Certifications & Compliance
Certified Processes.
Trusted Results.
ERC maintains industry-recognized certifications and documented management systems that support
environmental responsibility, data security, and operational excellence.
R2v3 (Responsible Recycling Version 3)
Certified Electronics Recycling You Can Trust
R2v3 (Responsible Recycling® Version 3) is the leading international certification standard for the responsible management, refurbishment, and recycling of electronic equipment. Developed specifically for the electronics recycling industry, the R2v3 standard establishes rigorous requirements for environmental protection, worker health and safety, data security, quality management, and downstream accountability.
ERC's R2v3 certification demonstrates our commitment to managing electronic materials responsibly while maintaining documented processes designed to protect our customers, employees, and the environment.
RIOS
(Recycling Industry Operating Standard)
The Recycling Industry Operating Standard (RIOS®) is an internationally recognized integrated management system designed specifically for the recycling industry. RIOS combines quality, environmental, health, and safety management into a single operational framework.
Industry-Leading Certifications
Downstream Due Diligence Responsible
Material Management Beyond Our Facility
Responsible recycling doesn't end when materials leave our facility.
ERC maintains a documented downstream due diligence program designed to evaluate and monitor qualified downstream vendors involved in the recovery, processing, and final disposition of recyclable materials.
Our program helps ensure that materials continue to be managed responsibly throughout the recycling chain.
Customer Benefits
- Greater transparency throughout the recycling process.
- Responsible management of recovered materials.
- Improved environmental accountability.
- Reduced downstream risk.
- Support for sustainability and ESG reporting.
Why It Matters
Downstream due diligence provides customers with confidence that recovered materials continue to be managed responsibly after leaving ERC's facilities, supporting a more transparent and sustainable recycling process.