About R2

R2 is a global standard with a formal audit and certification program designed to recognize facilities that follow environmentally sound management (ESM) practices to manage used electronics responsibly and sustainably. There are more than 1,100 R2 Certified facilities in 40+ countries around the world and 45+ Certified facilities in India. R2 is administered by SERI, a Global Non-Profit organization and is designed to create a world where all electronics 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.

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For India’s National E-Waste Regulations and a Circular Economy,
R2 is How You Know

Standards

Standards set best practices

Certification

Separates those who demostrate following best practices

Commitment

Making sustainability part of the decision

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s in the R2 Standard?

The R2 Standard emphasizes a Circular Economy approach to maximize the useful life of electronics and recover the raw materials at the end-of-life.

• R2 is comprehensive, with requirements to protect: The environment, worker health and safety, people and their communities, and data.
• Employs a hierarchy of first reusing whole devices where possible, then reusing components, and finally responsibly recycling what cannot be reused to recover materials and contain hazardous waste..
• R2 requires legal compliance.
• Requires environmental protections.
• No landfill or incineration of used electronics.
• R2 prohibits the illegal transboundary movements of e-waste.

How does R2 support India’s e-waste goals?

• R2 compliments the E-Waste Rules 2022, addressing the environmentally sound management of electronics (ESM) consistent with their underlying purpose.
• R2 promotes the quality of outcomes with electronics recycling.
• R2 helps to ensure compliance with the regulations and can reduce the cost of monitoring compliance for the government.
• R2 creates a pathway to transition from simply managing e-waste to a sustainable circular economy for electronics.
• R2 is a well-established and globally recognized standard that regulations can incorporate into rules to promote quality in e-waste management.
• R2 is currently required by many international OEMs/producers.
• R2 creates market opportunities for refurbishers and recyclers to work with global businesses that require R2.
• R2 is supported by SERI, an independent global non-profit organization focused only on achieving electronics sustainability

How can India’s E-Waste Rules utilize R2 to create positive outcomes?

• The R2 Standard can be used to define environmentally sound management (ESM) practices under the E-Waste Rules.
• Audits to the R2 Standard independently performed by NABCB accredited certification bodies can be used to verify the quality of recycling operations.

What makes R2 the right choice in India?

Lots of organizations like ISO create thousands of standards. But ISO and other organizations do not support the implementation of their standards and are focused more on the standard than the intended outcomes.

• R2 is free to read and use and is available in both English and Hindi translations. There is no fee to download and read it.
• SERI provides tools, information, training, and resources to support recyclers in implementing and achieving R2 Certification.
• NABCB is the Accreditation Body in India approved to accredit and oversee the local certification bodies that perform R2 audits.
• Certifications are overseen by SERI to ensure quality and consistency of the audit program, but audits are independently performed by Certification Bodies.

How can I see what’s in the R2 Standard?

The R2 Standard is available to download and read for free. All we ask is that you provide a little information first. You can find the Standard here in the Documents Library.

How does an electronics reuse or recycling facility get certified to the R2 Standard?

R2 Certification is what helps separate facilities who say they handle electronics responsibly and sustainably from those who actually do. Everything you need to know about the process of getting certified to R2 can be found here.

Is there education and training available for R2?

SERI strongly believes that a standard is only as powerful as the quality of the support behind it. Whether you are a regulator, a potential customer, an academic, auditor, Certification Body, or facility, we are continuously adding more resources to support R2 and high-quality outcomes with electronics. You can find our education and training resources here, or if you are looking for more, you can search our R2 Knowledge Base here.

What resources do you have for certified facilities to market their R2 Certification?

We want R2 Certified Facilities to proudly market their certification as a point of differentiation and added value to customers, so we built an R2 Resource Center just for that purpose. From sell sheets to marketing and sales copy to logo guides and social media ideas, we are continuously adding marketing resources to help.

Is the R2 Standard translated in other languages?

With the addition of Hindi, the R2 Standard is now available in seven languages! To access the current Standard or other reference guides in your dialect, head to the Documents Library and download them for free in three easy steps!

R2 Resources

As the world’s most widely adopted Standard for responsible practices for used electronics, R2 is setting the standard and guiding the world. Here is how:

Documents Library – Download the R2 Standard and other documents for free in the. Available in English and Hindi.

Getting Certified – Key Steps in the Certification process.

Finding a Consultant – Many companies choose to enlist the help of a consultant to help them prepare for certification. If you decide to hire a consultant, be sure to thoroughly screen for experience, qualifications and references.

Finding a Certification Body – R2 facilities can select from any of the approved Certification Bodies (CBs).

SERI License Application for R2 Certification – After contracting with a CB, prospective R2 facilities should complete the online application for a SERI License for R2 Certification.

Education/Training – The steps to understanding the requirements in the R2 Standard begin here.

Knowledge Base – The R2 Knowledge Base is filled with videos, implementation articles, podcasts, and more helpful resources, all built to support the R2 community through the R2 certification process.

R2 Resource Center – This is where R2 Certified facilities will find a variety of resources intended to help communicate the value of your R2 Certification to your customers and differentiate your facility from others.

Careers

SERI Certifications Admin – India Based – The Certifications Admin will perform a variety of operational functions to manage the day-to-day business of SERI’s Certification Department. We are looking for a very detail-oriented, highly organized, independent, and efficient professional with business management experience or formal education in the basics of multiple administrative functions of an organization including, data entry, document control, and customer service. A high level of professionalism and discretion is necessary.

The Certifications Admin is a problem solver who has excellent communication skills and impeccable attention to detail. They think critically, understand the impacts of their decisions, multitask, and work independently. They have a high level of professionalism and discretion.

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