The issue we want to solve

The manufacturing of IT products has a considerable impact on the environment, including high energy consumption, pollution, and waste production. Without structured management systems in place, factories may lack effective processes to reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency, and minimize their environmental footprint, leading to long-term sustainability risks.

How the criterion works

TCO Certified requires final assembly and display panel factories to be certified to ISO14001 and ISO50001. These internationally recognized standards ensure that factories implement structured processes for reducing their environmental impact, improving energy efficiency, and complying with environmental regulations.

Benefits for IT buyers and users

By specifically asking for certified products, buyers support a systematic approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, minimizing waste, and ensuring adherence to environmental standards.