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Martin Farley is the Associate Director of Environmental Sustainability at UKRI and a pioneering sustainability specialist with a global background. Raised between France and the United States, Martin became the UK and Europe’s first full-time sustainable laboratory specialist at the University of Edinburgh. He went on to initiate and lead sustainable science and laboratory programmes at King’s College London and UCL, and founded Green Lab Associates in London. Martin is the creator of the LEAF programme, a leading framework for sustainable research, and currently leads UKRI’s SPARKHub initiative. He is also a co-founder of UKNSR (UK Network for Sustainable Research), and an active contributor to national efforts such as the NUS-led Green Impact Labs Tab initiative. His work has been recognised with numerous awards, including the Green Gown Award for Sustainability Professional, a Papin Medal, and the EMBO Award for Sustainable Laboratories in 2024. He is an IEMA Fellow and a sought-after consultant, speaker, and educator in the field of sustainability. Martin is the editor of the forthcoming book The Sustainability of Science and author of several influential publications on sustainable research and green lab practices. With his visionary leadership and steadfast commitment, Martin continues to shape the future of sustainable laboratories and research environments worldwide.