Why Accreditations Matter in ITAD | Astralis Sets a New Benchmark for Compliance and Security

In IT asset disposal (ITAD), trust, compliance and transparency are non-negotiable. Organisations depend on their ITAD partners to safeguard data, meet legal and environmental obligations, and provide accountability at every stage of the process.

Astralis Technology Ltd is one of the UK’s most accredited and forward-thinking ITAD providers. Since our incorporation in 2024, we have built a governance framework centred on internationally recognised standards, supported by decades of industry expertise and a client-led service model. The result is a forward-thinking, highly accredited ITAD partner that sets a new benchmark for compliance, security and service delivery.

Accreditations are not just badges; they are the backbone of governance. Astralis holds ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 27001 (Information Security Management), alongside Cyber Essentials Plus certification and full Environment Agency registration. This combination demonstrates our commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and data security.

Each accreditation serves a distinct purpose:

ISO 9001 provides the foundation for operational excellence, ensuring consistent service quality and continuous improvement across every stage of the IT asset lifecycle.

ISO 14001 shapes our approach to sustainability, ensuring we minimise environmental impact, improve resource efficiency and support clients in meeting their ESG objectives.

ISO 27001 is the recognised global standard for information security. It provides a structured framework to protect data through strict access controls, risk management processes and incident response procedures.

Cyber Essentials Plus complements ISO 27001 by demonstrating strong cybersecurity practices, while our Environment Agency registration reinforces our commitment to regulatory compliance and responsible waste management.

These accreditations underpin everything we do — but they’re only part of the story.

While many ITAD providers choose to align primarily with ADISA certification, Astralis has taken a broader strategic approach. We fully recognise ADISA’s role within the UK ITAD landscape as an established industry certification scheme. However, our governance model has been deliberately designed to align with internationally recognised standards that offer global applicability, transparency and long-term resilience.

Our framework is built around ISO certifications, Cyber Essentials Plus, Environment Agency registration and regular independent audits. This structure gives our clients confidence that every element of our operation is measured against globally accepted benchmarks for quality, security, and environmental responsibility.

By embedding ISO frameworks, GDPR alignment and NIST 800-88 principles, Astralis provides assurance that extends beyond national boundaries. This is particularly relevant for enterprises operating across multiple jurisdictions or public sector organisations seeking alignment with globally recognised governance standards.

But governance alone isn’t what defines Astralis. What sets us apart is how we apply these standards through a tailored, client-focused service model.

Every organisation has different priorities when it comes to security, sustainability, and commercial outcomes. That’s why Astralis has developed its Triple E Model — Essential, Enhanced, and Elite — offering a clear, structured framework that adapts to your specific IT Asset Disposal needs.

For organisations with surplus or non-data-bearing IT assets, our Essential service focuses purely on value recovery through resale.

For organisations needing secure disposal plus visibility and value recovery, the Enhanced tier adds layers of security and transparency.

For enterprises with complex estates and high assurance requirements, the Elite tier delivers fully managed, end-to-end lifecycle solutions.

Our Triple E approach allows clients to select the level of service that best matches their business needs — from simple resale through to full-scale, compliant ITAD with end-to-end lifecycle management. Whichever tier you choose, every service is built on Astralis’ core commitments to security, compliance, and sustainability, backed by leading certifications including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Cyber Essentials Plus.

Behind Astralis is a leadership team with decades of proven ITAD expertise. Our shareholders and senior team have delivered complex, high-assurance IT asset disposal programmes for some of the UK’s most demanding enterprise and public sector organisations.

This experience means our accreditations are not theoretical. They are applied through robust operational processes, clear communication, and a service ethos built on trust and integrity. We understand the practical realities of secure ITAD — from sensitive government deployments to high-volume commercial refreshes — and we bring that knowledge to every client engagement.

Astralis combines internationally recognised standards, a tailored service model and deep-rooted expertise to set a new benchmark for IT asset disposal in the UK. Where others rely on single-scheme certifications or one-size-fits-all services, Astralis brings together:

This combination of governance and service excellence reflects what modern organisations need: partners who can provide compliance, security, flexibility and strategic value.

While accreditations and certifications demonstrate operational excellence, they don’t tell the whole story. Increasingly, public and private sector organisations are also evaluating ITAD partners based on their social value contributions — from community engagement and skills development to environmental initiatives.

For UK public sector contracts, Social Value carries a minimum 10% weighting under government procurement guidance, making it a decisive factor in supplier selection. At Astralis, we integrate social value into our operating model through initiatives such as our Essex Wildlife Trust Gold Sponsorship, Essex Green Skills Pledge, and Social Value Quality Mark accreditation. This ensures that clients can demonstrate not only regulatory compliance but also positive community and environmental impact through their IT asset disposal activities.

Astralis is one of the UK’s most accredited and forward-thinking ITAD providers. By combining internationally recognised standards, independent governance, a tailored client-led service model and decades of proven expertise, we are setting a new benchmark for compliance, security and service excellence.

We’re not following the industry agenda — we’re redefining it.

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They provide internationally recognised frameworks for quality, security and environmental management — ensuring assets are processed securely, compliantly and sustainably.

Yes. Cyber Essentials Plus strengthens our ISO 27001 framework and demonstrates our commitment to cybersecurity best practice.

We recognise ADISA’s role in the UK market but have chosen to base our governance on broader international standards to provide global alignment, transparency and future-proof assurance.

It’s our tiered service framework — Essential, Enhanced and Elite — that allows us to adapt our secure, accredited services to different client requirements.

Russell Smith, CIO at Astralis Technology Ltd

Russell Smith brings extensive expertise in information security, compliance, and strategic IT management to Astralis. As CIO, he is instrumental in shaping Astralis’s robust governance framework, ensuring that all services align with the highest international standards, including ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. His leadership ensures that Astralis not only meets but exceeds client expectations for data security and operational integrity in IT asset disposal.