Sustainability and Compliance
Bringing technology full circle.
At PICS Telecom, sustainability and compliance are not just policies — they are the foundation of how we operate.
We help network operators worldwide achieve their environmental, ethical, and data governance goals through certified recycling, responsible reuse, and transparent recovery of telecom assets.
Our approach combines rigorous standards with independent verification, ensuring every project meets the highest expectations for quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.
Certified for Responsible Recycling
PICS Telecom is an R2v3 recycler, committed to the responsible reuse and recycling of telecom infrastructure.
Through our Zero Waste to Landfill partnership with Valpak, we ensure that every piece of recovered equipment is reused, repurposed, or recycled through fully traceable and compliant routes.
Our operations are supported by a comprehensive set of internationally recognised certifications:
Quality and Environmental Standards
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management
- ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health & Safety Management - Click here to view our certification.
Information Security and Data Protection
- ISO 27001:2022 – Information Security Management - Click here to view our certification.
- GDPR Compliance – Secure data handling and certified data destruction
Specialist Recycling and Licensing
- R2v3 – Responsible Reuse and Recycling - Click here to view our certification.
- Valpak Zero Waste to Landfill – 100% diversion from landfill - Click here to view our certification.
- WEELABEX Certification – Compliance with European WEEE recycling standards - Click here to view our certification.
- S2 Licence – Authorised for safe transport and management of controlled waste
Sustainability Recognition
- EcoVadis Accreditation – Independent verification of our sustainability performance across environment, ethics, labour, and procurement practices
These certifications and accreditations demonstrate our dedication to measurable, audited performance — ensuring that every aspect of our work meets global best practices.
Supporting Customer ESG Goals
PICS Telecom supports customers in meeting their own ESG and sustainability reporting requirements by providing transparent, verifiable data on all reuse and recycling activities.
We supply:
- Full audit trails for deinstallation, recovery, and recycling
- Verified documentation to support ESG submissions
- Environmental impact data related to material recovery and diversion from landfill
While we do not currently produce Scope 3 emissions data, our reporting and certification framework ensures customers have a clear view of the sustainability value achieved through partnership with PICS Telecom.
Ethical Operations and Supply Chain Responsibility
Integrity and accountability guide every part of our business.
We maintain strict anti-slavery, ethical sourcing, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies across all global operations.
Every supplier and logistics partner we work with is held to the same high standards, ensuring responsible practices throughout the entire supply chain.
Data Security You Can Trust
Protecting data is integral to responsible recovery.
All data-bearing assets are processed under ISO 27001 controls, with GDPR-compliant data destruction carried out as standard.
Customers receive detailed certificates of data destruction for full assurance and traceability.
Setting the Standard for Sustainable Network Recovery
Our sustainability and compliance credentials are more than certifications — they’re our commitment to responsible telecom recovery.
We turn compliance into confidence, helping operators modernise networks without compromising the planet or their reputation.
PICS Telecom — Bringing technology full circle. Delivering certified, ethical, and environmentally responsible telecom recovery worldwide.
Let’s Build a Greener, More Connected Future
Get in touch with us to discuss your next network recovery or sustainability project.