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.
How compliance with social criteria is verified in TCO Certified
A structured system with independent verification, follow-up, incentives and accountability is crucial for successfully driving social sustainability.
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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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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.
All you need to know about buying and using IT more sustainably
Find articles, links to course materials, webinars and other resources that will help you and your team take the next step on your sustainable IT journey.
Three ways to manage IT products in a circular way
For Circular Electronics Day on January 24: here are three ways to manage your IT products in a circular way and give them a longer life.
Five mistakes IT purchasers must avoid to increase sustainability impact
Here are five common mistakes purchasers should avoid to ensure that their IT tenders support sustainability goals.
Webinar on-demand: Getting started with sustainable IT – actions for procurement
Do you need help getting started with your sustainable procurement strategy? Join this webinar to learn more.
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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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.
Sustainable procurement is a hot topic in the Czech Republic
Martin Rajman, Head of Central Procurement at Czech Television, shares his experience with sustainable procurement and TCO Certified.
HPE: why we have chosen TCO Certified for servers
We have talked to Mark Bakker at HPE about their decision to apply for TCO Certified for servers and the future of Sustainable IT
Education is key to help consumers be circular
Pascal Leroy from WEEE Forum explains why education of younger (and older) consumers is one of the solutions to solve the growing e-waste issue.
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 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.
Continued strong growth for more sustainable IT products
During March, a record-high number of products were certified according to the sustainability certification TCO Certified.
Sören Enholm is on the list of Sweden’s most influential people in sustainability
Sören Enholm, CEO at TCO Development, is once again on the list of Sweden’s most influential people in sustainability in 2022.
IT industry welcomes dialog for improved sustainability
Our annual assessment process helps the IT industry address complex supply chain issues and offers guidance for a more sustainable path.