Articles – stories
Our thoughts on sustainability and IT products
Behind TCO Certified is a diverse team of experts from different backgrounds. We share a passion for sustainable solutions, and want to build a future where all IT products have an environmentally and socially sustainable life cycle.
30 years of driving sustainability in the IT industry
When we launched TCO Certified three decades ago the aim was to give IT users in need of better products a common voice.
Technology won’t wait, neither should your step into sustainable IT
With electronics, we can’t assume sustainability progress will simply happen. Make your IT procurement matter with TCO Certified, generation 9!
Changes, challenges and collaboration during a busy 2021
Our CEO Sören Enholm summarizes 2021. Some of the highlights were engaged stakeholders and the launch of the new TCO Certified.
Why the new TCO Certified took 30,000 hours to develop
I’ll take you through news in the new generation, and explain why it is so resource demanding to develop criteria and verification methods.
Independent verification — the golden key to social sustainability
Gabriella Mellstrand writes about the importance of independent verification of criteria compliance and why it always should be included.
New report helps IT buyers avoid greenwash and false claims
We have launched a new report that helps buyers worldwide to accurately verify the social and environmental aspects of their purchases.
Talking to thousands of purchasers about circular IT
Our Impacts and Insights report has reached thousands of purchasers globally, joining the momentum for more sustainable IT products.
Webinar on-demand: new report on navigating the sustainable IT revolution
Join us for a presentation of our upcoming report that focuses on independent verification and how to avoid false claims and greenwash.
Four IT trends for a more sustainable home-office
For many, 2021 will also be a year of working from home. What is trending for a more sustainable home office?
Webinar on-demand: Sustainable IT purchasing trends and the road forward
For EU Green Week, we have asked our purchaser engagement experts about purchasing trends in sustainable IT and the road forward.
Get to know our CEO Sören Enholm – from skiing to circular IT
We talk to our CEO Sören Enholm about what made him engage in sustainable IT and how TCO Certified has affected him.
Sustainable procurement – the case for supply chain responsibility
Clare Hobby shares her unique perspective with Procurious on sustainable procurement and supply chain responsibility.
The legacy of e-waste. Does stepping forward require looking back?
Clare Hobby, Director Purchaser Engagement Global, blogs about why compensation schemes are a tool for taking responsibility for the past.
Collaboration for advancing green purchasing in the Asia region
Nick Liu, Purchaser Engagement Manager in Asia, talks about supporting purchasers in Asia and the International Green Purchasing Network (IGPN).
Sustainability and notebook PCs: behind the scenes with TCO Certified
Clare Hobby, Purchaser Director, global sustainability and notebook PCs from behind the scenes with TCO Certified for Future of Sourcing.
A different year that brought us together in new ways
I would like to thank all of you for your collaboration, positive impact on our work in 2020, and being a part of circular solutions.