Filling the gap in sustainability recognition for industrial energy and automation equipment
Manufacturers are under pressure to address the environmental and social impacts of their operations and supply chains.
However, until now, many of the ecolabel certifications available have focused on consumer products. This gap in recognition comes at a time when sustainability expectations are high, driven by growing demands.
The ECOLOGO Certification to UL 2711, for Sustainability of Energy and Industrial Automation Equipment, is one of the first sustainability standards specific to the industry.
Powering progress in industrial electrical equipment
In today’s industrial landscape, sustainability is not just a trend; it’s a responsibility. The ECOLOGO® Certification can help manufacturers stand out as front-runners of industry transformation, leading the shift toward more responsible, efficient and future-ready operations. ECOLOGO® Certification supports manufacturers’ efforts to:
Demonstrate alignment with UL 2711,
for Sustainability of Energy and
Industrial Automation Equipment
Showcase environmental leadership
Meet green procurement requirements
Enhance market credibility and brand trust
Make progress toward environmental, social and governance (ESG) and corporate sustainability goals
How the Certification works
The ECOLOGO® Certification defines a comprehensive set of multi-attribute criteria that address key environmental impacts across the full product life cycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal, as well as corporate sustainability performance indicators. Thus, it provides a framework for manufacturers to demonstrate measurable progress in improving ESG ratings.
ECOLOGO® Certification starts with a desktop audit. We will provide you with a checklist to inform them of what documentation to submit. We will guide you through it step by step.
Keeping your certification up to date
Once you’re certified, UL Solutions will perform an annual review to confirm your equipment still meets applicable requirements. If you make any changes that could affect your certification, it’s important to let us know right away so we can reassess. Every three years, we’ll also do a full recertification review to confirm alignment with the latest criteria.
What does this ECOLOGO Certification cover?
The ECOLOGO Certification to UL 2711, for Sustainability of Energy and Industrial Automation Equipment, is one of the first sustainability standards specific to the industry.
The first edition of this Standard applies to:
- circuit breakers
- switches
Future updates are expected to cover additional equipment categories.
Assessment areas
The UL ECOLOGO® Certification to UL 2711 standard sets metrics for a wide variety of criteria. Assessment areas include:
Environmentally conscious design
Product footprint and life cycle
Materials
Manufacturing and operations
Packaging
Product use
Extension of useful life and end-of-life management
Responsible corporate practices
A legacy of trust
For more than 35 years, UL Solutions has offered ECOLOGO® Certification as a globally recognized symbol of credibility and environmental integrity backed by science. The ECOLOGO® Certification is categorized as an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Type 1 ecolabel in accordance with ISO 14024 and recognized by the Global Ecolabelling Network Internationally Coordinated Ecolabelling System (GENICES).
In a marketplace where credibility matters, this time-honored certification can help manufacturers build trust through environmental leadership.
ECOLOGO® is referenced in hundreds of specifications, standards and purchasing programs for a variety of industries. Find certified products in the UL SPOT Product Database.
ECOLOGO for Industrial Automation
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