SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is proud to announce the acquisition of a majority stake in Sami, a French startup based in Paris, which offers an all-in-one climate change and carbon accounting platform.
Sami’s software platform and consulting services help companies measure, report and reduce their carbon footprint and wider environmental, social, governance and corporate sustainability metrics. The online tool enables companies to easily track emissions and share progress. Already trusted by over 1,500 corporate clients, Sami’s carbon management solutions are the most widely used in France and are now ready to be scaled up across Europe.
Bringing 45 specialist experts to the group, this acquisition strengthens SGS’s position as a global leader in sustainability services.
SGS’s IMPACT NOW suite of sustainability services provides clients with robust solutions aligned with the four key pillars of Climate, Circularity, Nature, and ESG Assurance. SGS expects to generate at least CHF 600 million in additional sustainability-related revenue by 2027 compared to 2023.
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).
About Sami
Sami is a French startup that provides all-in-one carbon and ESG solutions, serving over 1,500 clients. It has developed France’s most widely used carbon accounting software and also offers expert services in GHG assessment, climate strategy, product life cycle assessment and ESG reporting. Founded in 2020, Sami is a key contributor to carbon accounting research and is widely recognized for its expertise in the field.
The company’s team of 45 passionate professionals operates across France and the UK, with offices in Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux, Lyon and London. To help organizations in all industries measure and reduce their carbon footprint, Sami partners with major corporations, banks, and investment firms. Additionally, more than 100 carbon and ESG consulting partners rely on Sami as the trusted platform for their clients.
For more information, visit www.sami.eco/en.
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