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“I want to help people build a thriving future for all”
Meet Chiara Scalabrino, the most recent addition to our purchaser support team. She focuses on helping organizations in Italy and Spain.
The EU can make better use of independent sustainability labels
Public procurement is an important tool for reaching environmental and climate goals in the EU. Unfortunately, many opportunities are lost.
What digital product passports are and why you need to care
We have a global increase in the standard of living and the consumption of products is escalating to record levels.
Sustainable purchasing in Poland: a story of transformation
Ewa Ropka from Poland’s Public Procurement Center for the Judiciary, talks about their experience using TCO Certified in procurement.
The importance of asking for the right proof of compliance
The easiest way is to include criteria from a sustainability certification and ask for a valid certificate to verify compliance.
Emerging brands lead the way for more sustainable smartphones
Smartphones have long been linked to a number of major sustainability issues, but interest in more sustainable devices is growing.
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.
Imaging equipment new product category in TCO Certified
Purchasers can now use TCO Certified to buy more sustainable printers and copying machines.
New generation of TCO Certified helps purchasers get sustainability right
The new generation includes new and updated criteria for socially responsible manufacturing, hazardous substances, circularity, and more.
How to use (the right) ecolabels to combat greenwashing
Sustainability certifications are one way to address greenwashing – but only if they are credible. Learn what you should look for.
Record-breaking interest in more sustainable IT products
The first months after the launch of TCO Certified, generation 9 shows a record-breaking interest in more sustainable IT products.
Sören Enholm is one of Sweden’s most influential people in sustainability
Sören Enholm, CEO at TCO Development, is number 51 on the list of Sweden's 101 most influential people in sustainability.
New collaboration toward more sustainable data centers
For more sustainable data centers, TCO Development presents a collaboration with the Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance (SDIA).
Sustainability and data centers — more than just an energy issue
TCO Certified covers servers, storage products and networking equipment and helps you take environmental and social responsibility when storing your data.
Circularity in practice: How to manage notebook computers responsibly
How can principles of circularity be implemented into the procurement and use of notebook computers? How can you cut greenhouse gas emissions and save money at the same time? We’ve listened to experts in
Updated criteria give purchasers more influence in the IT supply chain
Updated criteria in TCO Certified help IT purchasers take another step in environmental and social sustainability.
Pollution is a huge threat — the solution is simpler than you think
Toxic pollution contributes to the planetary emergency we face today. We need to take action and assess chemicals before they are used.
“Paying attention to sustainability leads to better results and more profit”
Bob Willard is a leading expert on business sustainability strategies with special focus on how sustainability connects to company finances.
TCO Certified – like an ecolabel, but so much more
TCO Development goes through all the proof, audits and test reports and handles all dialog with brand owners, verifiers, and factories.
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!
Going circular — a paradigm shift we neither can nor should escape
We need to integrate the big paradigm shift toward a circular economy not only in our working lives but also in our private ones.
Every year – 20,000 hours of tests and assessments
TCO Certified and its robust system of accountability helps purchasers directly influence the IT industry.
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.
Now available: More sustainable IT products
TCO Certified, generation 9 intensifies global efforts for more sustainability, accountability, and transparency in IT supply chains.