TCO development 20 years

Samsung Galaxy S4 first to achieve sustainability certification for smartphones

16 May 2013 | News, Pressrelease
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Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone is the first to achieve internationally recognized requirements for environmental design and socially responsible manufacturing. As the largest manufacturer of smartphones worldwide, Samsung is the first major brand to achieve the TCO Certified Smartphones product certification.

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Soon buyers will be able to choose responsibly manufactured smartphones

07 May 2013 | News
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Choosing a responsibly designed and manufactured smartphone will now be easier as TCO Development publishes the first comprehensive sustainability certification for smartphones.

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May 23 Webinar – learn more about TCO Certified Smartphones

07 May 2013 | Event, News
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Join us for an informative webinar on May 23 to learn more about the sustainability requirements included in TCO Certified Smartphones, including new criteria for socially responsible manufacturing that are now in effect for all TCO Certified product categories.

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Last call for draft comments – TCO Certified Smartphones

22 April 2013 | News
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Earlier this month we published a draft of the first sustainability certification for smartphones – TCO Certified Smartphones. Now’s your last chance to send your comments to us.

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Sustainability certification for smartphones

05 April 2013 | News
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For over 20 years TCO Development has pioneered advancements in sustainable IT through it environmental and quality certifications for computers, displays and other IT products intended for professional use.

In a natural next step in advancing sustainable IT, TCO Development is now planning the introduction of a certification for smartphones.

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High interest in sustainability noted among German buyers during CeBIT

25 March 2013 | News

During the CeBIT convention in Hannover we saw a high interest in the requirements for TCO Certified, and that German buyers want to contribute to a sustainable future. They’re showing that they want the industry to be more involved in sustainability issues, especially social responsibility issues during production.

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Get involved in today’s energy and climate issues by turning off your electric equipment on Saturday!

21 March 2013 | News
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We have been lowering energy consumption for IT products for over twenty years, so we’re obviously taking part in Earth Hour. You can be a part of it as well by using energy efficient IT products and turning off as many appliances as possible – not only on Saturday.

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IT Buyers don’t want products connected to human rights violations

21 February 2013 | News
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Inferior working conditions in IT manufacturing facilities make it almost impossible to buy computer products without violating human rights. An unacceptable reality that we can change if we work together.

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Swedbank uses IT vendor dialog to further Sustainable IT agenda

18 February 2013 | Best Practice, News
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When Swedish bank Swedbank was planning a large computer procurement, they decided to include TCO Certified as part of the computer specification as it met their demand for products that are designed for environmental and social responsibility. The dialog and negotiation with interested suppliers resulted in Swedbank switching to a different brand – one that shared their commitment to Sustainable IT principles. This critical dialog between buyer and vendor brought about more computers achieving TCO Certified.

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New displays offer optimal ergonomics combined with socially responsible manufacturing

16 February 2013 | News
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Select NEC displays featuring a multi-function ergonomic stand have qualified for the exclusive TCO Certified Edge designation. User comfort is a cornerstone of TCO Certified, and now IT products meeting TCO Certified also meet enhanced requirements for socially responsible manufacturing.

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