Webinar on-demand: Overview, TCO Certified generation 8 criteria and application process
TCO Certified, generation 8. Webinar mini-series for IT industry on how to apply for next generation product sustainability certification.
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New TCO Certified Edge will be launched in 2020
As part of the TCO Certified, generation 8 development process, we have evaluated the role of TCO Certified Edge. Following this evaluation, we have decided to launch a new generation of TCO Certified Edge in 2020. Until then, brand owners can apply for certification to the existing generation of criteria.
Update – next generation TCO Certified, be among the first to certify
With the next generation TCO Certified, we're taking a major step toward a sustainable life cycle for electronics. As you can see in the criteria draft, TCO Certified, generation 8 will focus on further building transparency and responsibility in supply chain, material use and product life. With leadership criteria and independent verification as the backbone of TCO Certified, purchasers, brands and suppliers will have a tool they can trust and stand behind.
Next Generation TCO Certified – draft criteria released
In December 2018, the next generation of the sustainability certification TCO Certified will be launched — generation 8. The criteria draft is now released, including many new and updated criteria, aiming to drive even further sustainability progress in the IT product industry.
New criteria deliver data on energy, recycled plastics and weight
As part of the new generation TCO Certified, brands declare the energy consumption, recycled plastic content and weight of all certified product models
A new approach to the phase-out of hazardous substances
One of the major changes proposed in the new generation TCO Certified is a fresh approach to reducing hazardous substance content in computers, displays and other electronic devices. Moving away from focusing on banned substances alone, the draft proposes the addition of an Accepted Substances List, specifying substances that have been evaluated and declared as safer alternatives.
Global E-waste reaches record high, says new UN Report
In a new report released by the United Nations University, global electronic waste has reached record high levels. 41.8 million tons of e-waste was generated in 2014, fuelling concerns about the growing risks to public health, resource conservation and the environment.
New Strategy for Phasing out Hazardous Chemicals
One of the major changes in the new generation TCO Certified criteria set is a new approach to reducing hazardous substance content in computers, displays and other electronic devices.
Industry: Generation 8 information
TCO Certified, generation 8 is launched. IT brands can apply for product certification and organizations can include generation 8 in procurement.
First IT products to meet new social responsibility requirements in TCO Certified
The first IT products to achieve the new generation TCO Certified sustainability certification are out. Focusing on environmental, social and economic responsibility, TCO Certified is the first program of it’s kind to enhance its environmental certification with requirements for corporate social responsibility – CSR - in production facilities for IT products.
New Leading Edge Phone Headset Certification Based on Enhanced Acoustic Quality
The more demanding TCO Certified Edge Headsets program takes acoustic protection a step further by requiring headsets to also limit sudden increases in volume, which can cause user discomfort, fatigue and potential hearing loss with repeated exposure. All headsets carrying the TCO Certified label are independently tested and verified to meet advanced environmental, performance and social responsibility requirements.
Thank you for your commitment in 2022!
Now is the time to summarize 2022. Some of the highlights are a new generation of TCO Certified and record numbers of certified products.
How do I know if a certificate is valid?
A new generation of TCO Certified is released every three years. When a new generation is launched, products can no longer be certified to the previous generation.
Industry: Technical updates and changes
A new generation of TCO Certified is launched every three years. Here you can find news as the criteria and test methods develop, as well as clarifications of the current version.
Purchaser insights: how a trustworthy ecolabel is designed
This article explains what it takes to develop a trustworthy ecolabel and presents three key questions that will help you.