{"id":56202,"date":"2023-04-25T17:04:39","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T15:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/i2sl-launches-labs2zero-program-to-help-reduce-energy-and-emissions-from-research-facilities\/"},"modified":"2023-04-25T17:04:39","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T15:04:39","slug":"i2sl-launches-labs2zero-program-to-help-reduce-energy-and-emissions-from-research-facilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/i2sl-launches-labs2zero-program-to-help-reduce-energy-and-emissions-from-research-facilities\/","title":{"rendered":"I2SL Launches Labs2Zero Program to Help Reduce Energy and Emissions From Research Facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Labs2Zero<\/a>–Due to the air quality needs of research, most labs use more energy and generate more greenhouse gas emissions than typical office buildings. To address this issue, the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories<\/a> (I2<\/sup>SL) has launched the Labs2Zero program in cooperation with leading lab experts and sponsor companies to help decarbonize life science facilities.<\/p>\n

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\n\u201cLabs2Zero is a major new initiative helping accelerate the decarbonization of the world\u2019s laboratories to dramatically reduce their emissions,\u201d said I2<\/sup>SL President Gordon Sharp. \u201cOur founding sponsors are at the forefront of sustainable laboratory design, operations, and equipment and continue to demonstrate leadership in making labs more efficient and reducing their impact on climate change.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nLabs2Zero<\/a> will help laboratory owners, operators, designers, engineers, and users better understand their energy use and carbon footprint with tools that are currently in development:<\/p>\n

\nEnergy and Emissions Scorecard for Laboratories:<\/i> Current building energy and emissions rating programs do not properly address laboratories. By inputting data into the I2<\/sup>SL Laboratory Benchmarking Tool<\/a>, lab managers will receive a score to see how they compare to their peers.<\/p>\n

\nActionable Insights and Measures Report:<\/i> Based on their energy and emissions score, labs will receive suggestions for energy and emissions reduction measures and relevant case studies.<\/p>\n

\nDesign2Zero Tool:<\/i> For lab owners and designers wishing to achieve superior energy and emissions performance, Labs2Zero will offer specific systems and design features to include.<\/p>\n

\nCertification, Accreditation, and Training:<\/i> Lab owners that seek independent verification will be able to have trained, accredited professionals certify their scores.<\/p>\n

\nTo help launch the program, experienced professionals from the lab architecture, engineering, life science real estate, academic, lab supply, and pharmaceutical community are contributing their time and expertise to a variety of technical advisory councils<\/a> that will ensure the program meets the needs of lab stakeholders. In addition, contributions from founding sponsors will help fund development of criteria and tools to support the Labs2Zero program components.<\/p>\n

\nLabs2Zero Founding Sponsors<\/b><\/p>\n