Certifications and Awards

NAID AAA Certification

The National Association for Information Destruction is the international trade association that governs information destruction service companies.

As a NAID AAA Certified document destruction company, BEST Shredding undergoes strict regulations for information security and is subject to unannounced audits. BEST Shredding works with NAID to ensure that we are appropriately assisting our clients in the protection of all confidential documents and media. All provincial and federal laws concerning document destruction are also met through NAID’s strict regulations.

Offsetters Carbon Neutral Certification

As a company, we have been committed to measuring and offsetting our carbon footprint since 2009. Being Carbon Neutral Certified helps BEST to fulfill our commitment to the environment, and allows us to be environmental leaders within our industries.

Through our environmental sustainability program, BEST has developed policies, procedures, and best practices for all BEST divisions to follow. BEST Shredding focuses on the following initiatives and environmental efforts:

Developing business partnerships with environmentally-focused organizations.
Supporting businesses that have an environmental sustainability plan.
Choosing practical and fuel-efficient vehicles.
Purchasing uniforms and supplies that are made through eco-friendly methods.
Purchasing equipment that is “Energy Star” rated.
Recycling all shredded paper.

Testimonials

“The technician was awesome. He has such a great personality and sense of humour. His work ethic was so professional and he took care of the job quickly and efficiently. We need more people like him in the world.”
– Cynthia Barker, DirectBuy of Greater Calgary.

“BEST helped us out when we were in a pinch to get the job done fast. Who could ask for better? The technician is very polite. He was in and out in a flash.”
– Liz Latka, Ideal Gear & Machine Works.

“On time, professional, very personable, it was an excellent experience! The technician was very professional and easy to work with. Definitely a good experience.”
– Danelle Feist, Dr. Michael Feist Podiatric Corp.

“The driver was extremely helpful, polite. We couldn’t ask for a better representative. Our project was very successful.”
– Grant Curtis, High River Rotary.

Sustainability

Sustainable Business, Sustainable Success.

Besides the Offsetters Carbon Neutral Certification and the Community Shredding events, BEST has also developed policies, procedures, and best practices for all BEST divisions focusing on the following initiatives and environmental efforts:

Developing business partnerships with environmentally-focused organizations.
Supporting businesses that have an environmental sustainability plan.
Choosing practical and fuel-efficient vehicles.
Purchasing uniforms and supplies that are made through eco-friendly methods.
Purchasing equipment that is “Energy Star” rated.
Recycling all shredded paper. For every tonne of paper that we shred and recycle, 17 trees are saved and 5 cubic yards of space in landfills are freed.

Why BEST