R2
Responsible Recycling Framework
R2
R2 is a leading standard for electronics reuse and recycling, covering environmental, health & safety, and data security requirements. iB49 supports recyclers and refurbishers to implement responsible practices that protect people, data, and the environment.
Who needs R2?
E-waste recyclers, refurbishers, IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers and electronics refurbishing businesses.
Key benefits
Achieving R2 certification demonstrates a commitment to environmentally and socially responsible electronics recycling, resource efficiency, and data security.
Data Security
Rigorously manage data sanitization and destruction, protecting client confidentiality and mitigating legal risk.
Environment
Ensure proper management of focus materials to minimize environmental harm during electronics processing and disposal.
Market Access
Gain a competitive edge and qualify for contracts requiring certified, responsible electronics recycling and handling.
Compliance
Systematically meet applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements related to e-waste management.
Our Approach
We guide your organization through a structured four-stage process, ensuring a customized R2 Management System that delivers certification and sustained responsible practices.
Audit
Conduct a Gap Analysis against R2 requirements and define the scope of materials and processing activities.
Document
Develop the R2 Manual, implement mandatory downstream vendor due diligence, and establish required procedures.
Execute
Integrate R2 procedures into all receiving, processing, data destruction, and equipment testing and repair operations.
Certify
Complete the external R2 audit and establish continuous monitoring for responsible e-waste management.
Final Documentation and Tools
Data sensitization policy, e-waste handling SOPs, environmental controls documentation, certification support.
F.A.Q.
R2 is a global certification standard for electronics recyclers, focusing on responsible management of used electronics and materials recovery.
Any company involved in electronics recycling, refurbishment, data destruction, repair, or disassembly of used electronic equipment.
Focus Materials are toxic or sensitive materials in electronics (like lead, mercury) requiring stringent handling, due diligence, and accountability.
No, R2 is voluntary, but it’s often a contractual requirement for government and large corporate IT asset disposition (ITAD) contracts.
Yes, R2 requires the recycler to implement and certify to ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) alongside the R2 requirements.