Changing Behaviours to Decarbonise Laboratories
After two years of analysis, research, and debate with more than 50 lab owners, operators, and developers, GXN and London-based Project Management company 3PM are publishing a range of practical, achievable guidance on decarbonising laboratories and life sciences buildings to support laboratories' transition towards a low-carbon future.
The Carbon Challenge
The urgency of moving toward net zero is a given. Science organisations in the UK are particularly setting ambitious climate targets, with some deadlines as soon as 2030. However, how we get there is less clear.
Becoming a climate leader in the laboratory setting is not just a moral imperative, but a strategic move that positions laboratories to thrive in an increasingly sustainability-conscious world.
Organisational Change
To understand how scientists in the UK perceive the environmental challenge in their daily work, we have interviewed more than 50 people from across a wide selection of roles within science organisations.
A Holistic View of Science Organisations: Organisational change should start with understanding the needs and experiences of people in the lab.
Improving Operations
Single-use plastics, non-recyclable materials, hazardous chemicals. Laboratories generate a substantial amount of waste. This poses a significant environmental and logistical challenge. Yet, many scientists remain unaware of the misuse cycle of lab equipment. Moreover, there is a lack of transparency regarding the environmental footprint of lab operations which makes it hard for lab managers to prioritise strategies and truly mitigate the impact.
Better Buildings
Adopting a balanced approach to product and market fit, alongside adaptability and low carbon design choices, allow teams to create lab buildings that meet the needs of occupiers without sacrificing long term sustainability.
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James Buckley-Walker - Partner, 3PM james.buckley-walker@3pm.uk.com