How to Market Your R2v3 Certification to Win New Clients (A Practical Guide)
- wilkshireconsulting
- 13 hours ago
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Earning your R2v3 certification is a major achievement — but many companies fail to capitalize on it. R2v3 is more than a compliance badge; it’s one of the strongest marketing tools in the recycling and ITAD industry.
If you leverage it correctly, you can win more enterprise contracts, increase pricing power, and stand out in a crowded market.
Here’s how to turn your R2v3 certification into a competitive edge.
1. Update Your Website with a Dedicated “R2v3 Certified” Page
Most companies bury their certification in a footer link or a generic list of credentials.
Instead, create a full page that explains:
What R2v3 certification means
Why clients should care
What modules you are certified for
Your hierarchy-driven approach (reuse > recovery > recycling)
Data security and downstream transparency
Environmental and health/safety controls
This page is crucial for SEO and boosts conversions for B2B clients who research vendors online.
2. Highlight Your R2v3 Certification on Every Sales and Proposal Document
Procurement teams want risk-free, compliant vendors.
Adding R2v3 to:
Quotes
Contracts
RFP responses
Presentations
Capability statements
… instantly increases your credibility.
Pro tip: Create a one-page R2v3 Fact Sheet your sales team can attach to every proposal.
3. Use R2v3 in Your Value Proposition (Not Just as a Logo)
Many recyclers say:
“We are R2v3 certified.”
But enterprise clients don’t always know what that means.
Instead, connect R2v3 to real customer outcomes:
Better data security with verified sanitization
Higher value recovery through reuse-first processes
Full visibility through downstream traceability
Reduced environmental risk for corporate ESG reporting
Turn the certification into a reason to buy.
Check out this blog post on the top 5 Mistakes Companies Make When Implementing R2v3
4. Leverage R2v3 in Social Media, PR, and Content Marketing
Position yourself as a thought leader by publishing:
Case studies
Compliance tips
R2v3-related explainers
Circular economy insights
Announcements about certification or recertification
These posts signal professionalism and build trust with large B2B clients.
5. Target OEMs, ITAD Partners, and Enterprise Clients Who Prefer R2 Vendors
Many organizations either require or strongly prefer R2-certified partners, including:
Tech OEMs
Fortune 500 companies
Hospitals and healthcare systems
Government agencies
Universities
Financial institutions
Build a targeted outreach list and highlight your certification in your pitch.
6. Use R2v3 as a Differentiator in Pricing
R2v3-certified companies can command higher rates for:
Verified data destruction
Serialized asset tracking
Secure chain-of-custody
Responsible recycling
Clients will pay more for services that reduce their risk.
Interested in learning how to Make Money with Electronics Recycling? Check out this blog:
7. Add Your R2v3 Certification to All Sales Funnels
Make sure your certification appears on:
Email signatures
Business cards
Sales brochures
Trade show booths
Office signage
Company vehicles
You want clients to associate your brand with responsibility, compliance, and professionalism.
8. Train Your Sales Team to Talk About R2v3
Your team should be able to confidently explain:
What R2v3 is
Why it’s the gold standard
What modules you hold
How it benefits clients
What differentiates certified recyclers from uncertified ones
Your best sales tool is an educated sales force.
Final Thoughts
You worked hard for your R2v3 certification — now make it work hard for you.When marketed correctly, R2v3 becomes:
A trust builder
A lead generator
A sales closer
A competitive differentiator
At Wilkshire Consulting, we help our clients implement and promote their R2 systems so they can win higher-value contracts and establish themselves as leaders in the electronics recycling and ITAD space.
Need to get R2v3 certified? We got your back!
Click on the link below for a free 30-minute consultation today!
Wilkshire Consulting Downloadable Documents:
R2v3 Responsible Recycling Documentation Template Package
Recycling Industry Operational Standard (RIOS) Documentation Template Package
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