| | | | We’ve signed a Concordat, co-developed with the UK Research & Innovation sector, agreeing on a common ambition for the UK to continue delivering cutting-edge research in a more environmentally responsible way. As a signatory, we agree to maintain transparency about the environmental impacts of our research outputs and find new climate-conscious, low-carbon approaches to research and innovation.
Alongside this, we’re introducing new requirements coming into place from 2026, for researchers to demonstrate the environmental sustainability of their laboratories by obtaining green lab certifications, as part of our new policy on environmental sustainability in research. Key requirements include reducing reliance on single-use plastics and energy consumption of freezers and improving the way negative results are shared and discussed. This will affect researchers applying to our funding schemes, as well as all labs and facilities associated with our institutes and the institutions hosting our funded researchers.
We know this will take time and effort and don’t expect you to make these changes alone. Read the blog below to hear more on how this might affect you and please share any challenges you face as you transition to more sustainable research practices. Get in touch for support at policies@cancer.org.uk |
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