EMR Achieves LEAF Silver Accreditation
The Centre for Experimental Medicine and Rheumatology (EMR) is proud to announce that our laboratory spaces have officially been awarded the Silver Award under the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) for July 2026. This achievement highlights our team's ongoing commitment to reducing our environmental impact while maintaining world-class research standards.
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EMR Driving Sustainable Research
LEAF is a certification scheme designed to improve sustainability and efficiency within laboratory environments. To achieve the Silver standard, EMR successfully implemented key criteria across critical operational areas, including equipment efficiency, chemical management, and waste reduction. By adopting these sustainable practices, our labs are not only significantly reducing carbon emissions but are also driving financial savings, proving that high-quality scientific research and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.
Please refer to the QMUL's Current LEAF Awards page to view the full details of the framework and institutional progress.