STANDARDS
CASCADE’S ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HAS BEEN INDEPENDENTLY CERTIFIED BY ACCREDITED CERTIFICATION BODIES TO THE HIGHEST INDUSTRY STANDARDS. THESE THIRD PARTY AUDITORS PROVIDE YOU WITH ADDITIONAL ASSURANCE THAT WE ACT TO IMPROVE OUR ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND PROTECT THE PLANET.
Cascade is among the first companies to receive the title Certified e-Stewards Recycler. This comprehensive audit process samples all of Cascade’s operations, processes and people to ensure compliance with this demanding standard. It works to prevent the export of hazardous e-waste overseas, protect worker health and safety, and ensure customer data is protected. For information on how we test major device types visit our Testing Procedures page.
NAID AAA ELECTRONIC MEDIA CERTIFICATION
NIST 800-88 REVISION 1
Cascade’s electronic and physical data destruction methodologies conform to NIST 800-88 Guidelines for Media Sanitization Revision 1 “clear”, “purge”, and “destroy” sanitization categories. These guidelines were produced to replace the expiring DoD 5220.22-M standard and were updated in 2016 to address new storage media types. A copy of the guideline can be found on the website of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. All sanitization methods we employ meet the NIST 800-88 “clear” specifications at minimum. All physical destruction methods meet the NIST 800-88 “destroy” specifications.
MICROSOFT AUTHORIZED REFURBISHER TPR
Cascade became the first private, for-profit computer refurbisher accepted into the Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR) program, which provides low-cost, legal licenses of Microsoft Operating Systems for loading onto refurbished computers. Today, we are a Third Party Refurbisher under the program. We can install software onto units for donation and commercial use.
ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED
Cascade is ISO 9001:2015 Certified for all operations and activities at its electronic equipment asset management and demanufacturing facilities in Florida, Indiana, and Wisconsin. The facilities initially earned ISO 9001:2008 certification beginning in 2012. In 2017, we upgraded to the 2015 version. This internationally recognized independently audited certification standard evaluates a company’s quality management system and its commitment to continual improvement in customer service.
ISO 14001:2015 CERTIFIED
Cascade’s environmental management system has been ISO 14001 certified since 2007. This requires the company’s facilities to undergo annual on-site audits to assess conformance to this standard and a demonstration of continuous improvement in environmental performance.
Cascade is among the first companies to receive the title Certified e-Stewards Recycler. This comprehensive audit process samples all of Cascade’s operations, processes and people to ensure compliance with this demanding standard that works to prevent the export of hazardous e-waste overseas, protect worker health and safety, and ensure customer data is protected. Information on how Cascade tests major device types may be found on our Testing Procedures page.
NAID AAA ELECTRONIC MEDIA CERTIFICATION
Cascade’s NAID AAA Certification is for: Onsite & Plant-based Computer Hard Drive Sanitization Operation, including Onsite & Plant-based Physical Hard Drive destruction, Electronic Media & Non-Paper Media destruction for Cascade’s Indianapolis, IN, Madison, WI, and Orlando, FL facilities. For more information on how Cascade leverages NAID AAA certification, visit our Security page
NIST 800-88 REVISION 1
Cascade’s electronic and physical data destruction methodologies conform to NIST 800-88 Guidelines for Media Sanitization Revision 1 “clear”, “purge”, and “destroy” sanitization categories. These guidelines were produced to replace the expiring DoD 5220.22-M standard and were updated in 2016 to address new storage media types. A copy of the guideline can be found on the website of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. All sanitization methods employed by Cascade meet the NIST 800-88 “clear” specifications at minimum. All physical destruction methods meet the NIST 800-88 “destroy” specifications.
MICROSOFT AUTHORIZED REFURBISHER TPR
Cascade became the first private, for-profit computer refurbisher accepted into the Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR) program, which provides low-cost, legal licenses of Microsoft Operating Systems for loading onto refurbished computers. Today, we are a Third Party Refurbisher under the program. Cascade can install software onto units for donation and commercial use.
ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED
Cascade Asset Management is ISO 9001:2015 Certified for all operations and activities at its electronic equipment asset management and demanufacturing facilities in Wisconsin and Indiana. The facilities initially earned ISO 9001:2008 certification beginning in 2012. In 2017, we upgraded to the 2015 version. This internationally recognized independently audited certification standard evaluates a company’s quality management system and its commitment to continual improvement in customer service.
ISO 14001
Cascade’s environmental management system has been ISO 14001 certified since 2007. This has required the company’s facilities to undergo annual on-site audits to assess conformance to this standard and a demonstration of continuous improvement in environmental performance.