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Certifications
Want to see how we stack up? Take a look at our certifications and learn more about the standards we hold ourselves to.
| Facility Location | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | Industry | ISO 9001 | ISO 27001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA |  ISO 14001 |  ISO 45001 | R2 V3 |  iso 9001 | |
| chicago, il | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | R2 V3 | iso 9001 | iso 27001 |
| nashville, TN | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | R2 V3 | iso 9001 | iso 27001 |
| sacramento, ca | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | R2 V3 | iso 9001 | iso 27001 |
| tucson, az | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | R2 V3 | iso 9001 |
| Facility Location | ISO 14001 | Health & safety | Industry | ISO 9001 | ISO 27001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sydney, AU | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | R2 V3 | iso 9001 | iso 27001 |
| Sydney, au (regional Certification) | as/nz 5377 | ||||
| Bangalore, IN | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | iso 9001 | iso 27001 | |
| Delhi, IN | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | iso 9001 | iso 27001 | |
| Singapore | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | R2 V3 | iso 9001 | iso 27001 |
| Facility Location | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | Industry | ISO 9001 | ISO 27001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| frankfurt, de | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | R2 V3 | iso 9001 | iso 27001 |
| Frankfurt, DE (regional Certification) | Efbv | ||||
| eindhoven, nl | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | weeelabex | iso 9001 | iso 27001 |
| dumfries, uk | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | R2 V3 | iso 9001 | iso 27001 |
| stalybridge, uk | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | R2 V3 | iso 9001 |
*For a detailed explanation of the certifications listed, please refer to the glossary below.
System and Organization Controls (SOC) Reports
Our SOC reports provide independent verification that SLS has established and operates effective controls to protect sensitive information, manage inventory responsibly, and deliver reliable services at scale.
SOC 3 Report
Our SOC 3 report provides a publicly shareable summary of our independently audited security controls and compliance posture, allowing stakeholders to quickly assess risk and validate our commitment to security, governance and operational excellence.
SOC 1 Type 2 Report
Our SOC 1 Type 2 report provides independent assurance over the SLS controls governing our inventory management and warehouse operations processes.
SOC 2 Type 2 Report
Our SOC 2 Type 2 report provides Independent validation that SLS maintains and consistently operates security controls designed to protect customer data, business systems and digital services.
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CERTIFICATION glossary and auditing reports
Understanding Industry Standards
R2v3 Certification for Electronics Recycling and Asset Management Centers
R2v3 (Responsible Recycling Standard, Version 3) is the current and most stringent version of the globally recognized standard for managing used electronics responsibly. It was developed by Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) and focuses on data security, environmental protection, worker health and safety, transparency and traceability, reuse and the circular economy.
Most SLS Circular Centers are R2v3 certified as indicated in the chart above.
ISO 14001 Environmental Certification
ISO 14001:2015 is the international standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). It provides a framework for organizations to:
Identify and manage environmental aspects of their operations.
Fulfill compliance obligations.
Continually improve environmental performance.
Most SLS Circular Centers are 14001:2015 certified.
ISO 45001 Health and Safety
ISO 45001:2018 is the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. It provides a structured framework to manage workplace risks, improve safety performance, and enhance employee well-being. The standard emphasizes leadership, worker participation, hazard identification, and continual improvement.
Most SLS Circular Centers globally operate in alignment with ISO 45001, supported by our own internal safety program, which integrates recognized best practices into our safety culture.
ISO 9001 Certification – Commitment to Quality
ISO 9001:2015 is the international standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). It provides a framework for organizations to consistently deliver products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. Compliance with ISO 9001:2015 demonstrates SLS’s commitment to defined quality processes, supported by accurate records, defect prevention, and corrective actions when necessary. Our quality system is regularly reviewed for effectiveness, ensuring continual improvement and a culture focused on excellence.
Most SLS Circular Centers globally are ISO 9001 certified.
ISO 27001 Certification – Security
ISO 27001:2013 is the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It provides a framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving information security to protect data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Certification ensures that SLS has robust processes in place to minimize security risks and comply with regulatory requirements. We regularly review and enhance our security practices across all facilities, adopting internal best practices and operating with a philosophy of continual improvement.
Most SLS Circular Centers are ISO 27001 certified.
System and Organization Controls (SOC) Reports
Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), System and Organization Controls (SOC) reports provide independent assurance that a service organization has effective controls in place. SOC reports help customers assess risk, compliance, security, and operational reliability.
Our SOC reports provide independent verification that SLS has established and operates effective controls to protect sensitive information, manage inventory responsibly, and deliver reliable services at scale.
Blancco ITAD Gold Partner
SLS has earned Gold Partner status with Blancco, leveraging Blancco’s industry-leading data erasure software within our online asset tracking and management system. This integration enables secure, auditable data sanitization and delivers added value to clients through streamlined compliance and reporting.
Data Security
All data destruction services provided by SLS are NIST 800-88 r1 certified.
NIST Special Publication 800-88 Revision 1 (Guidelines for Media Sanitization) provides recommendations for securely destroying data from electronic storage media to prevent unauthorized recovery. It defines three primary data destruction methods including “Clear”, “Purge” and “Destroy”.
CAS S Certification
CAS(S) (Commodity Assured Service – Sanitisation) is an assurance scheme operated by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). It certifies commercial providers of IT asset sanitisation services to ensure compliance with HMG Information Assurance policies, including Infosec Standard 5 (IS5) for secure data sanitisation and destruction.
WEEELABEX
WEEELABEX (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Label of Excellence) is a European certification scheme that sets harmonized standards for the collection, treatment, and recycling of WEEE.
Our Circular Center in the Netherlands is WEEELABEX certified.
Global Recycling Certifications
Many certifications are global in scope. Based on regional requirements and conditions, some accreditations are regionally based, addressing local laws and industry practices.
Australasia – AS/NZS 4801 – regional occupational health and safety standard.
Germany – EfbV – aligned to WEEE standards.
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From finance and healthcare to energy and government, we understand the data security and regulatory stakes.