New Generation TCO Certified criteria – for sustainable IT
A new generation of TCO Certified sustainability criteria for personal computers and displays are drafted by TCO Development
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What’s new in TCO Certified, generation 8?
TCO Certified, generation 8 marks a major step forward in several areas. With several new and updated criteria, this generation aims to drive progress in supply chain responsibility and transparency as well as taking a more circular approach to IT products by extending their usable lifetime and promoting re-use.
Three takeaways from our new report about circular IT management
What does the circular economy mean for IT products, and how can we all handle our IT products in a more circular way?
New report helps organizations with circular IT management
New report from TCO Development explains how buyers and uses of IT products can implement circular practices to reduce environmental impact.
New tool helps measure sustainability impact of IT products
TCO Development has extended their online Product Finder to now include measurable sustainability performance data for certified products.
New compensation program helps purchasers combat toxic e-waste
A new addition to TCO Certified Edge will help IT buyers take responsibility for the escalating e-waste problem.
Previous generation of TCO Certified will be discontinued in December
Make sure all your certificates are upgraded to TCO Certified, generation 8. On December 4, 2020 all certificates for the previous generation will expire.
Clarification: new editions of TCO Certified criteria documents
Updated TCO Certified criteria documents will from now on be referred to as a new edition. Find the latest edition on tcocertified.com.
Computers from Dell, HP and Lenovo meet tough criteria in new TCO Certified
Dell, HP and Lenovo show leadership in sustainability by certifying computers according to the stricter criteria in TCO Certified, generation 8.
TCO Certified, generation 8 is here — this is how you apply for certification
TCO Certified, generation 8 takes a major step toward a more sustainable life cycle for IT products. The certification helps you meet growing purchaser demand for more sustainable IT products globally. Now is your opportunity to see if your products are ready.
Sustainability risks connected to IT products highlighted in new video
The video This is IT demonstrates sustainability issues connected to IT products and how a circular approach is key to a more sustainable world.
Highlights from the launch event for TCO Certified, generation 8
TCO Certified, generation 8 was launched at an event in Brussels in December, gathering industry, purchasing organizations, NGOs and other stakeholders.
Toward sustainable IT products — TCO Certified, generation 8 is launched
TCO Certified, generation 8 is now launched, helping organizations make responsible choices when purchasing IT products.
Legacy generations
A new generation of TCO Certified is released every three years. When a new generation is launched, products can no longer be certified to the previous generation. A legacy generation may be valid for a limited time before it is archived.
Launch of new TCO Certified – more sustainable IT products available
Today is the launch of TCO Certified, generation 8, focusing on the most relevant sustainability challenges.
