Cut Scope 3 Emissions by Choosing the Right Office Printer

When organisations talk about sustainability, the focus is often on major initiatives like electric fleets or renewable energy. Yet some of the biggest carbon savings are hiding in plain sight including office printing.

While energy-efficient devices and greener consumables help, a key factor is often overlooked: Scope 3 emissions. These indirect emissions, covering manufacturing, transport and end-of-life, typically make up over 80% of an organisation’s carbon footprint. And with regulations like CSRD and growing public-sector scrutiny, Scope 3 is no longer optional to measure or reduce.

That includes office printers.

Designed for Lower Lifecycle Emissions

For Ricoh, a supplier on the Multifunctional Devices & Digital Transformation Solutions framework, sustainability has been a strategic priority since 1976. They have committed to net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 by 2050, all while helping customers reduce theirs too.

The IMC range of multifunction printers is built with circular design at its core:

• Modular components that extend product life

• Remanufacturing-ready design

• Recycled materials in production

• Highly energy-efficient operation

Independent testing shows the IMC range delivers up to 50% lower lifecycle carbon emissions than many competing devices covering manufacture, transport, use and end-of-life.

Why It Matters

For procurement teams in healthcare, education and government, choosing low-carbon technology is quickly becoming a requirement, not a preference. Selecting a partner that offers devices with lower embedded emissions supports compliance, strengthens ESG performance, and delivers a real competitive edge.

Every purchase can help with big sustainability gains. Contact the team today to find out more.