Ul
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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Industry Benchmark
Ul's score of 24 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ul's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, UL Solutions Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 22555000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 44573000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside a significant Scope 3 total of about 119329000 kg CO2e. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering direct emissions (Scope 1), indirect emissions from energy consumption (Scope 2), and other indirect emissions (Scope 3). Over the years, UL's emissions have varied, with notable figures including approximately 45752180 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 30984840 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in 2021, and a total of about 38199000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 36293140 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in 2019. The company has also disclosed its Scope 3 emissions, which reached approximately 30993310 kg CO2e in 2019 and 5278960 kg CO2e in 2020. UL Solutions has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by 2032, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, and upstream leased assets, within the same timeframe. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect UL's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,443,350 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 15,333,090 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Ul is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
