The future development of TCO Certified is guided by the Roadmap for Sustainable IT, which outlines a long-term strategy for driving sustainability in the IT industry.

TCO Certified improves supply chain conditions by combining comprehensive environmental and social criteria, independent verification, and a structured system for continuous improvement.

TCO Certified manages hazardous substances by taking a proactive approach, where chemicals are treated as a risk until they have been independently assessed and approved as safer alternatives.

Substances are evaluated by independent toxicologists, and only those verified as safer can be used in certified products and manufacturing. Approved substances are listed on the publicly available

Yes, TCO Certified includes comprehensive criteria designed to support circular IT solutions and extend the lifespan of IT products.

The criteria promote a circular approach by requiring durable product design, the ability to repair and upgrade products, and access to spare parts and service information. IT brands must support products for at least five years, including

Yes, TCO Certified includes comprehensive criteria to reduce the climate impact of IT products throughout the product life cycle.

IT products contribute to greenhouse gas emissions at every stage, with most emissions occurring during manufacturing. To address this, TCO Certified includes criteria that go beyond product energy efficiency and focus on reducing emissions across the full

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

The criteria in TCO Certified are developed by TCO Development in a structured process based on scientific evidence and stakeholder dialog.

The development process includes input from experts, researchers, industry representatives, and other stakeholders to ensure that the criteria are relevant, effective, and practical to implement. To stay ahead of legislation and adapt to technical developments,

TCO Certified includes comprehensive criteria covering four key sustainability areas: climate, substances, circularity, and supply chain.

The criteria address environmental and social risks throughout the product life cycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life. They are designed to reduce climate impact, ensure safer substances, support longer product lives and circular flows of products and materials, and