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UL, formerly known as Underwriters Laboratories, is a global safety certification company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, USA. Founded in 1894, UL has established itself as a leader in the safety science industry, providing testing, inspection, and certification services across various sectors, including consumer electronics, building materials, and healthcare. With a commitment to innovation, UL offers a range of core services, including product safety testing, performance testing, and sustainability certification, ensuring that products meet rigorous safety standards. The company is renowned for its comprehensive approach to risk management and compliance, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide. UL's notable achievements include its role in developing safety standards and its extensive network of laboratories and experts across North America, Europe, and Asia, solidifying its position as a key player in the global market.

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Ul's score of 44 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ul's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, UL Solutions Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 22460000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 52066000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 61511000 kg CO2e (location-based) for Scope 2, and 149126000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (36215000 kg CO2e), capital goods (27377000 kg CO2e), and business travel (18170000 kg CO2e). For 2023, UL Solutions Inc. disclosed Scope 3 emissions of approximately 138922000 kg CO2e, with similar categories contributing to the total. In 2022, the reported Scope 3 emissions were about 124301000 kg CO2e. UL Solutions Inc. has committed to ambitious climate targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by 2032 from a 2022 baseline. Additionally, it targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, covering categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and business travel, within the same timeframe. These commitments reflect UL Solutions Inc.'s dedication to sustainability and align with global efforts to mitigate climate change. The data is cascaded from UL Solutions Inc., which operates as a current subsidiary, ensuring a consistent approach to emissions reporting and reduction initiatives.

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20182019202220232024
Scope 1
14,443,350
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Scope 2
15,333,090
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ul's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ul is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ul is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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