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!
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.
Why the new TCO Certified took 30,000 hours to develop
I’ll take you through news in the new generation, and explain why it is so resource demanding to develop criteria and verification methods.
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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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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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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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Certification tackles growing sustainability issues of data centres
CO2 emissions from data centers is growing. To help tackle the problem, TCO Certified will be expanded to include data centers.
Award recognizes TCO Certified for helping purchasers drive sustainability
TCO Development receives Outstanding Case Study Award from US based Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council.
Computers from Dell, HP and Lenovo meet tough criteria in new TCO Certified
Dell, HP and Lenovo show leadership in sustainability by certifying computers according to the stricter criteria in TCO Certified, generation 8.
TCO Certified helps you contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
With TCO Certified, generation 8, you can contribute the UN Sustainable Development Goals to end poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change.
A circular approach, extending the life of IT products
Most IT products are produced and consumed in a linear way. TCO Certified, generation 8 encourage a circular approach to the life cycle of IT products.
Launch of new TCO Certified – more sustainable IT products available
Today is the launch of TCO Certified, generation 8, focusing on the most relevant sustainability challenges.