SGS

SGS SA is a Swiss multinational company that provides inspection, verification, testing and certification services to various industries and sectors. The company aims to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world by ensuring that its clients and their partners comply with stakeholder requirements related to quality, health and safety, environmental management, corporate social responsibility and other areas of sustainable development.

The company has developed Sustainability Ambitions 2030, its sustainability strategy, which includes targets across its entire value chain and sets the path towards better governance, a better society and a better planet. Some of the key aspects of its sustainability strategy are:

• Reducing its carbon footprint by 30% by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
• Increasing the representation of women in leadership positions to 30% by 2030.
• Improving the safety and well-being of its employees by reducing the lost time incident rate by 50% by 2030.
• Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by aligning its services and operations with the global agenda.
• Providing assurance and advisory services to its clients on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, such as climate change, human rights, biodiversity, circular economy and stakeholder engagement.
• Enhancing transparency and accountability in its supply chain by validating the sustainability data of its suppliers and subcontractors.
• Supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy by offering solutions for renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon capture and storage, and green hydrogen.

SGS SA is a leader in the field of testing, inspection and certification, and a trusted partner for many organizations that seek to improve their sustainability performance and impact. The company is committed to creating value for society and the environment, while maintaining its high standards of quality and integrity.