The Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) is a global initiative which recognises labs for their sustainability work and practices. Labs across Chemistry, the School of Life Sciences, Warwick Medical School and the Research Technology Platforms have taken part in recent years and we’d like to encourage even more of you to get involved and be recognised for your efforts to reduce your impact, whilst also being involved in world class teaching and research.

Laboratories can work towards achieving bronze, silver and gold levels covering criteria such as waste and recycling, equipment management, procurement, awareness and more. Laboratories who have participated previously have commented on how easy it is to submit for the bronze award as many of the criteria will have already been fulfilled as part of establishing a well run lab.

The deadline for submission is the end of April with short audits taking place in May/June before awards are announced over the summer. It’s easy to register and the submission is straightforward.

• Not been involved before? Please consider doing so as it’s a great and easy way to get recognised for your work.
• Participated last year but not sure what to do next? If you wish to maintain your award, you can login and make any necessary changes before re-submitting. OR you could review the next level criteria and submit for that.

For more information on getting involved please contact Katherine Mayfield (katherine.mayfield@warwick.ac.uk) or Lesley Ward (lesley.a.ward@warwick.ac.uk).