Together toward sustainable IT

With over 30 years of experience, we know that sustainable progress happens when committed people work together. Behind TCO Certified are experts dedicated to making IT products more responsibly made and used — and we want to join forces with you. By choosing certified products, you take a concrete step toward fairer working conditions and reduced environmental impact.

Join us in moving sustainability forward.

The global sustainability
certification for IT products

We know that sustainability is achievable — our history proves it. For over 30 years, TCO Certified has progressively driven IT brands to take more responsibility for environmental and social issues in their supply chains, with criteria that challenge but also incentivize change. Since the certification is backed by buyers from all around the world, the industry has accepted the challenge. Step by step, the IT products you use every day become more sustainable.

  • Environmental and social criteria with direct impact.

  • Compliance with all criteria is checked for every product.
  • Wide choice of products from well-known IT brands.

By using TCO Certified in procurement, you align your sustainability criteria with thousands of organizations globally. Together, we take new steps and reduce risks throughout the IT product value chain.

The four focus areas of TCO Certified

Sustainability in the IT sector is not about solving a number of separate issues, it’s about tackling a myriad of small and large interconnected challenges and creating a system that works. To truly drive sustainable change, all of the key aspects must be included: climate, substances, circularity, and the supply chain.

Explore each area to understand the key sustainability challenges and how TCO Certified helps address them. Learn about the criteria included in the certification and how IT buyers can support more sustainable practices.

Climate

IT products contribute to the climate crisis through emissions across their life cycle. Effective methods to reduce climate impact are already available.

Substances

Many chemicals used in the IT industry have unknown risks. As legislation lags behind, substances need to be assessed before they are used.

Circularity

By using products longer and enabling the circulation of products and materials, we can reduce environmental impact and conserve natural resources.

Supply chain

Significant environmental and social risks occur in IT supply chains. Strict follow-up and accountability are needed to drive positive change.

Roadmap for Sustainable IT

The Roadmap for Sustainable IT outlines clear steps to drive progress in four key areas: climate, substances, circularity and supply chain. It provides structure and transparency, allowing IT brands, purchasing organizations and other stakeholders to align around shared goals and collaborate to reach them. Together, we can push sustainability where it matters most.

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