Sustainability
From clean energy generation to sustainable manufacturing and recycling, to adapting homes, buildings, and utilities to a changing climate, our standards are enabling a more sustainable future.
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Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act is a bipartisan bill that would require the CPSC to issue a safety standard for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in e-mobility devices if signed into law. Learn more about this legislation.
NCOAA 2024 CO Safety Summit
The CO Safety Summit is focused on education, research, case studies, data, new technologies, and best practices around carbon monoxide. The summit will take place at National Association of State Fire Marshals’ 34th Annual Fire Prevention & Safety Symposium.
Mitigating the Risks of CO Poisoning from Portable Generators
Predictions for the 2024 hurricane season indicate this could be one of the most active in years, prompting concern among those who live in storm zones. One of the top purchases for many who live in areas prone to intense storms is a generator to maintain electricity during extended power outages resulting from hurricanes and tornados.
Introduction to Standards: What Is a Standard? And Why Do They Matter?
Learn what UL standards are, how they are developed, why they are important, and other answers to common questions in this short guide.
How Standards are Making Robots Safe for Public and Commercial Spaces
Read below to learn more about SCIEE robots and how UL Standards & Engagement is working to help companies and organizations roll them out safely with UL 3300, the Standard for Safety for Service, Communication, Information, Education and Entertainment Robots.
Introducing the Standard for Safety for Automated Mobile Platforms (AMPs)
UL 3100, the Standard for Safety for Automated Mobile Platforms (AMPs), helps to safely guide the development of automated hardware in industrial environments.
How ULSE Is Partnering in Singapore To Lead the Way on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
On April 4, 2024, UL Standards & Engagement presented at the 2024 Singapore Battery Safety and Innovation Workshop, an event that gathered experts from industry, academia, and the public sector, to discuss industry developments and safety trends regarding lithium-ion batteries.
The Battery Risk Travelers Are Packing in Their Luggage
Airline passengers are increasingly traveling with devices powered by lithium-ion batteries. While efficient and widely used, these batteries can present safety hazards if damaged, improperly charged, poorly manufactured, or counterfeit. Read about these risks and the latest figures from our study on consumer awareness of them here.
New Report Highlights Safety Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries in Aviation
Today, UL Standards & Engagement released a report highlighting survey results that show a major awareness gap among U.S. adults regarding lithium-ion batteries and the devices they power, which can contribute to greater thermal runaway risks when traveling by plane.
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