Advancing Laboratory Sustainability: Introducing My Green Lab Certification 2.0

My Green Lab is thrilled to announce the launch of My Green Lab® Certification 2.0, the next generation of the world’s most trusted green lab certification! This enhanced certification program sets a new standard for sustainability in science, featuring advanced tools and resources designed to drive measurable environmental and financial impact in laboratories worldwide. Updates to the program include third-party verification, streamlined engagement surveys, and an integrated Impact Estimator tool.

Recognized by the United Nations Race to Zero campaign as a key measure for progress toward a zero-carbon future, and recommended by the U.S. EPA, My Green Lab Certification is the world’s most trusted green lab certification. The latest updates strengthen the program’s impact while enhancing its rigor, integrity, and scalability.

Key features of My Green Lab Certification include:

• User-Friendly Software Tool – A seamless platform that simplifies project management and helps labs track their sustainability journey with ease.
• Streamlined Engagement Surveys – Shorter, mobile-friendly surveys tailored towards laboratory personnel to boost participation and efficiency.
• Organizational Dashboard – Centralized reporting that provides visibility at both laboratory and institutional levels, tracking sustainability progress toward goals.
• Third-Party Verification – Independent validation by Impact Laboratories ensures alignment with international best practices, providing added credibility to the program.
• Impact Data – The integrated Impact Estimator tool provides insights into resource savings and financial ROI, demonstrating the tangible benefits of sustainability efforts.

AstraZeneca was the first organization to implement the enhanced program in October 2024, setting the stage for widespread adoption of My Green Lab Certification. With today’s official launch, My Green Lab Certification is now ready to deliver measurable environmental and financial outcomes across the scientific community.

Launched on January 30th during a virtual unveiling event, the enhanced program provides laboratories with a comprehensive, user-friendly framework that offers tangible benefits, including:

• Measurable Reductions – Reduces energy, waste, water, and chemical use, leading to cost savings.
• Streamlined Process – Simplified engagement surveys and certification process provides clear, practical steps to build a lasting culture of sustainability.
• Institution-Wide Alignment – Recognizes laboratory-specific and organization-level achievements, enabling certifications on a larger scale.
• Enhanced Program Integrity – Establishes credibility as a sustainability leader through robust third-party verification.

"The enhancements to our certification program reflect My Green Lab’s commitment to continuous improvement and our dedication to empowering labs to lead the charge in environmental sustainability," said James Connelly, CEO of My Green Lab. "With My Green Lab Certification, we’re equipping labs with actionable insights within a user-friendly and powerful platform for driving meaningful change.”

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