Understanding ITAD Accreditations | The No Fuss Pocket Guide

Within the world of ITAD and IT recycling, accreditations play a vital role in ensuring data security and environmental best practise when handling redundant IT assets.

Different accreditations focus on different areas in the process. This can make it hard to understand what each accreditation actually means and what benefits/assurances this provides to the customer.

So, we have worked with our in-house compliance experts to pull together this quick and easy guide to understanding the main ITAD accreditations.

The R2v3 standard provides guidelines for responsible management of redundant electronic equipment and e-waste.

Within the R2v3 standard, there are a number of stringent requirements for handling redundant IT hardware relating to environmental protection, data security, health and safety and downstream accountability.

An R2v3 certified company guarantees that all IT equipment that they process will not end up in landfill or in a developing nation where it cannot be properly treated. Even when IT hardware cannot be refurbished or resold, it will be ethically recycled in line with WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic) regulations.

When you work with an R2v3 accredited organisation you are in essence operating with a zero-to-landfill guarantee.

ISO 14001 - Environmental Management Framework

ISO 14001 focuses on minimising environmental impact and putting in place rigid processes to build and maintain effective environmental management practices.

Critical elements of ISO 14001 include establishing an environmental policy, setting environmental goals and developing action plans, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and consistently identifying areas for improvement. When you work with an ISO14001 organisation you are working with a company that is consistently working to reduce their environmental impact.

ISO 27001 - Information Security Framework

ISO 27001 focuses on information security management systems; specifically establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an organisation's information security management practices.

This ISO is awarded to organisations that have rigid processes in place for every eventuality. Critical elements to this ISO include risk assessment, comprehensive information security policies communicated around every part of the organisation, controlled access to information processing facilities, incident management protocols and compliance with legal requirements (e.g. GDPR).

When you work with an ISO 27001 organisation you have peace of mind that your information is handled in a consistent manner in line with agreed standards.

ISO 45001 - Health and Safety Framework

ISO 45001 focuses on health and safety, specifically creating a safe work environment conducive to the mental and physical well-being of employees.

This ISO standard is awarded to organisations that demonstrate a commitment to employee safety, reducing workplace accidents and creating a positive safety culture within the organisation.

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