Synexa achieves highest My Green Lab certification for sustainable bioanalytical practices
Laboratories are among the most resource-intensive environments in scientific research, consuming vast quantities of energy, water, and disposable materials. However, a growing movement towards sustainable laboratory practices is gaining momentum within the bioanalytical sector, as evidenced by Synexa Life Sciences’ recent achievement.
Certification marks milestone in laboratory sustainability efforts
Synexa Life Sciences has secured the prestigious My Green Lab Certification at the ‘Green’ level – the highest certification available – for its Cape Town, South Africa facility. This certification represents a significant development for the global provider of biomarker and bioanalytical solutions serving the pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO industries.
The comprehensive certification process, initiated in early 2024, required Synexa to implement extensive sustainability measures across multiple operational domains, including laboratory procedures, research methodologies, supply chain management, procurement practices, and financial operations.
These initiatives encompassed energy conservation strategies, transition to reusable laboratory consumables, and implementation of sophisticated recycling programmes for laboratory supplies – all without compromising the scientific integrity that clients expect from a leading bioanalytical service provider.
Integration of sustainability across bioanalytical operations
The certification achievement reflects a systematic approach to environmental responsibility within a highly technical scientific environment. Synexa’s dedication to sustainable practices is particularly noteworthy given the precision-dependent nature of biomarker analysis and bioanalytical work.
Emile Lens, Chief Executive Officer at Synexa Life Sciences, emphasised the significance of this achievement: “Achieving My Green Lab Certification at the Green Level is a significant milestone for us, underscoring our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint and ongoing efforts around lab sustainability. The success of this project showcases our dedication to integrating sustainability into every aspect of our operations, and it’s a testament to the hard work of our team to accomplish this in record time.”
The certification is expected to enhance Synexa’s ability to meet growing client demands for environmentally conscious clinical studies – a trend that continues to gain traction throughout the life sciences sector as pharmaceutical and biotech companies increasingly incorporate environmental considerations into their clinical development programmes.
Organisational commitment to ongoing environmental improvement
Central to Synexa’s environmental initiative was the establishment of a dedicated Green Team, tasked with providing continuous sustainability training to employees across the organisation. This approach fosters a culture of innovation and responsibility that extends beyond mere compliance with certification requirements.
IlaSri Summitt, Sustainability Programs Manager at My Green Lab, recognised Synexa’s accomplishment: “We are thrilled to celebrate Synexa Life Sciences for achieving My Green Lab Certification at the Green Level. Their efforts reflect how labs can integrate sustainability without compromising quality or efficiency. We look forward to continuing to work with them as they advance their sustainability initiatives.”
The company has announced plans to pursue similar certifications for its other laboratory facilities in London, Manchester, and Turku as part of its broader Environmental & Social Governance (ESG) initiative – demonstrating a commitment to expanding its sustainability measures across its global operations.
Implications for bioanalytical research practices
Synexa’s achievement may have significant implications for the broader bioanalytical sector. As a company specialising in complex biomarker identification, development, and analysis using sophisticated techniques such as mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, and genomic services, Synexa demonstrates that sustainability practices can be successfully integrated into technically demanding scientific environments.
With over 200 staff across four global laboratory locations, Synexa’s sustainability initiative potentially influences laboratory practices beyond its immediate operations, setting standards that may resonate throughout its network of pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO partners.
The My Green Lab certification programme itself represents a growing movement within scientific research to address the substantial environmental impact of laboratory operations. As a non-profit environmental organisation, My Green Lab focuses on building a global culture of sustainability in science, developing internationally recognised standards for laboratories and laboratory products.
This certification arrives at a time when life sciences companies face increasing scrutiny regarding their environmental practices, with stakeholders and clients increasingly prioritising partnerships with organisations demonstrating genuine commitment to sustainability alongside scientific excellence.
For bioanalytical researchers and laboratory managers, Synexa’s achievement provides a practical example of how sustainability can be integrated into laboratory operations without sacrificing analytical quality or operational efficiency – and serves as an inspiration for similar initiatives throughout the bioanalytical services sector.
