This document –the R2:2013 Standard –establishes responsible recycling (“R2”) practices for the recycling of electronics globally. By certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end-of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed. Thus, certification to R2:2013 allows electronics recyclers to highlight their value to customers, employees, their community and the public. R2:2013 was developed by a multi-stakeholder group –the R2 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) –through an open, transparent, and consensus-based approach in conformance with generally accepted principles for consensus-based standards. The TAC itself consists of representatives from key stakeholder groups, including: recyclers, customers/users of recycling services, regulatory and procurement agencies, manufacturers of electronic equipment, downstream vendors of recyclers, and international trade experts. The process for development of R2:2013 included public comment, response to comments, and an appeals opportunity so that all interested parties had the ability to participate in the revision process. Following completion of this process, R2:2013 was reviewed and adopted by the SERI Board of Directors.