Manufacturers that achieve Multi-attribute Sustainability Certification demonstrate marketplace leadership and a commitment to health and environmental stewardship. Customers use these voluntary, multi-attribute, lifecycle based environmental certifications to indicate that a product complies with stringent third party environmental performance standards. These standards set metrics for a host of environmental criteria, including energy reduction, waste diversion, recyclability and natural resource conservation.
Definition
Compliance with stringent third party environmental performance standards. UL offers Multi-attribute Sustainability Certification for the following industries:
Building Materials/Finishes
Flooring
Furniture and Upholstery Fabrics
Janitorial/Sanitation
Household Cleaning
Toys
Mobile Phones
Office Supplies
UL is also proud to be an approved certifying body for the following industry certification programs:
BIFMA level® certification
NSF/ANSI 336: Sustainability Assessment for Commercial Furnishings Fabric
TCNA Green Squared Certification
Benefits
Multi-attribute Sustainability Certification communicate a product's environmental performance throughout its lifecycle, enabling purchasers to identify holistically greener products that have been evaluated and substantiated by a trusted third party. UL's proven technical and scientific expertise affords manufacturers the ability to establish trust and build confidence with their customers -- a clear competitive advantage in a marketplace riddled with confusion and mistrust over green claims.
Visit the UL International (UK) Ltd website for more information on Multi-attribute Sustainability Certification