About TCO Development
The organization behind the sustainability certification TCO Certified is TCO Development. We work globally and our vision is a future where all IT products have an environmentally and socially responsible life cycle.
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Criteria in TCO Certified
The criteria in TCO Certified go beyond industry standards and legislation. The certification is the tool of choice for any organization wanting to build a leadership position in their approach to sustainability and IT products.
Step-by-step guide for purchasers
This step-by-step guide helps you getting started with sustainable procurement with TCO Certified and offers practical tips along the way.
About TCO Certified
TCO Certified is the world’s most comprehensive sustainability certification for IT products, helping you make responsible product choices that drive the industry in a sustainable direction. Using TCO Certified also supports your organization’s efforts to reduce risk and take the next step in social and environmental responsibility.
Now covering all IT product categories
Any type of IT product can potentially be certified to TCO Certified, general. Currently, it covers five product categories.
Products from four additional IT brands meet the criteria in TCO Certified
Logitech, Microsoft, Sharp, and Voxicon — have been added to the list of brands with products certified according to TCO Certified.
Using a notebook computer for three more years can cut emissions in half
Notebook computers are linked to greenhouse gas emissions both when they are manufactured and used.
Guilty until proven otherwise — the right strategy for chemicals
While banning hazardous chemicals is the most common strategy, assessing and approving safer alternatives is much more efficient.
How we managed to control the uncontrollable chemical industry
Hazardous substances used in IT products is a sustainability risk. With TCO Certified Accepted Substance List, safer alternatives are identified.
TCO Development reveals key trends in more sustainable IT products
The number of products certifiedproducts has increased by 26 percent over the last two years, compared to the previous period.
Meet Martin, Annika and Stephen — three of our longest-serving employees
What’s happened in the last 26 years of TCO Certified’s history? Hear stories from three of our longest-serving team members.
Guide: how to procure IT products for the circular economy
This guide helps you make informed decisions when purchasing or renting IT products that are suitable for the circular economy.
A CEO has used the same computer for 10 years. To help save the world
A CEO made the decision to use his notebook computer as long as possible. 2023 marks a 10-year anniversary, and it is still in use.
First meeting in TCO Certified Purchaser Advisory Forum on 16 November
Join TCO Certified Purchaser Advisory Forum to connect with peers, discuss sustainability and IT and influence the development of TCO Certified.
TCO Development and SDIA aim to develop a sustainability certification for cloud infrastructure
TCO Development and SDIA now join forces to further push the boundaries for sustainability and transparency in cloud infrastructure.