R2 NEWSLETTER: JANUARY 2025

SERI IMPACT MEASUREMENT REPORT

NEW RESOURCES ADDED FOR R2 IMPACT DATA COLLECTION  

The SERI Impact Measurement Report request for information has been emailed to all active R2 Certified Facilities, and based on early feedback, we’ve developed new tools to help with the process including an Impact Measurement Calculator Worksheet and a word document outlining all the questions for easier viewing. You can find these new resources as well as the guidance document, FAQs, a project timeline, and more background information on our Impact Reporting webpage on the SERI website. And finally, you can schedule time to meet with our R2 Guru Roger Greive to chat through any data gathering questions or challenges.

As a reminder, the data collected will be a critical component in creating SERI's inaugural Electronics Sustainability Impact Report.  We want to highlight positive industry efforts that often go unrecognized and at the end of the project, each R2 Facility will receive a customized report summarizing only your facility’s data, which you can leverage for marketing and business development. Providing accurate operational data helps ensure you get the most value from this report.  

Didn’t get the data collection email? Please check your spam/junk folders. For further assistance, contact impacthelp@sustainableelectronics.org. 

eSUMMIT 2025 IS COMING TO MINNEAPOLIS

Join us September 8-11 at eSummit 2025 in Minneapolis, MN, where we unite innovators, industry leaders, and sustainability champions from across the electronics lifecycle. From sustainable design to responsible reuse and recycling, we’re bringing together diverse perspectives to accelerate the transition to sustainable electronics. 

Our eSummit website is updated for 2025 and has lots of great information, from the conference hotel to an outline of the schedule, a new one-day pass option, and lots of great photos from 2024. Whether you're returning from last year or joining us for the first time, registration opens soon, and we can’t wait to see you all there! 

R2 BUILDS TRUST IN ITAD SERVICES

With increased attention on IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) services, many facilities are positioning themselves as ITAD service providers. However, expertise and capabilities can vary significantly across the value chain. How can customers identify truly qualified ITAD service providers? It’s R2 Certification that sets facilities apart, and we have resources to help communicate that value.

Watch and share our video, The Journey to Sustainable ITAD, which explains how R2 Certification drives sustainable and responsible practices while delivering benefits for data security, the circular economy, the planet, and creating positive outcomes. 

INSIDE E: A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT THE INDUSTRY

In the new Inside E video series, R2 Guru, Roger Greive demonstrates key processes in the electronics reuse and recycling industry. Whether you're an industry professional looking for a way to explain specific operational processes to your partners, or an industry newcomer seeking a better understanding of these critical activities, these easy-to-follow videos provide valuable insights for stakeholders at every level. 

SERI ESG TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MEETING

The SERI ESG TAC is meeting in person to continue with the development of the new SERI ESG Reporting Standard for the Electronics Value Chain. This meeting is open to the public and observers are welcome to attend. TAC meetings provide a great opportunity to see the standards-development process in action, as well as participate through public comment periods that will be available during both days of the meeting. No registration necessary.

April 1-2, 2025 | Dallas, TX 

• Tuesday 8:00 am-5:00 pm 
• Wednesday 8:00 am-3:00 pm 

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Arlington DFW South, 

1507 North Watson Road 

Arlington, Texas 76006 USA 

R2 TIP: NOTIFYING CERTIFICATION BODIES (CBs) OF NAME CHANGE

R2 Facilities periodically rebrand by changing company/facility names or unveiling new DBAs. When they do this, however, they must promptly communicate the change(s) to their CBs. The R2 Certification relies not only on the address of the certified facility but also on the accuracy of the names under which the facility operates. As a result, a name change will require the CB to conduct a special audit to verify the name change is effective for all applicable requirements. Otherwise, a new name can confuse customers, , suppliers, auditors, and others trying to determine which names are associated with which R2 Certified facility. Failing to immediately notify CBs and schedule a timely audit of name changes could result in a certificate suspension.     

THE POWER OF THE R2 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. 

If you haven’t spent time in the Knowledge Base in a while, take a look and see what’s new. 

AVAILABLE R2 TRAINING CLASSES

NEW TO R2: INTRO TO R2 WEBINAR 

If you want to learn more about R2, join us on our Intro to R2 Webinars. They are held multiple times per month and are offered to accommodate time zones on all continents.

February 12, 18, 24 at various times around the world

Find a day and time the works best for you before, during, or after your normal workday.  

R2 AUDITOR TRAINING

Looking for in-depth, online, and interactive training on R2? These classes are open to auditors, consultants, and facilities. We have a range of class schedules to accommodate different time zones. Space is limited, so sign up today!

February Auditor Training – February 18-21, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. EST (New York)

Each month, we let you know where we’re going and what conversations we’re having for two reasons. First, we simply hope you’ll catch up with us if you are planning to be in the same places. But even more importantly, we want everyone to know how and where we are sharing our message, talking about electronics sustainability for a global circular economy and, in many cases, how R2 fits as a part of the puzzle. We see educating all the decision-makers to make better choices as a big part of the journey to electronics sustainability. 

In January, SERI's Chief of Global Standards, Mike Easterbrook, spoke about SERI's new ESG Standard in Salzburg, Austria at ierc2025. Chief Executive Officer Corey Dehmey and the SERI team were in Jaipur, India, helping folks better understand the role that R2 Certification can play in helping meet national e-waste regulations at the MRAI International Material Recycling Convention & Expo. The team also exhibited and helped promote the value of R2 Certification. India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) also hosted a conference on Transforming Electronics: Innovations in Sustainability, Repairability, and E-Waste Management. The conference brought together industry leaders and experts to address the urgent need for sustainable practices in the electronics sector. SERI's CEO, Corey Dehmey spoke along side Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Joint Secretary, Mr. Sushil Pal, ICEA Executive Director, Mr. Rajesh Sharma, and Dr. Sandip Chatterjee, Senior Advisor to SERI.  

Where we're headed next:

• RLA Annual Conference & Expo, Las Vegas, NV, March 11-13 – Catch the SERI team in Las Vegas to learn about R2, the new ESG Standard, and what we have in store for eSummit in 2025.
• IAITAM ACE 2025, Las Vegas, NV, April 22-24 – Chief of Global Standards Mike Easterbrook will be in Las Vegas to help IT Asset Managers understand the value proposition of SERI’s new ESG Standard in a session entitled, “Measuring the Impact of IT Asset Management Decision Making.” 
• Circularity, Denver, CO, April 29-May 1 – Chief Provocateur Jeff Seibert will lead a panel discussion to help sustainability professionals understand the importance of their IT assets as part of their sustainability programs and how standards and certifications like R2 can make a big positive impact throughout their organizations.   

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