My Green Lab

The upcoming CNIC PhDay 2024, “Learning from the Past for a Better Future,” will delve into the role and impact of science within the environment and society. The event, being held on November 29th at the CNIC - Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research / Centro Nac. Investigaciones Cardiovasc. in Madrid, Spain, is an open forum for undergraduate and graduate students, lab technicians and postdoctoral researchers to develop their careers as scientists, exchange new ideas and network. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/g-7_Ewmw Carlo Battisti

𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗠𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 In 2023, Biogen became the first large biotech company to achieve 100% My Green Lab Certification across all its laboratories, setting a new standard for #sustainability in the biotech industry. By improving efficiency and reducing waste, water, and energy consumption, Biogen has been decreasing its environmental impact and advancing its commitment to sustainability. “𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘣 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴,” shared Tooba Gilani, Senior Associate II, EHS (Site Environmental Compliance Lead), who spearheaded Biogen’s My Green Lab work. Biogen’s success isn’t just a milestone—it’s a call to action for labs worldwide to prioritize sustainability. 🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gHmsekur

Hazardous chemicals are taken for granted as being part of the lab environment. But they don't always have to be used. Here are three key facts about #GreenChemistry and its importance for lab sustainability. 

This month's #HowToGreenLab tip is to label energy-intensive equipment. Help your lab save energy by labeling energy-intensive equipment with reminders to turn it off when not in use. Start by identifying equipment such as biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, and spectrometers that consume high amounts of energy. Add simple, clear instructions like “Turn Off When Not in Use” or “Shut Down Overnight” directly on the equipment. To make it engaging, consider using creative designs or mascots to make the labels more memorable. Additionally, monitor how often equipment is left on and share the energy savings achieved with the team to reinforce the importance of this practice. This small step can significantly reduce energy consumption while fostering a culture of #sustainability in the lab. #energy #greenlabs

I'll be at the All Ireland Water & Wastewater Expo in LeopardsTown today. Drop me a line or comment below if you'd like to meet up and talk about sustainability.

Our special virtual event unveiling the 2024 Carbon Impact of Biotech and Pharma Report is starting soon! Join us to hear from industry leaders in sustainable science and gain insights on the #greenlabs community. There is still time to register–do so here: https://lnkd.in/gCmVd5FQ Impact Laboratories We Don't Have Time

Discover how QIAGEN’s QIAwave kits reduce waste and simplify lab work in their upcoming 20-minute online event. Happening on December 5, 2024 at 10am GMT & 5pm GMT, this episode includes everything you need to lighten your lab life, including: -Unboxing the leaner, greener QIAwave kits. No surprises – see exactly what’s inside these more sustainable DNA, RNA or total nucleic acid isolation kits. -A protocol for RNA-sequencing with >80% less pipetting that can save you up to 11 boxes of filter tips (per 192 samples) and prevent a sore thumb. -The introduction of PCR reagents that save space in your freezer and countless tricks for reducing lab electricity consumption. Register for the event: https://lnkd.in/gjjuc2jS

How is the biotech and pharma industry tackling its carbon footprint? My Green Lab's 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 & 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 created with contribution from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), highlights progress while calling for deeper systemic changes as the industry approaches a pivotal moment in its #sustainability journey. The report indicates that the industry has reached a tipping point—with over 25% of companies setting medium-term Scope 1 and 2 targets aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. While more companies than ever have adopted the United Nations Race to Zero, the report stresses that long-term progress hinges on targets expanding to include Scope 3, the indirect emissions from upstream and downstream a company’s value chain The time to act is now. Collective action, supply chain decarbonization, and alignment with the Paris Climate Agreement are essential for a sustainable future. 🔗 Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/gBfj-T8m ✍️ Register for our free COP 29 virtual event this Thursday to dive deeper into the report’s findings: https://lnkd.in/gCmVd5FQ

Don't miss out on our special virtual event as we unveil the 2024 Carbon Impact of Biotech & Pharma Report, happening this Thursday. This is your chance to engage with industry leaders and gain valuable insights into the strides we're making in sustainability across the scientific sector. During this session, our CEO James Connelly will discuss how My Green Lab is propelling the Pharma and Biotech sector to achieve the United Nations-backed Race to Zero Breakthrough Outcome, with a goal to certify 95% of their labs with My Green Lab Certification at the highest ‘Green’ level by 2030. Joining James for the discussion are moderator Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, We Don't Have Time, and speakers Larry Lawrence, VP, Head of Sustainable Finance at ICE and Devin Carsdale, Associate Director of Sustainability at Bristol Meyers Squibb. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gCmVd5FQ

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