SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to announce a partnership with the ‘Centre National en Électrochimie et en Technologies Environnementales’ (CNETE) to support research and development that will advance innovation in the battery industry in Canada. Based in Shawinigan, Quebec, CNETE houses the Shawinigan Battery Technology Institute, a research center dedicated to advancing battery technologies.
This partnership contributes to Strategy 27 by reinforcing SGS’s leadership in powering the sustainable energy transition while driving innovation in next-generation technologies. SGS expects to generate CHF 600 million in additional sustainability-related revenue by 2027 compared to 2023.
SGS is the leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services across the battery value chain, supporting clients with geochemical, metallurgical and mineralogical testing of critical minerals and the certification of their supply chains.
This partnership will advance battery technology research including the development of safer, more efficient and environmentally sustainable processes and materials in Quebec and across Canada.
Géraldine Picaud, CEO of SGS, commented:
“We are proud to partner with the Centre National en Électrochimie et en Technologies. As a global leader in sustainability services, this partnership demonstrates our ongoing commitment to advancing the energy transition through innovative solutions."
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).
