Agilent Wins First Sustainable Lab Product Innovation Award from My Green Lab and Lab Manager
Agilent Technologies has been honored as the inaugural recipient of the Sustainable Lab Product Innovation Award, jointly presented by Lab Manager and My Green Lab. This new industry accolade recognizes measurable, transparent sustainability achievements in laboratory product design and manufacturing, setting a global standard for verified environmental performance.
Award Highlights and Product Recognition
Agilent earned the award for its 1290 Infinity III LC System, an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) platform distinguished by high analytical precision, smart error-reducing features, modular design, and enhanced durability. Evaluated comprehensively through the My Green Lab ACT® Ecolabel program—which includes third-party auditing—the system demonstrated excellence in energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable packaging, product longevity, and end-of-life management. It also features ISO-aligned carbon accounting compatible with Scope 3 emissions reporting, underscoring Agilent’s commitment to environmental transparency.
Importance of Sustainable Purchasing in Labs
The award highlights the significant role lab managers play in advancing sustainability by choosing products and suppliers committed to transparency and ecological responsibility. Lab Manager editorial director Scott Hanton emphasized that purchasing decisions influence manufacturers’ accountability and support environmental goals, reinforcing that sustainability is integral to scientific excellence at every organizational level.
Agilent’s Broader Sustainability Commitment
Beyond this award-winning product, Agilent has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and actively supports customers’ environmental initiatives. Their sustainability initiatives include instrument trade-in programs promoting reuse and recycling, aligning with a circular economy approach in laboratory science.
Industry Impact and Future Directions
This Sustainable Lab Product Innovation Award forms part of an ongoing collaboration between My Green Lab and Lab Manager aimed at inspiring laboratories and manufacturers to convert sustainability intentions into measurable actions. By bridging product design with operational practices, the partnership fosters stronger, more resilient scientific organizations grounded in verified sustainability.
For further information on the ACT Label program and sustainable lab practices, visit mygreenlab.org and labmanager.com.
Source: Lab Manager and My Green Lab, 2024
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