Technology retirement poses both opportunities and risks to the mission of corporate social responsibility. On the positive side, second-hand technology can be leveraged to bridge digital divides through donation or return equity back to the enterprise when resold. Negatively, improper disposition poses environmental, health and security concerns. At Cascade, we have helped lead industry initiatives to maximize benefits and minimize risks. 

Hear from the leaders of each organization regarding Cascade’s leadership position with each.

• Cascade is e-Stewards Certified, the most stringent environmental certification in our industry. We are also NAID AAA Certified, one of a few nationally to adopt this burgeoning set of standards around chain of custody and data security.
• Cascade actively works with customer’s philanthropic teams to prepare equipment for donations. 
• Cascade installs genuine operating systems through the Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher program.