Green Lab Consultancy: Your path to a sustainable laboratory

Green Lab

Your path to a sustainable laboratory.

Do you want to reduce energy consumption and costs in your existing labs? Our sustainability booster “GreenBasics” is just what you need. With this modular consulting program, you can achieve maximum savings in short time; either by focusing on the largest potential savings or by taking a holistic approach towards “Zero Carbon.”

In our introductory video, we explain all the possibilities:

The Green Lab Program Overview

Waldner offers with GreenBasics a modular sustainability program for a resource-efficient laboratory operation.

GreenBasics | Online-Training
Start by yourself and easy with the first topics:

Self-learning videos: approx. 5 minutes per focus topic
Individual online trainings by our GreenBasics experts

Time investment: 5–90 minutes
Target group: Individuals or lab teams

GreenBasics | Compact Program
Short on time? We identify the biggest potential savings:

4 Workshops
3 out of 14 focus topics
Additional options as needed

Time investment: 1 day
Target group: Lab users & facility management

GreenBasics | Holistic Approach
Take a holistic approach to sustainability, including My Green Lab® certification:

5 Workshops + 2 Online-Assessments
All 14 focus topics
Additional options as needed

Time investment: Starting from 2 days
Target group: Lab users, Lab managers, Facility managers, Procurement experts, Health & Safety officers

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More options for your Green Lab

With our technical inspection and sensor package, we conduct a comprehensive analysis of your lab system to identify targeted improvements. Supported by smart tools, trainings and ROI evaluations, we help you drive sustainability in your lab efficiently and transparently.

Technical Inspection

Have your lab systems checked by professionals to identify improvement measures. During an on-site technical check, our experts analyse, f. e.:

Room and ventilation technology,
Laboratory equipment,
Unexpected heat and cold points, (with Thermoscans),
And many more details.

Sensor Package for Real-time Analysis & Monitoring

Want to analyse your lab during a period to set the right measures? Our compact sensor set can be easily installed via Plug & Play and captures data like:

Freezer or fume hood opening intervals and time logs,
Energy consumption of laboratory equipment or entire lab department,
Air and light quality of the room,
and much more.

The measured data is analyzed locally and displayed on site with a display. Alternatively, can be transmitted to any display by cloud.

Smart Toolbox

Looking for small and fun tools to speed up the implementation of your measures? We can provide stickers, posters, checklists and many clever templates to accelerate the process.

Green Lab Training

Do your employees need sustainability training in the lab? Our GreenBasics online training is ideal for this. Use our informative self-learning videos or book individual online training with our experts.

ROI-Evaluations & Lifecycle Costs

Do you want to compare potential energy-saving measures to make smart investments?

With our tools, we calculate which savings (kWh/year, CO₂ emissions, etc.) can be achieved with certain time and cost investments. The ROI helps you decide clearly when investments will pay off and what this means for the entire lifecycle.

Technical Customer Service

Do you need technical support in implementing your sustainability strategy? Our Waldner customer service team can visit you on-site and assist with optimisations, retrofits, maintenance, and general service as needed.

Your Green Lab, tailored to your needs

GreenBasics adapts to your needs – from quick wins to comprehensive certification. Consult with the Waldner experts today:

What are the benefits of GreenBasics?

GreenBasics is a modular and scalable solution that allows you to start saving immediately and expand your sustainability program to other topics and locations as needed. With Waldner, you receive comprehensive support, from consulting to technical services, to efficiently implement your sustainability goals.

Modular from small to large

GreenBasics is modular and scalable: Start tomorrow with concrete actions! Expand your sustainability program step-by-step to cover up to 14 topics and, if necessary, involve additional departments or locations.

Holistic support

At Waldner, you get consulting, certification and technical customer service from a single source. Whether online, hybrid, or on-site: Our experts assist you with training, inspections, assessments, workshops, retrofits, maintenance and an extensive know-how.

Save time and internal resources

Many of our customers want to implement a Green Lab but lack the time and resources. No problem: We manage the entire process and involve the necessary people only when required.

Quick Tips

Sustainability can be so simple: reduce energy consumption and master sustainability.

Tolga Berk

Senior Consultant & Biologist | LEED® Green AssociateTM | My Green Lab® AP

Curious?

Simply contact me. I'd be happy to introduce our GreenBasics program in a non-binding 30-minute online session.

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1. Inspection

2. Workshop

3. Implementation

4. Certification

The process with Waldner

How does Waldner help you implement a Green Lab? Here's a look at our process.

Step 1: Inspection

Illustration für Analyse und Bestandsaufnahme

In the first step, we analyse the status quo with you:

How are the labs being used?
Where are the biggest consumers?
What optimisation potentials are there?

The insights gained are presented to you clearly: Our online collaboration tool is continuously updated with information, know-how, and action plans, available to all participants at any time.

Step 2: Workshop and Action Plan

Our GreenBasics team organises a workshop day with all stakeholders (on-site, hybrid, or remote). The choice of participants depends on the selected focus topics and may include Facility management, Lab users, Lab managers, Purchasing, as well as Health & Safety teams.

We present best practice examples, discuss our prepared measures with you, and prioritise them. At the end of the workshop day, you will have a well-thought-out action plan for each focus topic.

Step 3: Implementation

Now it's time to implement: In short monthly online meetings, we discuss the current status of the measures and the next steps. Our GreenBasics experts are at your side with extensive know-how.

Our customer service can also support you actively on-site. We are happy to provide our ready-made materials like stickers, posters or other smart tools. This makes the process fun and speeds up implementation.

Step 4: Certification (Optional)

Would you like official recognition for your sustainability initiative? Thanks to our cooperation with the non-profit organisation My Green Lab®, this is possible.

You can carry out a "Baseline Assessment" before starting the measures and a "Certification Assessment" after successful implementation. Our GreenBasics program ensures that you are well prepared for this.

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The focus topics in the Green Lab

Based on the criteria from My Green Lab® we offer 14 focus topics to choose from. Decide for yourself which topics you want to start with. Many of our customers initially focus on the "Quick Wins" and later dive deeper into more detailed topics.

Community

Sustainability is a team effort: share experiences and work together.

Waste Reduction

“Reduce, reuse, recycle!” is the guiding principle in Green Lab to minimize waste.

Resource Management

Save resources, time and money by effectively managing your laboratory.

Purchasing

Purchasing is a key lever for the sustainability and cost-effectiveness of your lab.

Green Chemistry

Environmental impact from chemicals can be minimised with 12 measures.

Water

Savings in water consumption can often be implemented in no time.

Plug Load

Devices running on power sockets are energy consumers: here’s how to handle them smarter.

Fume Hoods

A fume hood consumes as much energy as a family house. Here's what you can do.

Cold Storage

Energy-intensive freezers and cold rooms offer substantial savings potential.

Large Equipment

Vacuum pumps, sterilisers, etc.: together, we identify the biggest energy consumers.

Infrastructure Energy

Ventilation, HVAC systems, heating, or lighting offer significant savings potential.

Travel

Air travel, transport and daily commuting can impact your environmental impact.

Field Work

It is also important to question habits when conducting research outside the laboratory.

Animal Research

Despite strict standards in animal research, savings measures are still possible.

Any other questions?

Here we address the most frequently asked questions about the Green Lab.

How much energy can I save with GreenBasics?

This depends on the current status of your labs. Our technical experts work together with facility management to identify what's technically possible – while our process experts collaborate with lab users to assess what’s reasonable based on usage and workflows. The intersection of technology and processes often reveals unexpected potential.

Typical savings from our consulting projects (approximate figures):

Infrastructure Energy
(Ventilation system for a standard 100 m² lab)

- 7.500 € per room/year

(ø consumption per room= 0,025 Tsd.m³/h/m² * 24 h * 365 days * 100 m² * 1 € – with approx. 35% savings potential)

Fume Hoods
(Standard fume hood 1,50 m)

- 1.500 € per hood/year

(ø consumption per hood = 0,6 Tsd.m³/h * 24 h * 260 days * 1 € – with approx. 38% savings potential)

Cold Storage
(Freezer -80 °C)

- 1.500 € per device/year
(3.000 kg CO₂)

(ø consumption per device = 20 KWh/ day * 365 days * 0,20 €/KWh – approx. 30% savings potential = 450 €/ year + room cooling reductions = 750 €/year + extended lifespan savings = 250 €/year | CO₂: 0,4 kg/KWh)

Large Equipment
(Incubator, Biosafety Cabinet, Vacuum Pumps)

- 150 € per device/year
(300 kg CO₂)

(ø consumption per device = 3.000 KWh/ year * 0,20 €/KWh – approx. 25% savings potential | CO₂: 0,4 kg/KWh)

Plug Load
(HPLC/ Water Bath/ Hot plate/ Computer)

- 25 € per device/year
(50 kg CO₂)

(ø consumption per device = 500 KWh/year * 0,20€/KWh – with approximately 25% savings potential | CO₂: 0,4 kg/KWh)

What investment is required for GreenBasics?

Depending on your budget and internal capacities, you can start with a low-cost Online Training and implement the first measures independently. With our Compact Program, we focus on 3 key topics and support you with joint workshops and plenty of know-how. The Holistic Approach examines all focus areas and develops sustainability strategies with an extended team. Thanks to the modular structure, GreenBasics adapts to your individual needs and possibilities.

Why should I do the My Green Lab® certification with Waldner?

Since certification is an online self-assessment, many organisations require additional support. Waldner is official “Accelerator Partner” of My Green Lab® and can optimally assist you with the certification process:

Comprehensive support from a single source
Waldner provides consulting, certification, and technical customer service, whether online, hybrid, or on-site. Our technical and process experts assist with training, inspections, workshops, retrofits, maintenance, best-practice examples and extensive know-how. Additionally, we offer smart tools, training videos, sensor packages for real-time analysis & monitoring and much more.
Save time and internal resources
Often, there’s a lack of internal resources and external expertise. We manage the entire process and involve the right people at the right time. This way, you can focus on your work while we handle the necessary steps for successful certification.

In which countries can Waldner support me?

Online everywhere
With our professional remote services, we can support you worldwide. Consulting is provided via smart online tools and collaborative project boards. On-site inspections and technical support can even be provided via AI assistance systems.
On-site in many countries
We also have technical and process experts in many countries who can actively support you locally. Feel free to contact us for more information.

What are the benefits of a Green Lab?

Laboratory buildings consume 10 times more energy and 4 times more water than office spaces. A Green Lab can significantly reduce the environmental impact. Besides, a sustainable lab offers additional benefits:

Cost savings
Improved profitability
Compliance with ESG guidelines
Positive image & better working conditions
Adhering to regulatory requirements

For more information, read our magazine article “Sustainability in the Laboratory.”

What details does the GreenBasics Online Training include?

Time investment: 5 – 90 min
Target group: Individuals or lab teams

Self-learning videos
Our "Pro-Videos" explain compact knowledge in a short time. Each focus topic includes "Quick Tips," "Detailed Strategies," and a "Q&A." Each video is about 5 minutes long.
Individual online trainings
Whether for 30, 60, or 90 minutes, our GreenBasics experts advise you on the topic of your choice.

What details does the GreenBasics Compact Program include?

Time investment: 1 day
Target group: Lab users & facility management

Scope
4 Workshops: 1x Kick-off (2h), 2x Half-day workshop (3h each), 1x Follow-up-Workshop (1h)
Focus topics
3 out of 14 possible topics: Community, Waste Reduction, Resource Management, Purchasing, Green Chemistry, Water, Plug Load, Fume Hoods, Cold Storage, Large Equipment, Infrastructure Energy, Travel, Field Work, Animal Research.
Result
A well-structured online project board with all the information, individual action plans, smart tools and short videos with tips & tricks.
Additional options
On-site inspection, sensor package for real-time analysis & monitoring, ROI evaluations, My Green Lab® certification, customer service for retrofits & optimisations, and more.

What details does the holistic GreenBasics program include?

Time investment: Starting from 2 days
Target group: Lab users, Lab managers, Facility managers, Procurement experts, Health & Safety officers

Scope
5 Online-workshops: 1x Kick-off (2h), 2x Half-day workshops (3h each), 2x Follow-up-workshop (1h)
2 Online Online-Assessments: 1x My Green Lab® Baseline Assessment (175 questions, minimum 50% participation), 1x My Green Lab® Certification Assessment
Focus topics
All 14 focus areas: Community, Waste Reduction, Resource Management, Purchasing, Green Chemistry, Water, Plug Load, Fume Hoods, Cold Storage, Large Equipment, Infrastructure Energy, Travel, Field Work, Animal Research
Result
A well-organised online project board with all information, reports from the My Green Lab® Baseline Assessment, individual action plans, smart tools and short videos with tips & tricks.
Additional options
On-site inspection, sensor package for real-time analysis & monitoring, ROI evaluations, customer service for retrofits & optimisations, and more.