CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
My Green Lab® Certification
Join 4,000+ certified labs committed to sustainable science. Cut costs, improve efficiency, and embed green practices with globally recognized lab certification.
Start CertificationMeasurable results: over 5x ROI
Labs certified through My Green Lab® report measurable cost savings through strategic sustainability improvements.
35%
reduction in energy consumption through lab efficiency upgrades and behavior changes in lab operations.
75%
reduction in waste by narrowing chromatography tubing to reduce material use and waste.
460,000
gallons water saved annually from improved fume hood and autoclave practices across three labs.
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A clear path to certification
Take action with our step-by-step process. Measure progress and demonstrate sustainability success across your organization.
Setting the standard
My Green Lab Certification is the industry's most widely recognized lab sustainability program...
What makes My Green Lab Certification unique?
Turn your sustainability goals into action with a proven framework that brings structure, credibility, and momentum to every lab environment.
Trusted
by over 4,000 certified labs and 50,000 scientists across 50+ countries.
Endorsed
by UN-backed Race to Zero and U.S. EPA for its rigorous, science-driven approach.
Verified
by independent third-party verification by Impact Laboratories to ensure integrity and accountability.
What My Green Lab Certification supports
My Green Lab Certification turns ambitious sustainability goals into daily lab actions—guiding progress across 14 core categories from energy to engagement.
SUSTAINABILITY CULTURE
INFRASTRUCTURE ENERGY
PLUG LOAD ENERGY
IT & COMPUTING
ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY
WATER
CHEMICALS
SYNTHETIC CHEMISTRY
PURCHASING
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
TRAVEL
WASTE
FIELD WORK
ANIMAL RESEARCH
A certified partnership for third-party verification
My Green Lab partners with Impact Laboratories to independently verify certification results—bringing trust and integrity to your sustainability journey.
Verification Details
Your path to certification
Our structured program is built around four key stages. Recertification occurs 2 years after certification date. Baseline step isn't required for recertification.
Baseline Assessment
- Baseline Engagement Survey (50% Participation Required)
- Assessment Tool
- Review Impact Estimator
- Submit for Baseline Review
Implementation
- Lab personnel work together to implement changes
- Continue Assessment Tool
- Continue Impact Estimator
Submit Certification
- Retake Engagement Survey (50% Participation Required)
- Submit completed Assessment Tool
- Submit Impact Estimator
Certification Review
- Verification of selected documentation determined through a risk-based assessment
Baseline Assessment
- Baseline Engagement Survey (50% Participation Required)
- Assessment Tool
- Review Impact Estimator
- Submit for Baseline Review
Implementation
- Lab personnel work together to implement changes
- Continue Assessment Tool
- Continue Impact Estimator
Submit Certification
- Retake Engagement Survey (50% Participation Required)
- Submit completed Assessment Tool
- Submit Impact Estimator
Certification Review
- Verification of selected documentation determined through a risk-based assessment
Five levels to recognize your progress
Labs receive a certification level—Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Green—based on depth and breadth of sustainable practices adopted.
Bronze
40% score on Certification Assessment
Silver
50% score on Certification Assessment
Gold
60% score on Certification Assessment
Platinum
70% score on Certification Assessment
Green
80% score on Certification Assessment
"We proudly operate 17 labs globally, all of which have achieved My Green Lab Certification. The My Green Lab program has been instrumental in fostering a culture of sustainability and engaging employees at all sites. It helps support our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world and features prominently in our annual sustainability report."
Dean McLean
Director, Environmental Health and Safety, IQVIA Laboratories
CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC LABS
Certification built for patient-focused lab environments
Tailored for labs handling patient samples, clinical trials, and diagnostic workflows. Addresses automated systems and regulatory requirements while delivering measurable ROI.
Tools that power your certification journey
Built-in tools make it easy to engage teams, track progress, and measure sustainability impact effectively.
ENGAGEMENT SURVEY BUILD TEAM BUY-IN FROM DAY ONE
Engagement Survey
Launch your sustainability journey with a quick, lab-wide survey designed to raise awareness and encourage participation in sustainability efforts.
SET GOALS AND STAY ON TRACK
Assessment Tool
Use a structured, interactive framework that guides labs through certification with confidence and supports goal-setting at every level.
QUANTIFY AND COMMUNICATE IMPACT
Impact Estimator
Translate your efforts into data. Measure savings in energy, water, waste, and more to support reporting and demonstrate ROI.
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