Zones, a global provider of end-to-end IT solutions, extends and demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and environment-friendly global supply chain practices with the attainment of new certifications: R2v3 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications for its Technology Solution Centers, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and employee well-being. With these new recognitions Zones is better poised to help clients achieve their business goals while operating responsibly.
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Zones has a long-standing focus ensuring our global supply chain practices enhance, comply and promote continual improvement for not only employee well-being but also our impact on environmental and social governance. Through these practices not only are we keeping our employees and environment safer; we are further demonstrating our ability to protect customers’ data, intellectual property, and assets by expanding our in-house capabilities thereby reducing risk for our customers.
“These certifications reflect our commitment to sustainability and the well-being of our employees. Our focus on responsible global practices not only ensures a safer workplace but also strengthens our ability to safeguard customers’ data and assets,” said Derrek Hallock, President and COO of Zones. “These certifications mark a significant step in our journey to operate responsibly and support our clients in reaching their business goals.”
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In 2018, Zones affirmed its commitment to delivering quality service by completing ISO 9001:2015 registration and audit, and received the initial certification from our registrar, TUV-USA, Inc., for meeting all applicable requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard for all 4 technology solution centers: Carol Stream, IL; Kent, WA; Cerritos, CA; and Clifton Park, NY. In 2021, Zones was awarded the ISO 9001:2015 recertification and added ISO 14001:2015 certification covering the environmental sustainability requirements. In November 2023, the primary Technology Solution Center in Carol Stream, IL was awarded two new certifications; R2v3, the recycling and reuse standards for handling e-waste responsibly and ISO 45001:2018, the Occupational Health and Safety standards.
Zones is a global provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures.
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