Research labs are responsible for approximately 5% of all carbon emissions in the United States, with each lab emitting 3-10 times the carbon as comparable office buildings. In fact, a single fume hood can use as much energy in a day as 3.5 average US households.
Sustainability is becoming more important by the day due to the increasing threat of anthropogenic climate change, habitat destruction, and resource scarcity. Engaging in sustainable practices ensures the continued abundance of resources for future generations. This reality has caused governments at the local, state, federal, and international level to institute regulations that make these practices not only encouraged, but legally required.
In addition, many organizations have begun incorporating sustainability into their business models in order to maintain a competitive edge in a market that increasingly demands environmental and social stewardship from its participants. Scoring highly on sustainability accreditations, offering sustainable products, and promoting sustainability will improve your organization’s impact while reaching a more diverse customer base.
