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Martin Farley
Director Martin Farley martin@greenlabassociates.com

Raised between France and the US, Martin started down the path of becoming a researcher in his university years, taking him to Canada, the US, and the Netherlands. This path was interrupted though, when his passion for sustainability led him to become the UK's (and Europe’s) first full-time sustainable laboratory specialist at the University of Edinburgh. After he moved south to London where he founded Green Lab Associates, while establishing the sustainable labs program at King's College London (where he was recognized with the Green Gown - Sustainability Professional award). Today he consults for a variety of institutions, whilst regularly speaking and teaching on the topic.

Martin has been recognized in the sector through:
Winner of the EMBO Lab Sustainability Award.
Winner of the EAUC's Sustainability Professional Green Gown award for investigating sample storage temperatures and pioneering sustainable laboratory work.
• Read articles from Nature on Green labs and Reproducibility and Research
Further writing on green lab practices
An IEMA Fellowship for helping to pioneer sustainable laboratories in the UK

Thomas Freese
Chief Sustainability Officer Thomas Freese thomas@greenlabassociates.com

Thomas is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at the University of Groningen (NL). His research focuses on key aspects of sustainable and Green Chemistry in the group of BenL. Feringa (Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2016).

His work deals with major challenges associated with green feedstocks and chemical transformations, covering many fundamental aspects of green chemistry, including green building blocks/feedstocks such as lignocellulose, applications of polymers and coatings, photo-, homo- and heterogeneous catalysis, energy carriers, water oxidation, and redox chemistry.

In 2023 he was awarded the Joseph Breen Memorial Fellowship from the ACS Green Chemistry Institute. In November 2021 he initiated the founding of the Green Lab team at the University of Groningen. He now coordinates and conducts the accreditation of laboratories and auditing at the University of Groningen. He further researched sustainable lab practices, co-authored a ‘Sustainability Guidebook’, and performed a case study at the University of Groningen. The data gathered is regularly presented and communicated in scientific articles, newspapers and conferences.

Aaron Kashab
Chief Technical Officer Aaron Kashab aaron@greenlabassociates.com

Aaron is responsible for the company’s technology strategy, driving innovation, and leading the Green STEM certification program. His leadership consistently delivers high-quality, scalable solutions, with a strong track record of successful product implementations and leading cross-functional teams.

At University College London (UCL), Aaron spearheaded the development of the LEAF application and contributed to a double award-winning staff project, demonstrating his ability to lead complex initiatives. He has also mentored junior developers, nurturing the next generation of talent. Beyond UCL, Aaron has played a key role in high-profile projects at private companies, providing expert guidance and ensuring the successful delivery of enterprise-level applications.

Beyond his work at UCL, Aaron has played a pivotal role in several high-profile projects at private companies, where he continues to provide expert guidance and technical leadership, ensuring the successful delivery of enterprise-level applications

We also work with the leading consultants and experts in sustainability, research, and operations.

Matthew Bennett
Sustainable Science Manager Matthew Bennett | Motion Sustainable Laboratories

Matthew brings technical expertise, innovation, and knowledge of embedding sustainability in laboratory operations. He has 15 years experience working in technical operations roles and has led institutional wide sustainable labs programmes in Higher Education. Matthew uses an array of mechanisms for improved efficiency performance, combining his experience in technical operations, environmental sustainability, innovation and project management. His previous projects also include working in partnership with manufacturers to bring innovative laboratory products with sustainability benefits to the commercial market. Matthew founded Motion Sustainable Laboratories Ltd in 2022 and has worked closely with Green Lab Associates since 2018.

Andy Evans
Andy Evans | Green Light Labs (GLL)

Since 2009 Andy has been breaking new ground in lab sustainability. His company, Green Light Laboratories Ltd is an independent consultancy offering a range of services to ensure that any lab can deliver significant running cost savings through best practice, procurement, policy and training. Andy’s customers include Russell Group Universities, funding bodies, procurement consortia, Biotech, and Pharma. Alongside these services Andy also collaborates with manufacturers & research organisations to assess current and new technologies in the lab environment, quantifying the impact of equipment usage and measuring the impacts on procurement choices upon running costs. Andy has extensive knowledge of equipment performance having carried out many case studies on lab equipment, and has been contracted to write the testing procedure for laboratory cold storage units UK-wide.

Andy is one of the industry’s leading presenters, his unique and funny perspective help him to effectively share his knowledge, allowing his audience to make immediate, sustainable changes.

Valeria Scagliotti
Valeria Scagliotti | SustainLability

Valeria merges over a decade of molecular biology research with a commitment to environmental sustainability. She earned her Ph.D. from Queen Mary University of London and served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at King’s College London, where she also became a ‘Sustainability Champion.’

In 2021, Valeria transitioned into sustainability consulting, advising life sciences organizations on green practices. Based in Heidelberg, Germany, she also works on international projects, including the Sustainable European Laboratories Network (SELs). She offers services in English and Italian.

Joanna Marshall-Cook

Following a degree in biochemistry Joanna has 18 years’ experience in sustainability and ESG with over 10 years in the research and innovation space including as Head of Sustainability for University College London.

She has worked with clients ranging from FTSE100 companies to international environmental charities to develop and implement sector-leading carbon and sustainability strategies.

As the co-developer of the LEAF standard for sustainable laboratories (now used by over 120 research institutions internationally) she brings a wealth of experience in transforming laboratories to reduce costs and minimise environmental impact. She also specialises in reducing Scope 3 carbon emissions through the supply chain and supporting organisations to communicate their sustainability story.

Alongside her consultancy practice Joanna is a visual artist whose practice explores environmental themes.