Our commitment
UL Research Institutes is a leading independent safety science organization with global reach. We sense and act on risks to public safety with bold hypotheses and objective investigations. We foster and sustain public trust in our work through our commitment to independence, rigor, and transparency. Importantly, we share the knowledge we create for the public good.
Learn about our commitment to engineer a safer and more sustainable world.
Our Research Institutes
Promoting human health through research and awareness of the potential risks of chemical pollutants
Developing new frameworks for data privacy, cybersecurity, trustworthy software/AI, and assured autonomy
Advancing safer design and deployment of energy storage and energy generation through science
Dedicated to addressing the world’s unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers
Working to develop and deploy new materials with the potential to address current global safety challenges
Building the future of safety science through STEM education resources and programs

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At a time when potentially risky energy storage technologies can be found in everything from consumer products to transportation, we are helping lay the groundwork for safe and reliable energy storage designs.
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Careers
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