R2 requires recyclers to manage materials properly to protect the environment, human health and safety, and prohibits illegal export of hazardous materials. This verified process demonstrates to customers that all electronics are being recycled with the highest standards for data privacy, environmental controls, employee health and safety as well as corporate social responsibility. This standard is supported by government, manufacturer, recycler and non-governmental organization stakeholders.

ISO 14001:2015 is an environmental management standard that defines a set of requirements for environmental management systems. The purpose of this standard is to help organizations minimize how their operations (processes etc.) negatively affect the environment (i.e. cause adverse changes to air, water, or land); comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and other environmentally oriented requirements as well as continually improve upon these standards and efficiencies.

OHSAS 18001 is an occupational health and management systems (OHSMS) standard designed to create a safer workplace. OHSAS 18001 contains requirements in such areas as planning, risk assessment and hazard identification, consultation and communication, operational control, emergency preparedness and response, and accidents and incidents. RAE considers occupational health and safety a priority; desires to reduce liability, workers’ compensation and medical treatment costs; eliminate or minimize workplace injuries, and increase employee productivity; and decrease absenteeism and lost work hours by preventing injuries and accidents.