UL Solutions Launches AI Tool to Automate Product Carbon Footprint Calculations
Event summary
- UL Solutions launched AI-powered ULTRUS UL 360 software to calculate product carbon footprints from supplier data on May 13, 2026.
- The tool centralizes supplier emissions data to generate consistent, comparable product-level carbon footprints.
- New disclosure rules like Europe’s CSRD and California’s SB 253 are accelerating demand for Scope 3 emissions data.
- ULTRUS UL 360 aims to replace manual spreadsheets and one-off supplier questionnaires with automated, audit-ready reporting.
The big picture
The launch of ULTRUS UL 360 comes as regulatory pressures intensify for companies to measure and disclose Scope 3 emissions. With Europe’s CSRD and California’s SB 253 mandating stricter reporting, demand for automated, reliable carbon footprint tools is rising. UL Solutions is positioning itself as a key player in helping businesses navigate these compliance challenges while improving supply chain transparency.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Compliance
- Whether UL Solutions can position ULTRUS UL 360 as the standard for meeting evolving Scope 3 reporting requirements globally.
- Market Adoption
- The pace at which companies adopt AI-driven carbon footprint tools to replace manual processes.
- Competitive Dynamics
- How UL Solutions will differentiate ULTRUS UL 360 in a market with emerging competitors offering similar AI-powered sustainability solutions.
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