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Sustainability drives business success – and humanity’s survival

Sustainability is paramount for your enterprise’s continued success — and long-term resilience. Connect with knowledge, guidance and resources so you can confidently navigate an uncertain future. At UL Solutions, we help you prove it.

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Activate and energize your sustainability journey

Right now, organizations worldwide are making fundamental, enterprise-wide changes to business operations, product portfolios, and supply chains. From an existential, competition and compliance perspective, we need to put sustainability at the center of everything we do.

The journey is daunting – but we’re determined to empower our customers to make meaningful changes to revolutionize everything from supply chains to corporate sustainability data communication, decarbonized energy production and healthier indoor environments.

Let’s explore how to create a safer and more sustainable world, together.

 

3x solar growth

Between 2017-2023. Currently, solar makes up 80% of renewable energy worldwide. (Source)

92% global GDP

Now included in national net-zero targets. (Source)

10% more

Consumers are willing to pay higher prices for goods with sustainable label claims. (Source)

49,000

Companies impacted by EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) reporting requirements. (Source)

 

 

Unlocking potential so you can advance resilience

 

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Meet sustainability reporting demands

Corporate sustainability reporting is moving from optional to mandatory — and becoming far more complex. Companies need regulatory knowledge, resources, and strategic clarity to meet the demands of new regulations.

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Accelerate energy decarbonization

Technology driving the decarbonization of transportation, power generation, storage and transmission is advancing rapidly. Energy innovators need services, software and guidance to maintain momentum.

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Reduce impact from the built environment

Improving sustainability can yield significant benefits throughout a building’s life cycle. Seek out trusted materials and proven methods to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, and occupant productivity and wellness.

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Develop more sustainable products

Increasingly, product stewardship must incorporate circular economy principles to reduce environmental impact. Reassure the market that your products are designed and made with sustainability in mind.

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Enhance supply chain transparency

New reporting requirements about your supply chain, from chemical compliance to labor conditions. Learn how regulations and requirements impact your product portfolio, compliance activities, and risk potential.

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Demonstrate sustainability leadership

You’re rising to the challenges of climate change, regulatory escalation, and retailer and consumer needs. Share your story and grow your company reputation through science-based, independent testing.

 

 

 

Empowering progressive sustainability throughout your enterprise

 

Sustainability is no longer a function that belongs to a particular business unit – it's a power strategic driver of change throughout all aspects of your organization. Discover how UL Solutions helps you elevate your perspective and adopt an effective approach.

Energy transition

Move toward a decarbonized future with confidence and address safety and security challenges. We help you embrace evolving standards, shape strategy, and connect with energy testing services.

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Smart and sustainable buildings

Transform buildings into environments that support employee health and wellness, optimize resource consumption and waste, and significantly reduce construction, operational and maintenance costs.

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Product stewardship and life cycle assessment

Manufacturers and brands need to become more accountable for life cycle impact of their products as regulators and retailers, customers and consumers drive the adoption of circular economy principles.

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Enterprise responsibility and brand reputation

Organizations must report on a growing range of sustainability regulations to maintain market access — and enhance brand reputation among buyers seeking more sustainable products and services.

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Holistic sustainability services, software and support

 

We help organizations understand that sustainability is not just a responsibility — it’s an opportunity to rise above the competition, enhance resilience in the face of change, and contribute to better conditions for people and the planet.

Explore how our science-driven services and software can help you drive compliance, innovation, and trust.

 

 

 

 

Meet our experts

 

rob slone

Rob is a noted safety, security and sustainability science expert whose expertise is highly valued and regulatory sought by peers, customers, industry working groups, regulatory bodies, and the media. He has more than 30 years of experience leading diverse teams including product development, intellectual property, open innovation, and research and development. Through his dedication to staying at the forefront of evolving safety science, Rob’s work has proven to be essential in helping our customers tackle humanity’s existential crisis – climate change.

Robert V. Slone, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President and Chief Scientist

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can our organization advance sustainability holistically without losing focus on maintaining safety and performance across our portfolio?

At UL Solutions, we believe that sustainability, safety and security are interdependent. We have been a safety science leader since 1894, always evolving to support manufacturers of new technology.

From testing, inspection and certification services to ULTRUS™ software and advisory services, we can help your enterprise integrate a sustainability mindset while also maintaining a focus on safety and security.

How does UL Solutions help organizations support efficient corporate sustainability data management and reporting?

The ESG regulatory environment is rapidly changing and expanding. Our team of global experts can help you develop your reporting program from mobilization through verification. Software such as ULTRUS™ UL 360 ESG Data Management empowers your team to efficiently collect and calculate sustainability performance data and fosters streamlined reporting to key global frameworks such as CDP, SBTI and GRI.

Does UL Solutions offer support for renewable energy projects and decarbonization technology?

We work closely with customers around the world to advance solar and wind projects throughout the life cycle of the installation, from initial due diligence through ongoing validation. Our team of noted energy experts helps accelerate standards development to keep pace with changing energy storage technology and transmission. UL Solutions also empowers the advancement of decarbonization in industries that are core contributors to CO2, including transportation and the built environment.

How can we improve indoor conditions for the occupants of our properties while also advancing sustainability metrics such as reduced energy use and waste?

Choose UL GREENGUARD certified building and construction materials that contribute to improved indoor air quality. Consider regularly monitoring additional attributes like water quality, hygiene, acoustics and lighting. Smart building technology and control systems can help building operators fine-tune resource use, verified by a smart building assessment program.

With chemical compliance regulations growing quickly, how can we more effectively screen for substances of concern that may impact our market access?

Our team of chemical compliance experts keeps up to date on all new regulations as well as emerging requirements and helps organizations develop restricted substances lists tailored for your portfolio. ULTRUS™ WERCS Studio Chemical Data and Compliance Management software help you gain transparency throughout your supply chain – while restricted substances testing and certification helps you provide reassurance to retailers, regulators and consumers.

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