Yes, TCO Certified covers the entire product life cycle, from raw material extraction and manufacturing to product use, reuse, material recovery and end-of-life.
The criteria are designed to address sustainability risks at each stage. This includes comprehensive environmental and social requirements in four focus areas: climate, substances, circularity and supply chain.
Examples of how different life cycle stages are covered:
Manufacturing and supply chain — criteria for working conditions, environmental and energy management systems, anti-bribery, responsibly sourced minerals, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions in production.
Product design — requirements for energy efficiency, durability, repairability, safer substances, and battery longevity and replaceability.
Product use — a minimum of five years of product support, including warranties and free security and functionality updates.
Chemicals and materials — safer substances must be independently assessed and approved before use.
End-of-life — criteria that support reuse, recycling, and responsible handling of products and packaging materials.
By addressing all major stages of the product life cycle, TCO Certified helps reduce environmental and social impacts and supports more sustainable IT solutions.
