UL is a global independent safety science company offering expertise across five key strategic businesses: Product Safety, Environment, Life & Health, University and Verification Services. Our breadth, established objectivity and proven history mean we are a symbol of trust and enable us to help provide peace of mind to all.
Mission
Our mission: Working for a safer world since 1894
The following principles drive every decision we make at UL:
- Promoting safe living and working environments by the application of safety science and hazard-based safety engineering
- Supporting the production and use of products which are physically and environmentally safe and to apply our efforts to prevent or reduce loss of life and property
- Advancing safety science through research and investigation
- Concentrating our efforts and resources on public safety in those areas where we can make valuable contributions
- Working with integrity and a focus on quality to enhance the trust conveyed by our certification marks and services
- Charging fair prices that allow us to meet our obligations, sustain our growth, and invest in safety science and education
- Investing in our people and encourage our people to invest in themselves
- Being a good example of corporate citizenship and social responsibility