My Green Lab has introduced a new group of ACT Ecolabel Channel Partners, marking a significant expansion of how verified environmental data will be delivered to scientists and procurement teams. The participating organizations—Avantor, Cenmed Enterprises, Fisher Scientific, Labviva, Lasec Group, MarathonLS, Quartzy, and Thomas Scientific—will integrate the ACT Ecolabel into their purchasing platforms to support more transparent, sustainability-aligned product selection.
According to My Green Lab, the ACT Ecolabel provides third-party verified environmental performance data through a standardized, science-based scoring system. By embedding these data directly into commonly used procurement systems, the Channel Partners aim to give customers clearer insight into product impact during the purchasing process. This integration is positioned to help labs make more informed decisions as sustainability, regulatory expectations, and Scope 3 reporting become increasingly central to operations.
ACT Ecolabel 2.0 standard drives rapid growth in audited products
The launch of the Channel Partners comes as the ACT Ecolabel Program scales under its revised 2.0 standard. More than 2,000 products from over 40 manufacturers are currently undergoing audits, with the first ACT 2.0-certified products already added to the database. Another 2,100 products remain certified under the earlier ACT 1.3 Standard, and more than 60 manufacturers are now participating.
My Green Lab notes that the updated standard offers a consistent framework to evaluate environmental performance across consumables, reagents, PPE, chemicals, and equipment. The ACT Ecolabel also includes reported energy and water consumption for laboratory equipment, measured through standardized protocols designed to model real-world use. This type of independently verified performance data supports labs seeking to reduce energy consumption and better manage plug-load demands.
New regulatory pressure increases the need for verified data
The expansion of the ACT Ecolabel aligns with broader global shifts in sustainability and procurement oversight. New anti-greenwashing laws and updated procurement standards worldwide are increasing the need for transparent, independently verified sustainability claims.
My Green Lab states that the ACT Ecolabel Program is approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency and aligned with sustainability regulations in the European Union and other regions. Because the standard reports on recycled and recyclable content, product carbon footprint, circularity programs, and shipping improvements, it offers a consistent structure for manufacturers and distributors preparing for more stringent reporting requirements.
For lab managers navigating increased ESG expectations, this type of verified data reduces uncertainty when evaluating new products or supplier claims.
Implications for procurement, compliance, and sustainability
For laboratory leaders, the rollout of ACT Ecolabel Channel Partners signals a meaningful shift in how sustainability information will appear in day-to-day procurement workflows. As distributors integrate ACT data into catalogs and purchasing systems, lab managers will have easier access to environmental performance scores while evaluating product fit, cost, and availability.
This development supports several ongoing priorities in lab operations, including responsible purchasing, compliance with sustainability commitments, and the ability to document Scope 3 emissions reductions. With more products undergoing ACT 2.0 audits and distributors preparing to display verified scores, labs can expect greater transparency in the supply chain and more actionable data to guide decision-making.
This article was created with the assistance of Generative AI and has undergone editorial review before publishing.
