ESG reporting is now a prerequisite for many businesses seeking vendors and partners. ESG goals can help an enterprise provide transparency and accountability within the workplace. ESG reporting helps an organization expand its horizons, find sustainable solutions, and practice inclusivity and diversity. One way to achieve ESG goals is through value-added services like diversity spending.…
The transition deadline for R2v3 certification passed last month, and many businesses in the industry are now certified to the new standards. However, it may be more difficult to achieve for smaller businesses, and SERI is planning programs, including mentoring initiatives, to help smaller companies move toward certification and build a more equitable recycling network.…
As many have heard by now, ESG reporting is part of a series of new industry criteria many businesses are adopting to adjust to the changing ITAD landscape. Not only does ESG reporting help benefit clients, but it can also benefit an organization by providing accountability and equality in the workplace. ESG is divided into…
In late 2021, the Council of the District of Columbia passed a law allowing only eStewards-certified facilities to be used in the eCYCLE Program. This law prevented the use of R2-certified companies and limited opportunities for companies that were not e-Stewards-certified. However, circumstances have recently changed. In January, a new bill was signed by the…
Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including the fire safety briefing held by ISRI and SWANA, bridging the digital divide via device remarketing, security and compliance in data center services and ESG for ITAD. ISRI & SWANA Hold Fire Safety Briefing Battery fires have plagued the ITAD industry for years, namely Lithium-Ion…
Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including benefits of leasing equipment, and how to meet each of the ESG criteria through R2v3 compliance. Benefits of Leasing Equipment Nowadays, incorporating technology is unavoidable, and each piece of equipment must be properly maintained and updated regularly to function at full capacity. However, the upkeep…