Sustainability Programs

Green Labs Certification

UC San Diego's Green Labs program helps laboratories reduce their environmental footprint without compromising research or safety. This program was formed in 2013 to engage laboratory faculty, staff, and students in performing assessments, reducing waste and improving recycling, replacing inefficient equipment, and transitioning to more sustainable practices.

UC San Diego has joined the California Climate Action Registry and is committed to reaching carbon neutrality. Please consider becoming Green Certified through the Green Office and Green Labs programs. Both certifications only require a brief initial online survey to get started. 

Congratulations on the following Scripps certifications!

Platinum certification

• Scripps Director's Office
• Jensen Lab

Gold Certification

• Bowman Lab
• CA Sea Grant Office
• Flick/Carter Lab
• Gerwick Lab
• Moore Lab
• Scripps Department

Silver Certification

• Birch Aquarium Administration Office
• Choy Lab
• Human Resources
• Scripps Human Resources
• SIO Pelagic Invertebrate Collection

Bronze Certification

• Bartlett Lab
• Birch Aquarium Education Office, Exhibits Office, and Gift Shop
• Deheyn Lab
• Fenical Lab
• Hastings Lab
• Hildebrand Lab
• J. Smith Lab
• Ohman Lab
• Vernet Lab

Green Certification

• Birch Aquarium Visitor Services
• Norris Lab
• Scripps Geological Collections