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.
Quiz: how do IT products affect the climate?
Test your knowledge and learn more about reducing emissions from the IT products you buy and use.
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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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“If we don’t set high sustainability goals, why should anyone else?”
Johan Rodenhuis, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy in the Netherlands, reveals how you can turn high ambitions into reality.
Five tips and a new manual help Italian procurers get started
Meet Giuseppina Galluzzo, an expert in environmental and social sustainability in public procurement at the Italian central purchasing body.
“TCO Certified is an all-in-one solution for us and our clients”
AB Group provides clients with spare parts, extended warranties and repairs to promote the shift to a circular economy.
“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.
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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Two certificates from the brand owner Realme have been cancelled
Two certificates from the brand owner Realme are cancelled 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.
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.
