From goals to action – inside the TCO Certified Roadmap
What we need is clear, actionable direction that supports both brands and purchasers in driving long-term sustainability.
What we need is clear, actionable direction that supports both brands and purchasers in driving long-term sustainability.
IT factories and brands cater to global customers. It is up to us, who buy their products, to demonstrate that sustainability is important.
A structured system with independent verification, follow-up, incentives and accountability is crucial for successfully driving social sustainability.
Criteria in TCO Certified hold the IT industry accountable for working conditions in the supply chain of certified products.
Our annual assessment process helps the IT industry address complex supply chain issues and offers guidance for a more sustainable path.
An incentive system in TCO Certified helps accelerate the development toward fair working conditions in the IT industry.
The web tool Report Generator presents verified data about certified products and helps organizations measure their sustainability impact.
Circular solutions help us tackle many of today’s sustainability issues, but a shortcoming is that it lacks a focus on social issues.
TCO Certified ensures that the environmental impact is measured, and that environmental and energy management systems are implemented.
TCO Certified includes a structured system for continuous improvements, along with strict monitoring to ensure problems are solved.