##  [Healthy and Sustainable Buildings](/services/healthy-and-sustainable-buildings) 

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# Healthy and Sustainable Buildings

 

We help buildings and construction professionals improve the sustainability of properties, support healthy indoor conditions for occupants and achieve third-party green building certifications.

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  ## Programs and guidance to support healthy indoor environments



We help buildings and construction professionals improve the healthy and sustainable attributes of their buildings via strategic services, comprehensive programs and independent guidance.

UL Solutions’ extensive experience in the healthy building space can help you meet the growing demand for healthier and more sustainable indoor spaces.





 

 

 

 

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   ![Cycle](/modules/custom/ul_component/components/brand_icon/assets/brand-icons-positive/cycle.svg)### Promote occupant health and wellness

Air quality, water, hygiene and other indoor conditions can significantly impact the productivity and comfort of occupants. Take active steps to analyze and improve these important conditions inside your buildings.



 

 

   ![Leaf inside of gear](/modules/custom/ul_component/components/brand_icon/assets/brand-icons-positive/leaf_inside_of_gear.svg)### Meet environmental targets

The buildings and construction industry is subject to increasing mandatory reporting regulations – plus property owners, investors and occupants are also pushing for more progress on sustainability performance of the building.



 

 

   ![Building with checkbox outside](/modules/custom/ul_component/components/brand_icon/assets/brand-icons-positive/building_with_checkbox_outside.svg)### Gain green-building distinctions

Certifications help your building stand out in a competitive market – and command rents up to 7% higher than buildings without these independent distinctions.



 

 

 

 

  ## Actionable insights for healthy and sustainable buildings



 

 

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### Indoor Environmental Quality

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#### Green Building Services and Certifications

LEED, BREEAM, WELL and Fitwel certifications raise the sustainability profile of your buildings, but application processes are complicated. Our technical experts work directly with your teams to accelerate your pursuit of these highly valued building sustainability certifications.

We offer comprehensive energy services to support efficiency, effective resource use and occupant health in existing buildings, new construction projects and major renovations.



 

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#### UL Verified Healthy Building Mark

Iconic properties like The Music Center (Los Angeles, Calif.), Microsoft and Corning corporate headquarters, Vancouver International Airport (British Columbia, Canada) and Incheon International Airport (Seoul, Korea) participate in the UL Verified Healthy Building program to analyze the holistic health of indoor environments, including air quality, water, hygiene, light and acoustics.



 

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#### Indoor Environmental Quality Services

Get expert advice and support to identify and resolve issues with your indoor building conditions, including mold and moisture that impact air quality, plus water contaminants like Legionella.



 

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#### Green Building Services and Certifications

LEED, BREEAM, WELL and Fitwel certifications raise the sustainability profile of your buildings, but application processes are complicated. Our technical experts work directly with your teams to accelerate your pursuit of these highly valued building sustainability certifications.

We offer comprehensive energy services to support efficiency, effective resource use and occupant health in existing buildings, new construction projects and major renovations.



 

   [ Learn more ](/services/sustainability-services-healthy-buildings)   

 

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#### UL Verified Healthy Building Mark

Iconic properties like The Music Center (Los Angeles, Calif.), Microsoft and Corning corporate headquarters, Vancouver International Airport (British Columbia, Canada) and Incheon International Airport (Seoul, Korea) participate in the UL Verified Healthy Building program to analyze the holistic health of indoor environments, including air quality, water, hygiene, light and acoustics.



 

   [ Learn more ](/services/verified-healthy-buildings)   

 

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#### Indoor Environmental Quality Services

Get expert advice and support to identify and resolve issues with your indoor building conditions, including mold and moisture that impact air quality, plus water contaminants like Legionella.



 

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  ## Meet our experts



 

 

 

   

“Future-proofing a building means preparing for a new norm. UL Solutions Healthy Buildings services help our customers design differently so they can maximize the value and resiliency of their property while meeting rising expectations for better health and wellness in the built environment.”

 

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### Joel Ritschel, CxA, LEED® AP, CBCP®, CEA™, REP™, Fitwel® Ambassador

 Director, Healthy Buildings 

 

 

 

 

 

   ## Healthy and sustainable building resources



 

 

 

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### LEED v5 Credit Guide

A reference table to help you identify relevant LEED v5 credit categories and clarify which services can support the pursuit of associated points.



 

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## Looking for healthy and sustainable buildings guidance?

Take the lead in fostering a healthier built environment for the future occupants of your new and redevelopment construction projects.



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   ## Explore our other capabilities for buildings and construction



Meet evolving requirements for the safety, quality, performance, sustainability, interoperability and security of building materials, products, infrastructure and technologies.





 

 

 

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Meet evolving requirements for the safety, quality, performance, sustainability, interoperability and security of building materials, products, infrastructure and technologies.

 

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### Safer Building Products and Systems

 

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### Building Infrastructure Safety and Performance

 

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### More Sustainable Building Materials and Construction

 

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### Effective Utility Management and Optimization

 

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### Smart and Secure Building Technologies

 

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