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STOCKHOLM, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

In complex product categories such as IT, social and environmental risks run

high. TCO Development, the organization behind the sustainability certification

for IT products TCO Certified, has launched the new report  'Navigating the

Sustainable IT Revolution -- The critical role of independent verification'.

The report helps buyers worldwide accurately verify social and environmental

aspects of their purchases.  

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"The millions of workers in the supply chain often face poverty wages,

dangerous and unsafe working conditions, and stand without social protections.

This has clearly been identified within electronics and IT," says Parul Sharma,

CEO of the Academy for Human Rights in Business, who has contributed to the

report.

In a global study of online environmental claims, 40% were found to be false or

misleading. To avoid greenwash and false product claims, transparency and

verification are key to validating your organization's sustainable procurement

efforts, and ultimately, your reputation.

This year's Impacts and Insights report takes a critical look at what

purchasers need to do to avoid greenwash -- and the tools available to reduce

reliance on false claims. The report offers insights based on the experience

with TCO Certified, along with expert voices from policy officials, NGOs,

scientists, factory auditors, product testing, and procurement.

"It's critical that organizations get independent proof of environmental and

supply chain impacts connected to the products they source. Reputations,

stakeholder credibility and accuracy are on the line more than ever," says

Clare Hobby, Director Purchaser Engagement, Global at TCO Development.

"With our Impacts and Insights report we want to give purchasers the tools for

avoiding the common risks of relying on greenwash and false product claims.

Getting proof of what's actually happening in the IT supply chain gives any

organization the confidence to stand behind their sustainability efforts,"

Clare Hobby concludes.

Download the report Impacts and Insights: Navigating the Sustainable IT

Revolution. ( https://tcocertified.com/2021-impacts-and-insights/ )

Toward sustainable IT products

With over 30 years of experience, TCO Certified is the world-leading

sustainability certification for IT products. Our comprehensive criteria are

designed to drive social and environmental responsibility throughout the

product life cycle. Covering 11 product categories including displays,

computers and mobile devices, compliance is independently verified, both pre

and post certification.

Contact

Cassandra Julin

+46(0)702866861

press@tcodevelopment.com

Press Room ( https://tcocertified.com/press-room/ )

SOURCE TCO Development