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.
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.
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!
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Getting started with sustainable procurement
Sustainability takes time, but the main thing is to get started. Using TCO Certified is an effective way of taking the next step in social and environmental responsibility. We offer a complete tool, with criteria that challenge the IT industry, ready for use.
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Closing the sustainability gap in public procurement
Webinar on “Closing the sustainability gap in public procurement” cover the role of public purchasers in driving positive change and a Swedish case study
Sustainability lacking in public purchasing
A new report takes a closer look at sustainable public purchasing and examines common myths associated with including sustainability factors in the process.
Best practice Sustainable IT Procurement
In the second of our 2016 Sustainable IT webinar series, we take a closer look at Sustainable IT Procurement practices.
Sweden – a paradigm shift in public purchasing
Following last year’s general election, Sweden’ s new government is exploring strategic ways to increase the focus on sustainability public purchasing.
EU Public procurement to look beyond lowest price as deciding factor
Price will no longer be the key driver in determining what public purchasers buy in the EU, following the passing of new directives this week in the European Parliament. Municipalities and agencies throughout the region will now be able to freely add environmental and social requirements to their purchasing specifications.
Together we make a difference
Cooperation and innovative perspectives are keys to solving the broad range of sustainability challenges we face — from the climate crisis to the reduction of biodiversity and the growing problems associated with chemicals and e-waste.
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EU States to use TCO Certified to make socially and environmentally responsible IT product choices
Earlier this year the EU Parliament adopted a new public procurement directive. The directive makes it easier for purchasing contracts – including those for IT products - to include requirements for social and environmental responsibility from electronics manufacturers. Member countries have until 2016 to implement the new directive.
New Study – Responsible IT Purchasing on the Rise
Results from Devoteam’s 2011 Green IT Survey, conducted among 350 organizations in 22 European countries, reveal that the use of environmental criteria in professional IT purchasing has increased significantly compared with 2010. Among the
The development of TCO Certified
Changing the direction of a global industry with thousands of different actors takes time. TCO Certified is constantly evolving to keep up with technology advancements and emerging sustainability hotspots. This way, we can continue to drive environmental and social sustainability throughout the IT product’s life cycle.
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TCO Certified is now included in the AASHE STARS® programme
The Association for the Advancement of Higher Education (AASHE) now offers TCO Certified as a way to qualify for the Electronics Purchasing credit.
New tool helps measure sustainability impact of IT products
TCO Development has extended their online Product Finder to now include measurable sustainability performance data for certified products.
New compensation program helps purchasers combat toxic e-waste
A new addition to TCO Certified Edge will help IT buyers take responsibility for the escalating e-waste problem.
Webinar on-demand: Live demonstration of new functions in our Product Finder
With our new Product Finder, purchasing organizations can track and measure sustainability impacts of products certified according to TCO Certified.
More IT brands focus on sustainability to meet strict criteria in TCO Certified
Stockholm, February 13, 2020 Purchasers increasingly include sustainability criteria in procurement. It motivates the IT industry to prioritize sustainability issues and the brands Ciara and Inforlandia are the latest to make adjustments to their
TCO Certified, generation 8 turns one!
One year ago, we launched TCO Certified, generation 8. Through strong engagement the certification has already led to many sustainability successes.