Unit awarded new LEAF accreditations for sustainable research

Unit awarded new LEAF accreditations for sustainable research

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We are delighted to announce that the Unit has again achieved multiple accreditations through the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF), a nationally recognised scheme designed to improve the sustainability and efficiency of laboratories.

Seven laboratories at the Unit achieved accreditation for their sustainable practices. The Biomedical Services Facility gained a Bronze award for the first time. The Barron Group and Denison Group both renewed their Bronze awards. The Dupret Group, Sharott Group and Tan Group each enhanced their sustainability practices, gaining Silver awards for the first time. The Magill Group renewed its Silver award from last year.

To gain the awards, each Group was audited for the practical steps they had taken to meet several assessment criteria, including those related to the use of equipment and space, the management of samples and chemicals, ventilation, waste/recycling, and the engagement of colleagues.

Unit Director Professor Peter Magill commented “I am delighted that the Unit’s continued commitment to sustainable research has been recognised in this way. Congratulations to the many Unit members who worked together to identify and act on opportunities to help the Unit reduce its carbon emissions, waste and spend.”

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