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.…
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…
The traditional role of IT asset disposition covers services such as logistics, data sanitization, certification, and onsite services, but the role of ITAD is changing. The shifting landscape now includes value-added services and several additional industry facets, including support for remote workers, R2v3 certification, data privacy, and ESG reporting. Something many haven’t considered is that…
In July 2020, Sustainable Electronics Recycling (SERI) released R2v3, the first major revision of the R2 practices since 2013. As the highest quality standard certification in the sustainability space, R2v3 compliance can pave the way for achieving successful ESG criteria. ESG criteria have gained traction in the business world as a popular industry standard for…