TCO Certified was established in 1992 when TCO Development introduced the world’s first global certification for IT products.

The first generation of TCO Certified focused on ergonomic and energy-efficient computer displays, and required that all displays had an energy-saving sleep mode. Since then, TCO Certified has evolved into a sustainability certification that helps IT buyers source

TCO Certified is a global sustainability certification for IT products that covers environmental and social responsibility throughout the product life cycle.

The certification includes a comprehensive set of criteria in four focus areas: climate, substances, circularity, and supply chain. Compliance is independently verified by approved verification organizations, both before and after a certificate is issued. TCO