What the ACT Ecolabel means for laboratory equipment
The My Green Lab ACT Ecolabel is a third‑party programme that provides clear, verified environmental data for laboratory equipment. It helps scientists and procurement teams assess environmental impact using consistent, reliable information, in line with the Atlas Copco Group’s approach to fact‑based sustainability reporting.
The ACT Certification assessment evaluates key areas, including:
- Energy and water use
- Materials and chemical compliance
- Packaging
- Manufacturing impact
- Product lifetime
- End‑of‑life options
This data is independently verified and presented in a standardised format, making it easier to compare products and support fact‑based sustainability decisions.
Through regular certification cycles, this information is kept up to date and reflects ongoing improvements.
ACT Ecolabel data is available through a standardised product tag and a central database. Users can view region-specific versions (US, EU and UK), helping them interpret the data in line with local requirements while relying on the same verified information.
How to read ACT Ecolabel data
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
Why ACT Ecolabel data matters for purchasing decisions
The ACT Ecolabel provides clear, comparable environmental data that supports:
- Informed purchasing decisions
- Product comparison using consistent criteria
- Sustainability reporting, including Scope 3 emissions
For us at Edwards, ACT Ecolabel Certification provides independent validation of our environmental performance. It supports our participation in sustainability‑focused tenders and helps us meet industry expectations for transparent and responsible product information.
ACT Ecolabel certified Edwards vacuum pumps
The following nXRi dry multistage roots vacuum pumps are ACT Ecolabel certified: nXRi 30, 40, 60, 90 and 120
The assessment includes third‑party‑verified data across multiple environmental categories, including:
- Improvements at our Lutin (Czech Republic) manufacturing facility
- Renewable energy sourcing
- RoHS-compliant material and chemical management
- Material disclosures for product and packaging
- Measured energy consumption
- Expected service life
- End‑of‑life return options
As dry pumps, the nXRi range removes the need for oil disposal, supporting cleaner and more efficient laboratory workflows.
Each certified pump features a QR code on the front, providing direct access to this information and to its ACT Ecolabel certificate and detailed environmental data.
Access and download the labelling information by selecting the appropriate regulatory tag (US, EU, or UK).
We integrate the ACT Ecolabel across our customer touchpoints. This includes adding labels to our product webpages and to the pumps themselves, sharing updates through our communication channels, training our sales teams, and presenting ACT Ecolabel‑certified products clearly at scientific meetings and industry events.
Maintaining verified environmental performance data
We integrate the ACT Ecolabel across our customer touchpoints. This includes adding labels to our product webpages and to the pumps themselves, sharing updates through our communication channels, training our sales teams, and presenting ACT Ecolabel‑certified products clearly at scientific meetings and industry events.
As the certification is valid for two years, taking part in each certification cycle allows us to maintain accurate data and demonstrate our ongoing commitment to improving our products and the information we provide.