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Guide to Greener Electronics 2012

06 December 2012 | Uncategorized

Greenpeace has published the 18th edition of its Guide to Greener Electronics. The report evaluates leading consumer electronics companies based on their commitment and progress in three environmental criteria: Energy and Climate, Greener Products, and Sustainable Operations

Green IT Index 2012 survey shows record Sustainable IT engagement levels in Sweden

05 November 2012 | News
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The results from the annual Green IT Index released this week show that Swedish companies and organizations are more engaged than ever in making Sustainable IT choices and making it part of their overall operational strategy. Despite a dip in the last three years, Swedish companies are rebounding to show renewed engagement in Sustainable IT solutions.

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TCO Development promotes third party certification programs at Global Ecolabelling Network annual meeting

29 October 2012 | Event, News
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On November 5-9, leading third party eco-label and certification programs from around the world will convene in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the annual meeting of GEN. TCO Development supports GEN in its efforts to advance sustainable development and promote the importance of third party verification.

Germany’s leading symposium for public sector IT-purchasers

09 September 2012 | Event
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Germany’s leading symposium for public sector IT-purchasers – Fachtagung IT Beshaffung is being held in Berlin on 18-19 September 2012. Issues connected with procurement of IT products and services, including environmental, security and legal considerations will be discussed at this leading symposium for public sector IT purchasers.

Electronics Goes Green 2012+ in Berlin 9-12 September, 2012

06 September 2012 | Event
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Organized by Fraunhofer IZM and Technical University Berlin, the event is a cutting-edge forum for discussion on electronics and the environment. Leading technology experts and eco-designers will meet for four days of lectures, workshops and networking on this ever more important topic.
 We at TCO Development will present a poster about Including CSR in the TCO Certified label.

New Study – Responsible IT Purchasing on the Rise

31 May 2012 | News
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Results from Devoteam’s 2011 Green IT Survey, conducted among 350 organizations in 22 European countries, reveal that the use of environmental criteria in professional IT purchasing has increased significantly compared with 2010.

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US States ask for certifications for IT

29 May 2012 | Case
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Many states in the US specify the use of TCO labels as a desirable element in their procurement contracts and processes.

Recycled plastic in IT-products

Recycled plastic in IT-products

29 May 2012 | Case
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Recycled plastic in IT products has significant benefits for the environment.

New Study – Responsible IT Purchasing on the Rise

21 March 2012 | News, Pressrelease
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Results from Devoteam’s 2011 Green IT Survey, conducted among 350 organizations in 22 European countries, reveal that the use of environmental criteria in professional IT purchasing has increased significantly compared with 2010. Among the notable trends is the increased use of third party certifications in IT purchasing, which grew from 45% in 2010 to 68% [...]

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More displays with 65 percent recycled plastic being certified

29 September 2011 | News
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Manufacturing displays using recycled plastic from post consumer plastic is quite a challenge. Philips is now producing six models that have been certified in accordance with TCO Certified Edge.

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