From ensuring data security to promoting responsible e-waste disposal, organizations rely on SS 587:2013.
It allow organizations to establish comprehensive frameworks for the sustainable and environmentally responsible management of end-of-life ICT equipment, minimizing risks and optimizing resource recovery.
What is SS 587:2013 Management of End-of-Life ICT Equipment?
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SS 587 is the Singapore Standard for the management of end-of-life ICT (Infocomm Technology) equipment. The standard provides companies and organizations using ICT equipment in their daily operations with guidelines to manage their equipment in environmentally responsible ways when the equipment reaches their end-of-life. ICT equipment includes mobile devices, computers, servers, etc. SS 587 emphasizes environmentally responsible management processes such as reuse, repair, material recovery, remanufacturing, salvage, and responsible disposal.
It is a certifiable management system standard whose framework is aligned with other established international management system standards such as ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. The standard is designed with the framework of the Plan-Do-Check-Act continual improvement approach.
Lastly, the standard creates awareness on organization’s Corporate Social Responsibility and irresponsible disposal of ICT equipment. This standard applies to all organizations, including SME, as well as large and multi-national enterprises.
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Benefits of SS 587:2013 Management of End-of-Life ICT Equipment Certification
With SS 587 certification, organizations can experience the following benefits:
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Provides companies and organizations to use ICT equipment in daily operation in environmentally responsible ways,
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Comply to environmental legislation,
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Demonstrate commitment to being socially responsible to stakeholders,
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Competitive advantage over competitors.
With SS 587 certification, organizations can experience the following benefits:
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Provides companies and organizations to use ICT equipment in daily operation in environmentally responsible ways,
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Comply to environmental legislation,
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Demonstrate commitment to being socially responsible to stakeholders,
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Competitive advantage over competitors.
Why get certified with SOCOTEC Certification Singapore?
SOCOTEC Certification Singapore has conducted audits since 1994 for various schemes and our auditors are qualified for various standards with national and international accreditations, therefore, we assure you that SS 587 certification with us will bring value-added benefits.
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