E-BOOK
The Environmental Impact of Science: Why We Need More Sustainable Research
The briefing provides a comprehensive overview of the environmental impacts of research across disciplines and activities, from infrastructures and laboratories to travel, procurement, and computing. It explains why environmental sustainability must be treated as a core value of research organisations, not only to reduce environmental harm, but also to deliver wider organisational and societal benefits, including economic efficiency, safety, credibility, and reputational gains. Developed by Science Europe, this briefing supports the implementation of the Framework for the Environmental Sustainability of Research Organisations and aligns with the organisation's Vision for Research Cultures. It covers topics such as physical research infrastructures, buildings, computing and artificial intelligence, laboratories (STEM), travel and conferences, and other procurement. It also outlines the positive co-benefits of environmental sustainability for research organisations, including increased credibility and reputational gains, competitiveness, cost efficiency, risk management, social inclusion, and legal compliance.
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