R2 Responsible Recycling
What is the R2 Responsible Recycling Standard?
The R2 Standard provides a common set of criteria to recognize responsible reuse and recycling practices, all along the used portion of the electronics lifecycle.
R2 Certification is the formal program for evaluating and monitoring businesses in meeting the R2 Standard, protecting the environment, the health and safety of workers, and communities, and positively impacting the movement toward a sustainable circular economy while enriching the lives of people all around the world.
Why Work with Orion on the R2 Standard?
Certification under R2 shows your customers that your company has the knowledge and wherewithal to identify, process and divert or dispose of electronic waste in an environmentally-responsible way.
Independent, third-party R2 certification demonstrates your company’s willingness to meet the world’s highest electronic repair and recycling standards. In addition, a number of large electronics manufacturers are now mandating that their downstream vendors obtain certification to this standard.
In today’s environmentally conscious business environment, corporate social responsibility measures such as this can give your company a competitive edge. Plus, operating under R2 standards can uncover ways for your company to scale back production costs, reduce waste, and elevate the quality of your products.
At Orion, we’ve established a process that allows us to combine standard audits—saving you money and time while adding long-term value to your company’s reputation. Why not combine your R2 audit with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
Breakdown of the Standard
Orion has been accredited by SERI to provide audit and certification under the R2 standard. Our program is complemented by our trademark exemplary service, professionalism, and industry expertise. The audit is conducted through an open and transparent process, ensuring you have a full understanding of what is involved in achieving R2 compliance. This collaborative, full-service approach is designed to give your company the knowledge and tools to meet R2 standards today and help preserve a better, healthier environment for tomorrow.
Our process includes
An onsite audit to review your electronic waste handling processes.
Detailed report outlining your strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
External Standards
The following external standards are approved reference documents that may be used, where applicable, and in conjunction with the R2 Standard, to address specific R2 requirements.
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Overview of the Audit Process
Sign the Agreement
Sign the Agreement
Perform GAP Audit (optional)
Perform GAP Audit (optional)
Perform Stage 1 Audit:Readiness Review
Readiness Review
This review is conducted to determine whether your organization is ready to move to Stage 2 Audit (Certification Audit) by confirming that:
- The management system addresses all the requirements of the standard.
- The management system has been implemented and the client is ready for the Stage 2 Audit (Certification Audit).
Note that a full management review and internal audit must occur prior to conducting the Stage 2 Audit (Certification Audit)
Perform Stage 2 Audit:Certification Audit
Certification Audit
This onsite audit is conducted to ensure that the processes and documents examined during the Stage 1 Audit (Readiness Review) are in use and that the system is implemented according to the requirements of the standard.
The key deliverables from this stage include:
- An audit report detailing positive aspects, issues for resolution (non-conformances), and areas for improvement.
- A recommendation regarding your registration.
Finalize Audit Report and Receive Certificate
Finalize Audit Report and Receive Certificate
The results from the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits are reviewed to ensure that all Orion accreditation requirements have been met and a proper recommendation made. At this point, approval is given to either certify, seek clarification, or not certify.
Perform Surveillanceor Recertification Audit
Perform Surveillance or Recertification Audit
Registration is based on a 3-year cycle. To maintain your certification, your organization must participate in an onsite review each year. The first two are surveillance audits and only look at a portion of your system, whereas the third-year review (re-certification) is a more comprehensive audit and looks at your overall system for continued effectiveness.
Sign the Agreement
Sign the Agreement
Perform GAP Audit (optional)
Perform GAP Audit (optional)
Perform Stage 1 Audit:Readiness Review
Readiness Review
This review is conducted to determine whether your organization is ready to move to Stage 2 Audit (Certification Audit) by confirming that:
- The management system addresses all the requirements of the standard.
- The management system has been implemented and the client is ready for the Stage 2 Audit (Certification Audit).
Note that a full management review and internal audit must occur prior to conducting the Stage 2 Audit (Certification Audit)
Perform Stage 2 Audit:Certification Audit
Certification Audit
This onsite audit is conducted to ensure that the processes and documents examined during the Stage 1 Audit (Readiness Review) are in use and that the system is implemented according to the requirements of the standard.
The key deliverables from this stage include:
- An audit report detailing positive aspects, issues for resolution (non-conformances), and areas for improvement.
- A recommendation regarding your registration.
Finalize Audit Report and Receive Certificate
Finalize Audit Report and Receive Certificate
The results from the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits are reviewed to ensure that all Orion accreditation requirements have been met and a proper recommendation made. At this point, approval is given to either certify, seek clarification, or not certify.
Perform Surveillanceor Recertification Audit
Perform Surveillance or Recertification Audit
Registration is based on a 3-year cycle. To maintain your certification, your organization must participate in an onsite review each year. The first two are surveillance audits and only look at a portion of your system, whereas the third-year review (re-certification) is a more comprehensive audit and looks at your overall system for continued effectiveness.
Sign the Agreement
Perform GAP Audit (optional)
Perform Stage 1 Audit:Readiness Review
This review is conducted to determine whether your organization is ready to move to Stage 2 Audit (Certification Audit) by confirming that:
- The management system addresses all the requirements of the standard.
- The management system has been implemented and the client is ready for the Stage 2 Audit (Certification Audit).
Note that a full management review and internal audit must occur prior to conducting the Stage 2 Audit (Certification Audit)
Perform Stage 2 Audit:Certification Audit
This onsite audit is conducted to ensure that the processes and documents examined during the Stage 1 Audit (Readiness Review) are in use and that the system is implemented according to the requirements of the standard.
The key deliverables from this stage include:
- An audit report detailing positive aspects, issues for resolution (non-conformances), and areas for improvement.
- A recommendation regarding your registration.
Finalize Audit Report and Receive Certificate
The results from the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits are reviewed to ensure that all Orion accreditation requirements have been met and a proper recommendation made. At this point, approval is given to either certify, seek clarification, or not certify.
Perform Surveillanceor Recertification Audit
Registration is based on a 3-year cycle. To maintain your certification, your organization must participate in an onsite review each year. The first two are surveillance audits and only look at a portion of your system, whereas the third-year review (re-certification) is a more comprehensive audit and looks at your overall system for continued effectiveness.