Certifications and Standards

As the world starts to experience the most adverse effects of the climate crisis and our degrading environment, the reduction of business environmental impact is crucial in every sector. In scientific research, this implies the need for sustainability standards compatible with research quality. However, there is currently no reliable way of measuring the environmental sustainability of research practices. This chapter delves into the current state of science sustainability certifications, the urge to establish and apply sustainability standards and the research model necessary to allow the transition to sustainable research practices. We also propose a framework that would allow the use of existing tools to shape environmental policy on scientific research.