- COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations and travel.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Data collection for global carbon emissions.
- Managing waste from testing processes.
UL Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, UL Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 31.0K tonnes of CO2e (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 3: 31.0K tonnes of CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
31.0K tonnes of CO2e (Scope 3)
2021
Renewable Energy
100% at Denmark office
of total energy
Water Usage
24.0M gallons (Northbrook)
2021
Waste
1.3K metric tonnes (Northbrook non-hazardous)
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 31.0K tonnes of CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 31.0K tonnes of CO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2019 | 29.8K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Committed to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce global carbon emissions.
- Operationalized environmental data collection processes using 360 Sustainability software.
- Completed indoor air quality assessments at North American offices.
- Completed ASHRAE energy audits at global headquarters.
- Launched Sustainable Environment Excellence Drivers (SEEDs) program with 165 global colleagues.
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 56% year-over-year due to reduced business travel.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Fulfill science-based target commitment.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity, and InclusionGovernanceHealth and SafetyESG Enablement for CustomersCommunity InvestmentResponsible Sourcing