Program Requirements

Program Requirements

As a Partner you must meet the following requirements.

1. Register
   Partners must register online or via a downloadable form that can be sent mail (SEC, c/o NERC, 139 Main St., Suite 401, Brattleboro, VT  05301) or fax (802-254-5870).


2. Complete Baseline & Annual Reporting Form
   The Baseline & Annual Reporting Form must be completed within four weeks of registration.  This baseline survey asks questions about your current practices. The process of completing the survey may help you start a dialogue within your organization about electronics stewardship and to identify areas that need improvement. At the end of the year, you will be asked to complete the same reporting form - so you will see your progress and measure results.  The Baseline & Annual Reporting Form can be submitted online, mailed, or faxed.
   
                  Baseline & Annual Reporting Form (PDF)
                  Baseline & Annual Reporting Form (Word)
                  Baseline & Annual Reporting Form (Online submission)
   
   
3. Implement Environmental Stewardship Activities
   As a Partner, you will determine which life cycle phase(s) to address: procurement, operations & maintenance, end-of-life management.  For each life cycle, there is a list of required activities that are outlined in the Program Requirements Checklist (see links below). Over the course of the year, you can always decide to add another life cycle phase, or drop one if needed. 
   
                  Program Requirements Checklist (PDF)
                  Program Requirements Checklist (Word)
                  Program Requirements Checklist (HTML)


4. Submit Baseline & Annual Reporting Form
   On an annual basis, you must submit the Baseline & Annual Reporting Form.  It must be submitted by January 31 of each year.  The Baseline & Annual Reporting Form helps to measure progress and calculate the environmental benefits of your electronics stewardship activities.
   
                  Baseline & Annual Reporting Form (PDF)
                  Baseline & Annual Reporting Form (Word)
                  Baseline & Annual Reporting Form (Online submission)


5. (Optional) Apply for Recognition
   At the end of the year, you can submit the Application for Recognition checklist to let us know what your organization accomplished. The SEC will then recognize your accomplishments at the appropriate award level -- bronze, silver, or gold.
   
                  Application for Recognition (PDF)
                  Application for Recognition (Word)
                  Application for Recognition (Online submission)