The future of sustainable science is unfolding in labs, boardrooms, and supply chains across the globe. Despite external noise, real progress continues as sustainability becomes embedded in how science is funded, conducted, and scaled. Laboratories are highly resource-intensive environments, yet they also hold immense potential for climate solutions. In this video and article, James Connelly, CEO of My Green Lab and Impact Laboratories, outlines ten key predictions for 2026. Each highlighting a critical shift from ambition to accountability alongside system-wide transformation.
Whether you're just starting your sustainability journey or looking to deepen your lab’s commitment to sustainability, here are 8 impactful actions you can take today to improve energy efficiency in the lab.
Amid the many environmental challenges we face, there are also incredible stories of innovation, resilience, and meaningful change happening all around the world.
Central to the success of the certification process, which is designed to engage scientists and lab professionals, is the Lab Lead—a key champion who takes on the responsibility of guiding their lab through the certification process.
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!
In 2024, My Green Lab and the global green lab community achieved extraordinary milestones, further embedding sustainability into the fabric of scientific research.
Ultra-low temperature (ULT) preservation lab equipment plays a vital—although often overlooked—role in protecting valuable research and products. If this equipment fails, the consequences can be catastrophic, with years of research potentially destroyed and life-saving treatments lost.
Biogen became the first biotech company to achieve 100% My Green Lab Certification across all its laboratories. Sustainability is now embedded in everyday lab operations worldwide.
