My Green Lab® ACT® Ecolabel Explained Transparent Sustainability Data for Laboratory Equipment
What the ACT Ecolabel is
The ACT Ecolabel is a third‑party‑verified ecolabel specifically designed for laboratory equipment and scientific products. It provides a structured way to evaluate products across several areas, including:
- energy and water use,
- materials,
- packaging,
- manufacturing processes
- end‑of‑life handling.
The aim of the program is to give users transparent information they can trust. By presenting environmental data in a consistent and comparable format, the ACT Ecolabel helps users understand the impact of areas that matter to them when selecting laboratory equipment.
The ACT Ecolabel uses a standardized product tag to present verified environmental information in a clear and consistent way.
Through the ACT Ecolabel database, users can view US, EU, and UK regulatory perspectives, helping them interpret the data in line with regional requirements while relying on the same third‑party‑verified information.
How to read the ACT Ecolabel tag
A. This category is either yes or no
B. Detailed scoring explanations for each category are outlined in the verification guide
C. The sum total of all values equals the Environmental Impact Factor
D. ACT labels are valid for two years from the date of issue
E. Regional labels capture the differences in the Shipping and End of Life impacts for each region (US, EU, UK) in which the product is sold. The regional labels also showcase how the energy usage may vary across the markets and reports the water usage in units specific to the market (gallons per day or liters per day) for equipment.
F. These values are graded on a scale of 1–10, with 1 indicating the lowest environmental impact and 10 indicating the highest environmental impact
G. These values represent actual daily consumption and apply only to equipment
H. A lower number indicates a lower overall environmental impact
The ACT Ecolabel displays verified environmental data in a standardized product tag, making it easy to assess and compare product sustainability.
The label includes an Environmental Impact Scale (1–10), where 1 indicates the lowest impact and 10 the highest, supported by a color scale from green to red.
Environmental performance is evaluated across multiple categories, including manufacturing, materials, packaging, user impact, end‑of‑life, and innovation.
- Most categories are scored on a 1–10 scale, while some are shown as Yes/No indicators.
- The User Impact section provides actual usage data, such as energy consumption, water use, and product lifetime.
All values are combined into a single Environmental Impact Factor, where a lower score indicates a lower overall environmental impact.
Labels are available for different regions (US, EU, UK), reflecting variations in shipping, end‑of‑life handling, and measurement units. Each certification is valid for two years.
How customers benefit
The ACT Ecolabel gives customers access to third-party verified environmental information. It supports product comparison, responsible purchasing decisions, and reporting related to Scope 3 emissions.
It also helps customers understand the environmental information behind each product in a clear and consistent way. With this insight, customers can plan and document their purchasing choices based on reliable data, rather than marketing claims or assumptions.
For organizations with reporting obligations or internal sustainability goals, the ACT Ecolabel provides a practical and standardized reference. It allows procurement teams, laboratory managers, and researchers to align equipment choices with their own requirements and to communicate these decisions within their organizations.
Why it matters for us
The ACT Ecolabel reinforces our commitment to clear and transparent communication. It complements our work within the Atlas Copco Group to support fact‑based sustainability reporting and meets the expectations of many scientific institutions and procurement teams seeking reliable information.
As ACT Ecolabel certifications remain valid for two years, they encourage us to keep improving by providing a structured framework to review our products, materials, and manufacturing practices. By submitting our products for assessment in future cycles, we aim to maintain the certification and support ongoing development.
Our ACT Ecolabel certified vacuum pumps
ECODRY 25 and 35 plus dry multistage roots pumps
These pumps have been certified under the ACT Ecolabel. The certification confirms:
- RoHS‑compliant material selection
- nearly 40% recycled content in packaging
- recorded energy consumption values
- low maintenance needs for up to five years
Access the labelling information by selecting the appropriate regulatory tag (US, EU, or UK).
Each ECODRY plus pump includes a QR code that links to the ACT Ecolabel certificate and detailed environmental data for that specific model.
Where you will see the ACT Ecolabel
We include the ACT Ecolabel on certified pumps, on related product webpages, and in customer and sales materials. It is also present at scientific meetings and part of our conversations with customers.
By including the ecolabel in our marketing and training activities, we help ensure that accurate information is available wherever customers interact with our brand.
Our commitment
We believe that transparent information helps customers choose the solutions that best meet their needs. We will continue to collaborate with My Green Lab and maintain this certification across future product cycles.
