UL Research Institutes

06/23/2026

06/04/2026

We believe knowledge must be shared to make an impact. Across our institutes, we bring domain specific expertise to the forefront. And we disseminate our independent findings widely.

This is just one way we strive to make an impact. And we're just getting started.

05/13/2026

Applications are now open for our Sustainable Communities Grants, offered in our home community of , IL, in partnership with our colleagues at UL Standards & Engagement, and ’s Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations.

This program supports community‑driven projects that advance environmental stewardship, improve resource efficiency, and strengthen local sustainability efforts. Two grants of $5,000 each will support eligible projects aligned with the goals of the program.

Last year, the program awarded funding to , to expand access to free, locally grown produce through neighborhood farm stands and , to launch a youth-led initiative focused on litter reduction and environmental awareness.

Interested? Learn more and apply at UL.org!

05/12/2026

🌍 From eco-remediation to atmospheric water harvesting and carbon capture, our data scientists work to accelerated methodologies and data infrastructure to these global issues. Our researchers leverage tools such as to allow us to move at a pace that these problems warrant.

In our new series, series Behind the Safety Science, we go into the lab to highlight several of our Institute researchers. Learn more about our Materials Discovery Research Institute Lead Data Scientist, Akshay Talekar, in our new video. ✨

05/07/2026

We are pleased to share that Judith Jeevarajan, vice president and executive director for UL Research Institutes’ Electrochemical Safety Research Institute, has been nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award in the People of Purpose category at the 2026 Reuters Energy Industry Awards.

The Energy Industry Awards reflects the organizations setting the pace for change across the global energy ecosystem. From digital innovation to system resilience and decarbonization, this shortlist highlights the ideas and leadership driving what’s next. See you in New York on June 22nd to celebrate this year’s winners and nominees.

Read more: https://events.reutersevents.com/energy/energy-industry-awards?utm_campaign=listing&utm_id=7093-A&utm_medium=website&utm_source=reutersevents

05/04/2026

🌎 We loved on by cleaning up communities from Houston, TX to Skokie, IL to Marietta, GA and several in between!

04/28/2026

We are excited to share a donation to our partner, Northwestern University of to support the mission of Northwestern's Research Safety Student Initiative to promote lab safety on campus. Stuart Miller, Vice President and Executive Director of ULRI's Materials Discovery Research Institute, and Michael Blayney, Senior Director, Health, Safety and Environment at ULRI, had the honor of joining an RSSI meeting earlier this month to kick off Research Safety Awareness Week.
Thanks again to Northwestern and RSSI for having us!

04/27/2026

In our new series, we go into the lab to highlight several of our Institute researchers. Today, learn more about our Materials Discovery Research Institute Lead Data Scientist, Akshay Talekar.

At the Materials Discovery lab, we work to develop and deploy new materials with the potential to address current global safety challenges. We harness the power of advanced computing and high-throughput experimental methods to create innovative materials for renewable energy and eco-remidation, while also paying careful attention to implications for human health.

Watch more on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/

04/24/2026

Happy ! 🌎 This week, we are proud of our colleagues across UL Research Institutes, UL Standards & Engagement and UL Solutions who came together to volunteer around the globe as part of our Together for a Safer Planet campaign. Volunteers supported hands-on environmental projects—from planting and cleanup efforts to habitat restoration—making a tangible, sustainable difference in our local communities.

We are excited to share more about our collective impact during soon.🤝🌎

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04/24/2026

Happy ! 🌎 This week, we are proud of our colleagues across UL Research Institutes, UL Standards & Engagement and UL Solutions who came together to volunteer around the globe as part of our Together for a Safer Planet campaign. Volunteers supported hands-on environmental projects—from planting and cleanup efforts to habitat restoration—making a tangible, sustainable difference in our local communities.

We are excited to share more about our collective impact during soon.🤝🌎

Climate Action Evanston Evanston GROWS