SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is participating in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) to showcase its full range of services which help organizations become more sustainable.
Taking place in Brazil, COP30 convenes governments, business leaders and experts to accelerate the shift toward a low-carbon, inclusive economy. SGS will highlight its concrete business solutions that help organizations meet their climate commitments.
Throughout COP30, SGS will contribute to several official and side events that focus on innovation and sustainability. These include:
- November 6: SGS experts will host the roundtable “Charting a Net-Zero Course: Leveraging Meteo-Oceanographic Intelligence for Low-Carbon Navigation” during the Climate Action Innovation event in São Paulo
- November 11: SGS will help global progress toward a circular economy by contributing business expertise to the Global Circularity Protocol (GCP)
- November 14: SGS will join a Nature-Based Solutions panel at the Climate Action House in Belém. As a sustainability leader for over 30 years, the company will reinforce its commitment to reducing emissions, waste and water consumption further
COP30 coincides with the first anniversary of IMPACT NOW for sustainability, SGS’s suite of services designed to help organizations accelerate their progress across Climate, Circularity, Nature and ESG Assurance.
Since the launch of IMPACT NOW, SGS has supported organizations such as BLK & Bold in reducing their carbon footprint while expanding its own sustainability portfolio through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. This includes the acquisition of Aster Global, a specialist in the validation and verification of GHG emissions and offsets; Hidromares in Brazil, a key player in the field of environmental monitoring and maritime solutions; and Walsh in Peru, a consultancy recognized for its expertise in environmental and social management.
SGS has also been designated a key global consulting partner of EcoVadis, helping organizations complete sustainability assessments, review scores, and strengthen their ESG, ethics, and sustainable procurement practices. This collaboration has recently expanded to include auditing services, further enhancing client value.
In addition, SGS was selected by BorsodChem to provide non-financial reporting and ESG assurance, complementing the sustainability services already delivered in quality, environmental management, occupational health and safety, and energy performance.
SGS has also partnered with Diginex to enhance the credibility of corporate sustainability reporting, and was awarded a major European Commission contract to conduct extensive laboratory analyses on soil health and quality across the European Union.
These activities reflect SGS’s ambitious sustainability goals, with the company expecting to generate at least CHF 600 million of additional sustainability 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).
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