Our Commitment to Environmental Management
Operating with environmental integrity is a core pillar of the Surplex UK Limited philosophy. Our ISO 14001:2015 certification reflects our dedication to identifying, managing, and systematically reducing our environmental impact. We believe that professional asset management and sustainability go hand-in-hand, ensuring that every project we undertake contributes to a more circular economy.
Our processes are executed in strict accordance with UK environmental regulations. By choosing a certified partner, you ensure that your surplus assets are handled responsibly. We minimise waste, maximise the lifecycle of industrial goods, and deliver absolute peace of mind through transparent, eco-conscious operations. Read the announcement of our ISO 14001:2015 certification.
ISO 14001:2015
JOSCAR
Dedicated to Global Industry Standards
Excellence in the aerospace, defence, and security sectors requires more than just technical skill; it demands a proven track record of integrity. As a JOSCAR Registered supplier, Surplex UK Limited has undergone rigorous pre-qualification to ensure we meet the highest standards of the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register. This status allows our clients in highly regulated sectors to partner with us with absolute confidence in our security, health and safety, and ethical conduct. Read the announcement of our JOSCAR registration.
Upholding Financial Sector Rigour
In the financial services landscape, risk management is paramount. Our FSQS (Financial Services Qualification System) certification demonstrates that Surplex UK Limited adheres to the stringent compliance benchmarks required by major banking and insurance institutions. From data privacy to operational resilience, we ensure that our processes are robust enough to protect the interests of our most high-profile financial partners.
FSQS
Waste Carrier
Ensuring Transparency in Logistical Operations
Logistical clarity is essential for a truly sustainable supply chain. As a Registered Waste Carrier with the Environment Agency, we provide a fully compliant pathway for the removal and transport of materials. By strictly adhering to UK waste regulations, we mitigate risk for our clients and guarantee that every asset leaving a site is handled by a professional, legally authorised partner.
Driving the Circular Industrial Economy
Surplex UK Limited is a proactive advocate for the “Repair and Reuse” hierarchy. Under The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016, our Gloucestershire facility is formally registered for the T11 exemption (Ref: EXP/HP3641YX). This enables us to repair and refurbish Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) safely and legally. By extending the lifecycle of industrial electronics, we help our clients reduce their carbon footprint and contribute directly to a more sustainable future.
T11 WEEE Exemption
Data Protection
Prioritising Data Security and Privacy
In an era of digital complexity, the secure handling of information is a non-negotiable priority. Surplex UK Limited is fully registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (Ref: Z9955515), a commitment we have maintained since 2007. This registration ensures that all personal and corporate data processed during our asset management projects is handled in strict accordance with UK Data Protection legislation. Our clients can trust that their sensitive information is managed with the highest level of confidentiality and professional oversight.
Accelerating the Transition to Net Zero
As a signatory of the SME Climate Hub, Surplex UK Limited is proud to be part of the United Nations Race to Zero campaign. This internationally recognised commitment reflects our formal pledge to halve our greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
By aligning our operations with the latest climate science, we ensure that our ITAD and industrial asset management services contribute to a low-carbon economy. This commitment goes beyond internal operations; it provides our clients with the assurance that their surplus assets are handled by a partner dedicated to measurable environmental action and global sustainability standards.
Frequently asked questions
Surplex UK Limited produces a full audit trail for every collection, available at any time in the Surplex Portal.
- WEEE waste transfer notes, the legal proof of compliant disposal
- A certificate of destruction against each device serial number
- Asset inventory reports carrying make, model, serial number and specification
- Scope 3 carbon and landfill-diversion figures for your ESG reporting
Surplex UK Limited is certified to ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management, registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office, and licensed by the Environment Agency as a waste carrier covering hazardous waste.
It is a JOSCAR-registered supplier for defence and aerospace supply chains, and FSQS-registered for the supplier qualification system used across UK financial services.
Destruction work is carried out to BS EN 15713:2023 and NIST 800-88, with media held in a BS EN 1143-1 rated strong room and collection and destruction staff screened to BS 7858.
Surplex UK Limited destroys confidential material to BS EN 15713:2023, the current British and European code of practice for secure destruction, which governs how material is collected, transported, destroyed and evidenced.
Hard drives and solid-state media are shredded mechanically, the Destroy method defined in NIST 800-88. Where value is recovered from hardware, data is erased with Certus certified software to the NIST 800-88 Purge standard, which produces a report against each device serial number.
Media awaiting destruction is held in a BS EN 1143-1 rated strong room, the standard that classifies secure storage units by their resistance to attack.
Yes. Surplex UK Limited has been registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office since 2007, under reference Z9955515.
The registration covers personal and corporate data handled during asset management and disposal projects, and it can be checked against the ICO’s public register.
Yes. Surplex UK Limited is an Environment Agency licensed waste carrier and the licence covers hazardous waste, the classification that applies to lead-acid standby batteries and lithium-ion UPS packs. Hazardous loads move under ADR, the European agreement governing the carriage of dangerous goods by road.
The Gloucester processing centre is separately registered for the T11 exemption under The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016, reference EXP/HP3641YX, which permits the repair and refurbishment of WEEE.
Surplex UK Limited is a signatory of the SME Climate Hub and part of the United Nations Race to Zero campaign, with a formal pledge to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.
Scope 3 carbon and landfill-diversion figures for each collection are reported in the client portal, so the saving can be carried straight into your own ESG reporting.
