Our Labs Achieve Exceptional Sustainability Scores with 'My Green Lab Certification'

We are thrilled to announce that all our laboratories: Variable Atmosphere and Light Lab, Plant Atmosphere Interactions Lab, and Paleo-Botanical Lab have achieved outstanding results in the My Green Lab Certification process. Led by Professor Jennifer McElwain and dedicated teams, each lab has earned impressive 90+ scores in recognition of their exceptional commitment to sustainability in research.

A special thank you goes to former Research Assistant Katie O’Dea and Christos Chrondogiannis for their invaluable contributions to making this achievement possible. Their efforts were instrumental in the success of this project.

My Green Lab is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving sustainability in scientific research, particularly within laboratory environments. The My Green Lab Certification is globally recognised as the gold standard for laboratory sustainability practices and is endorsed by the United Nations Race to Zero Campaign as a key indicator of progress towards a zero-carbon future.

By achieving My Green Lab Certification, our labs have demonstrated leadership in sustainable research practices. These labs are now part of a select group of research institutions that have met the highest standards of environmental responsibility. Their certification underscores the importance of integrating sustainability into scientific research without compromising excellence.