Technology won’t wait, neither should your step into sustainable IT
With electronics, we can’t assume sustainability progress will simply happen. Make your IT procurement matter with TCO Certified, generation 9!
Going circular — a paradigm shift we neither can nor should escape
We need to integrate the big paradigm shift toward a circular economy not only in our working lives but also in our private ones.
Join the sustainable IT revolution!
Almost 30 years ago, we launched TCO Certified. The aim was to give IT users in need of better products a common voice.
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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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The right tool helps purchasers go deeper into the IT supply chain
By using the right tool, purchasers can get their voice deep into the supply chain, says Clare Hobby and Barton Finn.
Ecolabel overload? Choosing tools that can prove compliance and impact
Comparing ecolabels can be confusing. There are, however, some basic ways to assess which ones actually deliver credible, verified results.
Choosing the right ecolabel: 3 key questions to ask
Here’s three questions that will help you select an ecolabel that has the capacity of making the impact you aim for.
Factory verification ensures that worker rights improve
A code of conduct and independent factory audits can help structure efforts to improve factory conditions and identify non-conformities.
Don’t expect to know everything yourself, but know what to ask
Strategic procurement has the power to impact core business and contribute to the organization’s sustainability targets.
Addition of sustainability in e-catalogs brings clarity to purchasers
Access to sustainability aspects about products and their life cycle plays a vital role in sustainable IT management.
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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“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
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.
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.
100 percent IT reuse is the only alternative
Camilla Cederquist from Atea, talks about the 100 % club, aiming to support companies to reuse and recycle 100 per cent of their used IT equipment.
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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Sören Enholm is one of Sweden’s most influential people in sustainability
Sören Enholm, CEO at TCO Development, is number 51 on the list of Sweden's 101 most influential people in sustainability.
New collaboration toward more sustainable data centers
For more sustainable data centers, TCO Development presents a collaboration with the Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance (SDIA).
Increased transparency turns sustainability into good business
An incentive system in TCO Certified helps accelerate the development toward fair working conditions in the IT industry.
Updated criteria give purchasers more influence in the IT supply chain
Updated criteria in TCO Certified help IT purchasers take another step in environmental and social sustainability.
TCO Certified – like an ecolabel, but so much more
TCO Development goes through all the proof, audits and test reports and handles all dialog with brand owners, verifiers, and factories.
Every year – 20,000 hours of tests and assessments
TCO Certified and its robust system of accountability helps purchasers directly influence the IT industry.
