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Green Champions

Supporting diagnostic laboratories to integrate environmental sustainability through
practical resources, shared best practice, and collaboration towards a Net Zero NHS.

LabMed Green Champions Group

A team of enthusiastic individuals who first came together in late 2022 in response to the clear need for diagnostic laboratories to support the move towards a Net Zero NHS.

The group’s vision is for environmental sustainability to be fully embedded into diagnostic laboratories. Achieving this requires sustained behavioural change alongside access to relevant information. A big part of the work is maintaining inspiration and motivation, so providing examples and tools for champions to enact change in their own organisations is central. The group also considers the environmental impact of all aspects of LabMed’s work, including the UKMedLab national meeting, bursaries, grants and awards, and its many regionally organised activities.

We are always keen to hear from colleagues about examples of good practice and suggestions for meaningful change.

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External resources

Please note that these are third party resources and the association cannot endorse their quality.

 

Laboratory certification in sustainability:

EFLM Green & Sustainable Laboratory

Resources and certification for making labs more sustainable.

EFLM support laboratories in reducing their environmental impact through practical guidance, shared standards and certification, helping the profession contribute to the transition towards more sustainable healthcare without compromising the quality of diagnostic services.

Learn more about Green & Sustainable Laboratory

LEAF - Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework

The Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework is a standard set by UCL to improve the sustainability and efficiency of laboratories. By joining the LEAF programme, laboratories reduce their carbon emissions and create an environment that supports quality research. Laboratories are awarded bronze, silver or gold level depending on how many sustainable actions they take.

Learn more about LEAF

My Green Lab

My Green Lab® is a globally recognised nonprofit and worldwide leader in promoting sustainability in science. The My Green Lab® certification guides labs toward actionable sustainability practices, while the ACT® Ecolabel helps procurement teams make informed, responsible purchasing decisions.

Learn more about My Green Lab

 

Other external resources:

RCPath: Sustainable pathology practice

Sustainable pathology practice: A toolkit for climate-resilient diagnostics and clinical practice
March 2026  
Dr Shireen Kassam, RCPath sustainability lead for pathology practice  
Lee Onn, medical student

Future NHS Collaboration Platform

Set up a free account and explore the Greener NHS workspace, a platform to share sustainable learning and resources, collaborate and build networks.

Sign up to Future NHS Collaboration Platform

Sustainable Healthcare Networks

The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) Networks Platform helps build a sustainable healthcare community, learn and collaborate with communities to fight the climate crisis.

Learn more about CSH

The Carbon Trust

The Carbon Trust supports organisations across the public and private sectors to accelerate their transition to Net Zero through expert advice, carbon measurement and decarbonisation strategies. It provides practical resources on reducing emissions, help with setting climate targets and embedding sustainability across operations.

Learn more about Carbon Trust

The Greener NHS Training Hub

The Greener NHS Training Hub offers three levels of on-line training to NHS staff:

Introductory Level: Building a net zero NHS (takes around 30 minutes).

Complete introductory training

 

Intermediate level: Carbon literacy for Healthcare (takes around a day).

Complete intermediate training

 

Leadership development: Sustainability Leadership for Greener Health and Care.

This programme is designed to develop your leadership abilities, giving you the tools and knowledge to build a greener, more sustainable health system. It will help you foster confidence in yourself and your capacity to lead the health system towards net-zero.

The course is delivered on-line and is done at your own pace. It runs over a 21-week period, with an expected time commitment of around 6 hours each week.

Complete leadership training

UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

The UK Health Alliance on Climate Change (UKHACC) supports health organisations to promote action on climate change as a public health priority. It provides resources, policy work and practical guidance to help health professionals and organisations embed sustainability and drive climate action across healthcare. 

Learn more about UKHACC

WWF footprint calculator

The WWF footprint calculator allows to understand how lifestyle contributes to carbon emissions across areas such as food, travel, home energy and consumption. Estimate your own personal carbon footprint, and see what steps you can take to reduce it.

Complete the WWF questionnaire