SGS Brazil
SGS Brazil, a subsidiary of the globally renowned SGS Group, is headquartered in Brazil and operates extensively across South America. Founded in 1878, SGS has established itself as a leader in the inspection, verification, testing, and certification industry, providing essential services that ensure quality and safety across various sectors. With a diverse portfolio that includes industrial services, agriculture, and consumer goods, SGS Brazil is committed to delivering innovative solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. The company’s state-of-the-art laboratories and expert teams enable it to maintain a strong market position, recognised for its reliability and technical expertise. Notable achievements include numerous certifications and accreditations that underscore SGS Brazil's commitment to excellence. As a trusted partner, SGS Brazil continues to set industry standards, helping businesses navigate complex regulatory environments while enhancing their operational efficiency.
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SGS Brazil's score of 33 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
SGS Brazil's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, SGS Brazil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 104,760,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 215,752,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 786,371,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Comparatively, in 2022, the emissions were about 108,046,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 220,398,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 812,049,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, indicating a slight reduction in emissions across all categories in 2023. The Scope 3 emissions, which include significant contributions from purchased goods and services (441,064,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (91,142,000 kg CO2e), remain the largest portion of their total emissions. SGS Brazil has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, which is crucial for understanding and addressing its environmental impact. The ongoing assessment of emissions data highlights the importance of strategic planning in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability efforts.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 113,443,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 225,036,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 850,621,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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SGS Brazil is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
