How we managed to control the uncontrollable chemical industry
Hazardous substances used in IT products is a sustainability risk. With TCO Certified Accepted Substance List, safer alternatives are identified.
Meet Martin, Annika and Stephen — three of our longest-serving employees
What’s happened in the last 26 years of TCO Certified’s history? Hear stories from three of our longest-serving team members.
The CEO’s computer is a decade old: here’s how he made it last
To reduce the environmental impact, TCO Development's CEO Sören Enholm has used his computer for ten years.
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Getting started with sustainable procurement
Sustainability takes time, but the main thing is to get started. Using TCO Certified is an effective way of taking the next step in social and environmental responsibility. We offer a complete tool, with criteria that challenge the IT industry, ready for use.
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Guide: how to procure IT products for the circular economy
This guide helps you make informed decisions when purchasing or renting IT products that are suitable for the circular economy.
Five ways of reducing the climate impact of your computer
The effects of climate change are being felt worldwide, with extreme weathers and damages to nature and people. We all need to do what we can to help protect the environment. While it’s well known
Purchaser insights: how a trustworthy ecolabel is designed
This article explains what it takes to develop a trustworthy ecolabel and presents three key questions that will help you.
Changes in EU legislation empower buyers to make more sustainable choices
The EU sustainability legislation is evolving, making it easier to make responsible choices of IT products. Here’s how to prepare for the upcoming changes.
First meeting in TCO Certified Purchaser Advisory Forum on 16 November
Join TCO Certified Purchaser Advisory Forum to connect with peers, discuss sustainability and IT and influence the development of TCO Certified.
All you need to know about social responsibility and IT
Learn about social sustainability in the IT product supply chain and why collaborative efforts are essential to protect workers' rights.
Together we make a difference
Cooperation and innovative perspectives are keys to solving the broad range of sustainability challenges we face — from the climate crisis to the reduction of biodiversity and the growing problems associated with chemicals and e-waste.
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“Tech leaders need to step up and take action for sustainable IT”
How does the IT sector make itself more sustainable? Niklas Sundberg, CIO at ASSA ABLOY, believes he has some of the answers.
Swiss IT procurement: progress and challenges
Stefan Zweili talks about what needs to be done to reduce the social and environmental impacts of public sector IT procurement.
“Paying attention to sustainability leads to better results and more profit”
Bob Willard is a leading expert on business sustainability strategies with special focus on how sustainability connects to company finances.
Parul Sharma: Millions of workers’ livelihood are in danger post-COVID19
Parul Sharma, CEO of The Academy for Human Rights in Business, Sweden, talks about the status of human and worker rights in the supply chain
Kate Harris: “Truth, trust, and transparency constitutes a good ecolabel”
Kate Harris from Global Ecolabelling Network talks about her experience and learnings from working with ecolabels.
Alexandra Wu from IVL on applying the circular economy to electronics
We have talked to Alexandra Wu from IVL about the circular economy and how it is applicable to electronics.
The development of TCO Certified
Changing the direction of a global industry with thousands of different actors takes time. TCO Certified is constantly evolving to keep up with technology advancements and emerging sustainability hotspots. This way, we can continue to drive environmental and social sustainability throughout the IT product’s life cycle.
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TCO Development reveals key trends in more sustainable IT products
The number of products certifiedproducts has increased by 26 percent over the last two years, compared to the previous period.
Two certificates from the brand owner Realme have been canceled
Two certificates from the brand owner Realme are canceled from June 22, 2023.
TCO Development and SDIA aim to develop a sustainability certification for cloud infrastructure
TCO Development and SDIA now join forces to further push the boundaries for sustainability and transparency in cloud infrastructure.
TCO Certified’s three pillars ensure positive and lasting social progress
The system behind TCO Certified incentivizes change and guides the IT industry to more sustainable practices. Learn more in this article.
Close dialog and guidance drive progress in social sustainability
Learn what Aishley Fu, social verifier, says about our assessment process and the expectations and challenges of IT product brand owners.
Toward a safer IT industry with more accepted substances
Tens of thousands of chemicals are in use globally today. Very few have been studied for their impact on humans and the environment.