My Green Lab's Converge Initiative:
Driving Collaborative Supply Chain Engagement
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My Green Lab's Converge initiative is a groundbreaking effort aimed at fostering a comprehensive commitment to sustainability within the pharmaceutical sector. The Converge initiative uniquely draws upon the collective influence of pharmaceutical industry leaders to propel suppliers toward reducing the environmental impact of their operational labs through My Green Lab Certification.
Our Vision with Converge
With a focus on Scope 3 carbon emissions, Converge emphasizes supplier engagement with Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs). Converge will leverage the collective and collaborative efforts of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to encourage suppliers with a large research footprint to reduce the environmental impact of their labs through My Green Lab Certification, a key indicator of progress for the United Nations Climate Change's High-Level Climate Champions 2030 Breakthroughs Race to Zero campaign.
Our Vision with Converge
- Every supplier lab has a thriving culture of sustainability
- Every scientist within the pharma supply chain knows how their actions can make a difference with lab sustainability
- The pharmaceutical sector leads the world on supply chain engagement and inspires other sectors to follow in their footsteps
With a focus on Scope 3 carbon emissions, Converge emphasizes supplier engagement with Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs). Converge will leverage the collective and collaborative efforts of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to encourage suppliers with a large research footprint to reduce the environmental impact of their labs through My Green Lab Certification, a key indicator of progress for the United Nations Climate Change's High-Level Climate Champions 2030 Breakthroughs Race to Zero campaign.
Who is Converge for?
Sponsors: Pharma companies with 10+ labs enrolled in My Green Lab Certification.
Suppliers: Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) and other suppliers with significant laboratory operations.
Sponsors: Pharma companies with 10+ labs enrolled in My Green Lab Certification.
Suppliers: Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) and other suppliers with significant laboratory operations.
Benefits for Suppliers
For suppliers, the benefits are substantial, ranging from cost savings through reductions in energy, water, and waste to an increase in employee engagement in sustainability, contributing to talent retention and attraction. The Supplier Dashboard provides secure access for tracking progress, while the Impact Estimator tool quantifies environmental impact reductions. Educational webinars and a Supplier Network Group further enhance the experience through peer-to-peer learning.
For suppliers, the benefits are substantial, ranging from cost savings through reductions in energy, water, and waste to an increase in employee engagement in sustainability, contributing to talent retention and attraction. The Supplier Dashboard provides secure access for tracking progress, while the Impact Estimator tool quantifies environmental impact reductions. Educational webinars and a Supplier Network Group further enhance the experience through peer-to-peer learning.
Benefits for Pharma Sponsors
As sponsors of this program, pharmaceutical companies gain secure access to the My Green Lab Converge Dashboard, facilitating the utilization of the Impact Estimator Tool. Bi-annual reporting offers insights into the program's uptake and progress among Converge suppliers, leading to recognition at key industry events and through various media channels. Major pharmaceutical players, including AstraZeneca, GSK, Amgen, Merck, and Bristol Myers Squibb, are founding sponsors of the initiative.
Note: To qualify to be a Pharma sponsor, the organization should have 10+ labs enrolled in My Green Lab Certification.
As sponsors of this program, pharmaceutical companies gain secure access to the My Green Lab Converge Dashboard, facilitating the utilization of the Impact Estimator Tool. Bi-annual reporting offers insights into the program's uptake and progress among Converge suppliers, leading to recognition at key industry events and through various media channels. Major pharmaceutical players, including AstraZeneca, GSK, Amgen, Merck, and Bristol Myers Squibb, are founding sponsors of the initiative.
Note: To qualify to be a Pharma sponsor, the organization should have 10+ labs enrolled in My Green Lab Certification.
“My Green Lab Certification and the My Green Lab Ambassador program have been an instrumental educational tool in helping the Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing business line reduce the environmental impact of some of our laboratories. By the end of 2024, we will have certified over 35,000ft2 of laboratory space at two of our Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing sites in the US. As a result of the certification process, we saw an increase in sustainable initiatives and employee engagement among the laboratory scientists as well as an expanded awareness of how behavior changes and conservation efforts in the laboratories can directly contribute to our carbon footprint reduction efforts. Eurofins is committed to certifying more labs through this program and would highly recommend it to other companies looking for solutions to reduce the environmental impact of their laboratory operations.”
-Christina Leslie, Corporate Sustainability Senior Director
What is My Green Lab Certification?
My Green Lab Certification consists of an assessment covering key environmental hot spots found in the laboratory. The program covers fourteen different topics, including waste, water, energy, green chemistry, procurement, and many more. After a baseline assessment is conducted, a report is provided with recommendations for improvements. The lab has a period of time to implement these recommendations, before reassessing to get certified. A key component of Converge is the My Green Lab Certification program, a vital indicator of progress aligned with the United Nations 2030 Breakthroughs Race to Zero campaign. The ultimate aim is to certify 95% of all labs across the value chain at the highest level by 2030.
My Green Lab Certification consists of an assessment covering key environmental hot spots found in the laboratory. The program covers fourteen different topics, including waste, water, energy, green chemistry, procurement, and many more. After a baseline assessment is conducted, a report is provided with recommendations for improvements. The lab has a period of time to implement these recommendations, before reassessing to get certified. A key component of Converge is the My Green Lab Certification program, a vital indicator of progress aligned with the United Nations 2030 Breakthroughs Race to Zero campaign. The ultimate aim is to certify 95% of all labs across the value chain at the highest level by 2030.
