The Sustainable Labs Working Group (a working group of the University Lab Safety Committee) was established in October 2014, bringing together students, staff and faculty working to embed sustainability considerations into lab-operations and design. The SLWG meets approximately every 6 weeks and meetings are open to all in the University community interested in contributing to the discussion. To RSVP and/or to propose agenda items, please email the christian.bouchard [at] mcgill.ca (subject: %5BSLWG%5D%20Guest%20attendance%20request%20, body: I%20am%20a%20%5BSTUDENT%2FSTAFF%5D%20member%20in%20%5BFACULTY%2FDEPARTMENT%5D%20and%20I'd%20like%20to%20attend%20the%20Sustainable%20Labs%20Working%20Group%20session%20on%20%5BDATE%5D.%20Please%20confirm%2C%20thank%20you!) (SLWG Chair). This working group is guided by the University鈥檚 Climate & Sustainability Strategy and other .
SLWG Terms of Reference
Mission Statement
Engage the University community in sustainable lab operations and design; promote and recognize efforts to reduce energy, material, and water consumption, manage waste, maximise cost savings and improve safety and accessibility in labs.
- Approved by the SLWG 3 October 2022
Reporting Structure
The Sustainable Laboratory Working Group reports to the University Laboratory Safety Committee (ULSC).
Composition
Members (ex-officio)
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- Hazardous Waste Management
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Procurement Services
- VP Research Office
- 海外直播b站 Office of Sustainability
- Utilities and Energy Management
- Department of Building & Grounds
- 海外直播b站 Green Lab Initiatives
- Design Services (ad hoc)
Mandate
- Work with staff, students and faculties to embed sustainability considerations into laboratory design, processes and practice, in close collaboration with ULSC.
- Support implementation of relevant actions in 海外直播b站's Climate & Sustainability Strategy such as Research & Education, Waste Management, Buildings & Utilities, and Procurement.
- Develop and regularly update guidance and resources for lab users (researchers, students, trainees and lab managers) to support sustainable decision-making and practices in laboratories.
- Provide guidance and feedback on lab sustainability initiatives and engagement programs at 海外直播b站.
- Submit an annual report to the ULSC based on the working group activities from September to June of current fiscal year.