Keeping up with industry standards can be challenging, especially in an evolving industry landscape. IT asset disposition has experienced tremendous growth in the last decade and is constantly changing along with technology. ITAD has recently altered its core service offerings to include value-added ITAD services, a change HOBI refers to as vITAD. These additional facets of the ITAD business model help navigate new industry hurdles such as remote workers, supply chain issues, and regulatory challenges. As a new industry standard in the business world, ESG reporting encompasses a range of policies on how a company reacts to environmental, social, and governance issues. Governance is a critical ESG focus area that helps keep a business running smoothly. Many companies focus on accounting methods and records, but for ITAD processing facilities, compliance is the key to achieving governance ESG goals.
In ITAD, governance criteria are achieved through compliance, audits, and transparency. Compliance is a crucial practice to ensure governance ESG goals are being met, and one way to achieve compliance assurance is to maintain certifications. Legislative compliance and certification come hand in hand when operating machinery or processing equipment and are essential in an operating ITAD facility. Compliance is a core requirement for many businesses, especially those operating heavy machinery or processing IT equipment, and acquiring the necessary certifications helps build a trustworthy foundation for clients to rely on. Additionally, legislative compliance shields facilities from any potential legal issues.
Certifications are a cornerstone of the ITAD industry, guaranteeing accountability and instilling confidence in clients. They provide tangible proof that their equipment is in capable hands. The ITAD sector offers a range of certifications, including the R2 and eStewards standards, each serving as a testament to the facility’s commitment to high standards and responsible practices. The R2v3 certification is the pinnacle of quality standard certifications in the sustainability space, and can pave the way for achieving successful ESG governance criteria.
Ensuring compliance with government legislation is a top priority for HOBI in every program. With over 30 years of industry experience, HOBI undergoes annual audits for each of its programs across all three locations to ensure that the device refurbishment and recycling process complies with local, state, and federal e-scrap disposal legislation.
HOBI’s R2v3, RIOS, and ISO 14001 certifications are a testament to the company’s commitment to accountability at every IT asset disposition process stage. HOBI provides complete transparency to stakeholders and clients, ensuring satisfaction in all aspects of the business.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.