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Sgs

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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98

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Sgs's score of 98 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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Sgs's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, SGS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,114,974,000 kg CO2e, comprising 101,320,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 219,073,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 794,581,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing emissions across all scopes, with a target of achieving a 45% reduction in CO2 emissions for Scopes 1, 2, and 3 (including business travel) by 2025. SGS has set ambitious long-term goals, aiming for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they have committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and a 28% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These commitments align with industry standards and the objectives of the Paris Agreement, demonstrating SGS's proactive approach to climate action and sustainability. The company is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and continues to enhance its environmental performance through these strategic initiatives.

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Industry emissions intensity

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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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