Why audits fail to drive change (and what to do about it)
IT factories and brands cater to global customers. It is up to us, who buy their products, to demonstrate that sustainability is important.
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.
Changes in EU legislation empower buyers to make more sustainable choices
The EU sustainability legislation is evolving, making it easier to make responsible choices of IT products. Here’s how to prepare for the upcoming changes.
“Working together helps purchasers impact the supply chain”
Criteria in TCO Certified hold the IT industry accountable for working conditions in the supply chain of certified products.
The proposal from the EU is welcome to avoid greenwashing
An eco-label or sustainability certification can be a great help, but only if it is credible and has a robust certification system.
“Tech leaders need to step up and take action for sustainable IT”
How does the IT sector make itself more sustainable? Niklas Sundberg, CIO at ASSA ABLOY, believes he has some of the answers.
How worker rights can help leverage the circular transition
Circular solutions help us tackle many of today’s sustainability issues, but a shortcoming is that it lacks a focus on social issues.
Swiss IT procurement: progress and challenges
Stefan Zweili talks about what needs to be done to reduce the social and environmental impacts of public sector IT procurement.
“I want to help people build a thriving future for all”
Meet Chiara Scalabrino, the most recent addition to our purchaser support team. She focuses on helping organizations in Italy and Spain.
The EU can make better use of independent sustainability labels
Public procurement is an important tool for reaching environmental and climate goals in the EU. Unfortunately, many opportunities are lost.