Underwriters Laboratories is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the UL public safety mission through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. They conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. They foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders.
Their organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.
UL funds their work through grants, the licensing of standards documents and the business activities of their affiliate, UL Inc., which also advances their shared mission through its testing, inspection, audit, certification, verification, advisory, training, analytical and digital application services. For more information about their nonprofit activities, visit UL.org.