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Changes in EU legislation empower buyers to make more sustainable choices
The EU sustainability legislation is evolving, making it easier to make responsible choices of IT products. Here’s how to prepare for the upcoming changes.
Top trends and insights: EU sustainability legislation
Join us for a deep dive into one of the hottest topics in this space - repairability - together with Lise Breteau.
A CEO has used the same computer for 10 years. To help save the world
A CEO made the decision to use his notebook computer as long as possible. 2023 marks a 10-year anniversary, and it is still in use.
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.
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.
Two certificates from the brand owner Realme have been canceled
Two certificates from the brand owner Realme are canceled 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.
12 percent circular material use in EU – sustainable use of IT products can make a big difference
To promote the circular economy, the reuse of products and materials must increase. Progress is currently slow and sometimes even negative.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
“Working together helps purchasers impact the supply chain”
Criteria in TCO Certified hold the IT industry accountable for working conditions in the supply chain of certified products.
Sören Enholm is on the list of Sweden’s most influential people in sustainability
Sören Enholm, CEO at TCO Development, is once again on the list of Sweden’s most influential people in sustainability in 2022.
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.
IT industry welcomes dialog for improved sustainability
Our annual assessment process helps the IT industry address complex supply chain issues and offers guidance for a more sustainable path.
The proposal from the EU is welcome to avoid greenwashing
An eco-label or sustainability certification can be a great help, but only if it is credible and has a robust certification system.
“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.
Webinar on-demand: shaping the future of sustainable IT through industry dialog
In this webinar, we look at our work with socially responsible manufacturing and present findings from the latest annual review process.
New approved collector helps purchasers tackle e-waste
With TCO Certified Edge, e-waste compensated, a corresponding amount of e-waste is collected for each manufactured product.