Yes, TCO Certified includes comprehensive criteria to reduce the climate impact of IT products throughout the product life cycle.

IT products contribute to greenhouse gas emissions at every stage, with most emissions occurring during manufacturing. To address this, TCO Certified includes criteria that go beyond product energy efficiency and focus on reducing emissions across the full value chain.

The criteria promote longer product lifespan, improved energy efficiency, and increased use of renewable energy in manufacturing. IT brands are incentivized to implement emission-reduction activities that go beyond industry standards.

  • Addresses greenhouse gas emissions across the entire product life cycle
  • Focuses on manufacturing, where most emissions occur
  • Promotes longer lifespan to lower annual emissions
  • Supports the transition to renewable energy in production