Multi-attribute Sustainability Certification

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.