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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ul's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

47

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Ul's score of 47 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

98%

Ul's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, UL Solutions Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 119,329,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, alongside 22,555,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 44,573,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). This reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. UL Solutions has set ambitious targets to significantly reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, UL Solutions is committed to 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, also by 2032. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. UL Solutions' proactive approach underscores its dedication to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices within the professional services sector.

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2018201920222023
Scope 1
14,443,350
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Scope 2
15,333,090
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ul's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Ul is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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