Standard Owner Benchmark - TCO DEVELOPMENT

By CommonShare

TCO Development is a global organization that works to promote sustainable and responsible manufacturing and consumption of IT products. TCO Development is best known for its TCO Certified program, which sets environmental and social criteria for IT products, such as computers, displays, smartphones, and other electronic devices.

The TCO Certified program aims to reduce the environmental and social impact of IT products throughout their lifecycle. It sets strict criteria in areas such as energy efficiency, hazardous substances, recycling and circularity, and socially responsible manufacturing. Products that meet these criteria are awarded the TCO Certified label, which helps consumers and businesses identify and choose more sustainable IT products.

By certifying products according to their sustainability standards, TCO Development encourages manufacturers to improve their product design and manufacturing processes to meet the stringent criteria. This, in turn, promotes the development and adoption of more environmentally friendly and socially responsible technologies within the IT industry.

TCO Development also collaborates with various stakeholders, including manufacturers, purchasers, and experts, to drive sustainability initiatives and raise awareness about the importance of sustainable IT products. They provide resources and guidance to manufacturers and purchasers on sustainable product development and procurement practices.

Additionally, TCO Development works to influence public policy and global sustainability standards. They actively participate in international discussions and collaborate with other organizations to advocate for sustainable practices in the IT industry.

Overall, TCO Development plays a crucial role in advancing sustainability in the IT sector by setting standards, certifying products, and promoting responsible manufacturing and consumption. Through their efforts, they contribute to reducing the environmental impact of IT products and promoting a more sustainable and responsible approach to technology.

Overall Rating

1.8

Under-Performing

Governance

The certification uses a multi-stakeholder, independent governance model to support the development of the standards related to the certification.

Supply Side Digitization

Details on the certificate are easily available via technology for inclusion in third party digital applications.

Buy Side Availability

Buy side availability details out how easy it is for consumers to find products and companies exhibiting the standards offered by the certification.

Relevance

This considers the scale of the certification, and the number of products and companies that currently contribute to the certificate. National and local certification are normalized with countries.

Digital Accessibility

How easy is it for innovative new companies, startups, and local retailers to have the same access and affordable pricing models to use standard information in digital applications.

TCO DEVELOPMENT

Sweden

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How our Standard Owner Benchmark® Works?

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This is a benchmark to help companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan. Further, the benchmark allows standard setting schemes, i.e. "Standard Owners", to benchmark their performance versus industry peers.