliantgroup) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "The Ant", "url" : "https://aliant.tech/en/news/author/the-ant" }, "dateModified" : "2025-01-15T08:29:56.370Z", "datePublished" : "2025-01-15T08:29:56.000Z", "headline" : "Ricoh and Unilever: Partnership for efficiency and sustainable development", "image" : [ "https://aliant.tech/hubfs/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-01-15%20at%2010.14.28_5bbc3881.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://aliant.tech/en/news/ricoh-and-unilever-partnership-for-efficiency-and-sustainable-development", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://aliant.tech/hubfs/ALN_Logo_RGB%201.png" }, "name" : "Aliant Business Solutions" } } ```