SGS S.A., headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is a global leader in the testing laboratories industry, renowned for its comprehensive range of services. Founded in 1878, SGS has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company excels in various sectors, including agriculture, consumer goods, and industrial services, providing unique solutions that ensure quality, safety, and sustainability.
With a commitment to innovation, SGS offers core services such as inspection, verification, testing, and certification, setting industry standards through its rigorous methodologies. The company’s market position is bolstered by its extensive network of laboratories and experts, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance their operational efficiency and compliance. Notable achievements include its role in advancing global quality standards, solidifying SGS's reputation as a benchmark in the testing and certification landscape.
+69 vs industry average
Sgs’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Testing Laboratories has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Testing Laboratories industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sgs's reported carbon emissions
SGS, a Testing Laboratories company headquartered in CH, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2025, the company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 47,000,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This breaks down to approximately 99,544,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 8,006,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 18,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Previously, in 2024, SGS recorded total emissions of approximately 712,989,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at roughly 103,819,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 7,283,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 601,887,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, the total emissions were approximately 922,563,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at approximately 103,387,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 7,128,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 812,049,000 kg CO2e.
SGS has established ambitious climate commitments, including a long-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050, using a 2019 baseline year. In line with this, the company aims for nearer-term reductions: a 46.2% decrease in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, and a 28% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. SGS is a signatory to the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative and has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050.
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Sgs’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2030
46.2% reduction in all scopes
Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030, from a 2019 base year
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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