The criteria in TCO Certified are updated every three years, with a new generation of the certification launched to address emerging sustainability challenges and technological developments.
Each new generation includes new and updated criteria designed to take the next step in environmental and social responsibility. Verification methods are also adjusted, to ensure that compliance with the new criteria set can be verified. The development process is extensive and includes analysis of sustainability risks and possible solutions, stakeholder dialogue, and several iterations of the criteria documents before the final criteria are published.
This structured update cycle ensures that TCO Certified remains relevant and continues to push the IT industry toward more sustainable practices.