ISO & R2 Certified
AGParts Education is proud to be ISO 14001, 45001, and R2 certified. What does this mean for you and your partnership with AGParts Education?
When you partner with AGParts Education on device buyback or any of our other technology solutions, you can rest assured that all electronic products are reused and recycled in a way that promotes resource preservation, the well-being of the natural environment, and the health and safety of workers and communities.
Our ISO and R2 certifications offer many advantages and benefits, such as:
- Protecting people and the planet
- Protecting data
- Reduces third party liability risks
- Compliant with all international import/export laws
- Preserves resources
- Fostering new innovation and technology
ISO 14001:2015 Certified
This certification is obtained by organizations that wish to set up, improve, or maintain an environmental management system to conform with its established environmental policy and requirements. The requirements of the standard can be incorporated into any environmental management system, the extent to which is determined by several factors including the organization’s industry, environmental policy, products and service offerings, and location. ISO 14001:2015 is relevant to all organizations, regardless of size, location, sector, or industry.
45001:2015 Certified
ISO 45001 is the world’s international standard for occupational health and safety, issued to protect employees and visitors from work-related accidents and diseases. ISO 45001 certification was developed to mitigate any factors that can cause employees and businesses irreparable harm. Its standards are the result of great effort by a committee of health and safety management experts who looked closely at a number of other approaches to system management. Especially geared toward senior management, ISO 45001 has the ultimate goal of helping businesses provide a healthy and safe working environment for their employees and everyone else who visits the workplace.
R2 Certified
R2 certification is a company level certification based on the R2 standard overseen by the R2 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The standard is described as “Responsible Recycling (“R2″) Practices for Use in Accredited Certification Programs for Electronics Recyclers”. The standard requires certified companies to have a policy on managing used and end-of-life electronics equipment, components and materials based on strategies such as reuse, materials and energy recovery and/or disposal. This certification is intended for electronics recyclers.