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Sgs

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SGS S.A., headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company operates primarily within the quality assurance and risk management sectors, providing essential services that ensure compliance and enhance safety across multiple industries. SGS offers a diverse range of core services, including product testing, certification, and supply chain management, distinguished by its commitment to quality and integrity. With a reputation for excellence, SGS has achieved notable milestones, such as being the first company to be accredited for ISO 17025. As a trusted partner, SGS continues to set industry standards, reinforcing its position as a market leader in the global testing and certification landscape.

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99

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Sgs's score of 99 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sgs's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, SGS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 904,018,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 101,320,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 219,073,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 794,581,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 922,563,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 45% reduction in CO2 emissions across all scopes by 2025, specifically targeting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions related to business travel. SGS is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with interim targets that include a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and a 28% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its total car fleet's CO2 emissions by 40% by 2025. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from SGS SA, with no data cascaded from a parent organization. The company is actively working towards its Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, aligning its strategies with global climate goals.

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Scope 2
77,082,000
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Scope 3
766,938,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sgs's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Sgs is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sgs is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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