(IN BRIEF) SGS has renewed its alliance with Diginex to advance sustainable finance through technology-driven ESG solutions. First established in 2022, the partnership has already strengthened ESG data assurance, and the expanded collaboration will deliver scalable services combining SGS’s global … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged assurance services, Blockchain, certification, Damien Rousseau, Diginex, ESG, ESG data assurance, ESG reporting, EU taxonomy, financial institutions, Mark Blick, net zero, partnership, SFDR, SGS, supply chain transparency, sustainability, Sustainable Finance, verification
(IN BRIEF) SGS has introduced a full-service package to help small and medium-sized enterprises implement the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for Non-Listed SMEs (VSME). Developed by EFRAG as a simplified option to the CSRD, the VSME is gaining importance with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Small Business, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged advisory, assurance, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, CSRD, EFRAG, ESG, ESG disclosure, EU Omnibus Directive, EU Regulations, IMPACT NOW, non-listed SMEs, partnership, SGS, SMEs, sustainability, sustainability leadership, sustainability reporting, Sustainable Finance, training, verification, Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for Non-Listed SMEs, VSME
(IN BRIEF) SGS has strengthened its crop science testing services in Canada with automated DNA extraction and molecular diagnostics to combat soilborne diseases like clubroot and Aphanomyces, which can severely impact crop rotations and persist for decades. Automation has increased … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Annu Albert, Aphanomyces, automation, biosecurity, Canadian agriculture, canola, clubroot, Crop Science, DNA extraction, genomic tools, Molecular Diagnostics, partnership, PCR analysis, pulses, robotics, seed growers, Seed World Canada, SGS, soil testing, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) SGS, in collaboration with Chongqing Energy College, has launched the world’s first AI-powered, fully automated thermal runaway testing system for energy storage batteries, aiming to improve fire safety in the growing BESS market. Installed at the Chongqing Renewable … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI-powered testing, ANSI/CAN/UL 9540A:2025, automated safety testing, battery energy storage systems, Battery Safety, BESS, Chongqing Energy College, Chongqing Renewable and Advanced Energy Laboratory, Computer Vision, deep learning, energy storage safety, fire safety, ISO/IEC 17025, partnership, ResNet, SGS, sustainbility, TensorFlow, thermal runaway testing, VGG, Yolo
(IN BRIEF) SGS has been named to TIME’s 2025 list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies for the second year running, topping the Testing, Inspection, and Certification category. Selected from over 5,000 firms, the 500 honorees were judged on a … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 97% renewable electricity, Awards, corporate governance, environmental performance, Géraldine Picaud, leadership, net zero by 2050, s&p global sustainability yearbook, SBTi, science-based targets, SGS, social performance, Statista, Strategy 27, Sustainability Ranking, testing inspection certification, TIME World’s Most Sustainable Companies
(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched an end-to-end PFAS sampling and testing service to help clients navigate the challenges posed by these persistent, toxic chemicals. Under the leadership of Luca Fagiuoli, the company provides bespoke sampling kits, on-site sampling where available, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged air analysis, AOF, biosolids, cosmetics, cross-contamination, DIN 38407-42, environmental protection, environmental testing, EOF, EPA 1633, firefighting foams, Food Packaging, Global Business Development Manager, HJ 1334-2023, human health, IMPACT NOW, ISO 21675:2019, Luca Fagiuoli, NTA 8065, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS, regulatory compliance, sampling kits, SGS, soil sampling, sustainability, ToF, TOP assay, water testing
(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched The PLEDGE on Food Waste Certification—a third-party audited program aligned with UN SDG 12.3—to help food service providers cut waste, improve efficiency, and showcase sustainability leadership. The service includes gap assessments, customized onboarding, global audit … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged catering, certification body, food safety, food waste reduction, gap assessment, global scalability, Hospitality, IMPACT NOW for Sustainability, integrated audit, Operational Efficiency, partnership, SGS, sustainability, The PLEDGE on Food Waste Certification, third-party audit, UN SDG 12.3
(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with The PLEDGE on Food Waste to offer certification and independent audits to food service providers under a framework of seven pillars and 95 criteria that address every step from procurement to disposal. This initiative … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 95 criteria, certification, CHF 600 million, circular economy, Climate Action, ESG assurance, food service, food waste reduction, Géraldine Picaud, IMPACT NOW, independent audits, nature preservation, partnership, seven pillars, SGS, sustainability, The PLEDGE on Food Waste
(IN BRIEF) SGS has been selected by BorsodChem to provide independent assurance for its sustainability reporting, aligning with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). This new mandate expands SGS’s sustainability services for BorsodChem, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Hungary, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged BorsodChem, certification, CSRD, energy performance, environmental management, ESG assurance, ESRS, EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, European Sustainability Reporting Standards, IMPACT NOW, inspection, non-financial reporting, occupational health and safety, partnership, SGS, sustainability, sustainability reporting, testing
(IN BRIEF) SGS has acquired H2Safety, a leading Canadian provider of emergency management and operational safety solutions, to bolster its Health & Safety offering in North America. This acquisition expands SGS’s capabilities in key areas such as emergency management, business … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Business Continuity, certification, emergency management, H2Safety, Health & Safety, infrastructure protection, inspection, North America, operational safety, partnership, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, safety services, SGS, sustainability, testing
(IN BRIEF) SGS has received approval from OSHA to expand its global network of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) to new locations in Europe and Asia. Starting January 22, 2025, SGS will provide testing and certification for U.S. market products … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ASME A17.5, Brussels, certification, Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment, global network, Gyeonggi-do, international testing, John Ciliege, New Taipei City, North America, NRTL, OSHA, partnership, product compliance, product safety, Puchheim, Safety Standards, SGS, SGS North America Mark, sustainability, testing, U.S. market, Yokohama
(IN BRIEF) SGS has strengthened its support for Canadian farmers by offering extensive seed testing services across the country, combining local expertise with global testing standards. With laboratories in key agricultural regions such as Grande Prairie and Sherwood Park, SGS … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged aging tests, agricultural testing services, Canadian agriculture, cold stress, Crop Science, disease diagnostics, germination rates, global markets, Grande Prairie, Holly Gelech, partnership, planting strategies, regulatory compliance, seed chemistry, seed health, seed testing, seed vigor, SGS, Sherwood Park laboratory, stress tolerance, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) SGS is expanding its testing and certification services to comply with new regulations in New South Wales, Australia, aimed at improving the safety of e-micromobility devices and batteries. This expansion allows SGS to issue certifications for e-bikes, e-scooters, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17065, certification, consumer safety, e-bikes, e-micromobility, e-scooters, hoverboards, JAS-ANZ, Market Access, New South Wales, partnership, safety regulations, SGS, sustainabulity, testing
(IN BRIEF) SGS Belgium NV has been officially designated by the European Commission and Belgian Competent Authority as a Notified Body (NB) under the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (IVDR), EU 2017/746. This milestone enhances SGS’s ability to support … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Belgium, certification, compliance, EU, EU IVDR, FAGG/AFMPS, Geofrey De Visscher, In Vitro Diagnostic, ISO 13485, IVDR, MDSAP, medical device, Medical Device Regulation, Notified Body, partnership, patient care, Regulation, SGS, UKCA
(IN BRIEF) SGS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE Ministry of Economy to jointly improve the safety and quality compliance of food and consumer products across the Emirates. The agreement will see both parties launch educational campaigns, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland
Tagged complaint verification, consumer awareness, consumer protection, consumer trust, cosmetic regulations, education and outreach, food compliance, Géraldine Picaud, health and safety standards, Middle East market, MoU, partnership, product safety, Public Private Partnership, quality monitoring, regulatory compliance, SGS, sustainability, testing and inspection, UAE economy, UAE Ministry of Economy
(IN BRIEF) SGS has been approved as a Validation and Verification Body for Isometric, the leading carbon removal registry. This designation enables SGS to validate and verify carbon removal projects under the stringent Isometric Standard, reinforcing its role in ensuring … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged carbon credits, carbon market, carbon offset integrity, carbon registry, carbon removal, Climate Impact, climate solutions, corporate climate strategy, environmental assurance, Francesca Cerchia, Isometric, Isometric Standard, net-zero, SGS, sustainability, sustainable development, third-party verification, transparency, validation and verification body
(IN BRIEF) SGS has received the prestigious 5-star rating from BRCGS, affirming its commitment to food safety, product quality, and operational excellence. This recognition highlights SGS’s leadership in providing reliable food safety solutions across nearly 100 countries, further solidifying its … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 5-star rating, Awards, BRCGS, certification, food industry, food safety, global leadership, leadership, Operational Excellence, quality assurance, SGS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) SGS has earned accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), recognizing its compliance with international standards for validating and verifying environmental claims. The accreditation, covering key ISO … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged audit & compliance, Bhaveshkumar Prajapati, climate change, climate change mitigation, environmental claims, environmental data, GHG emission reductions, global technical director, IAF, International Accreditation Forum, ISO 14064-2:2019, ISO 14064-3:2019, ISO 14065:2020, ISO 14066:2011, ISO/IEC 17029:2019, Manufacturing, mining, NABCB, regulatory compliance, renewable energy, SGS, stakeholder trust, sustainability, validation and verification, verification body, waste management
(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched its Circularity services as part of the IMPACT NOW sustainability portfolio, combining its TIC expertise with over 30 years of sustainability leadership. This new service helps businesses transition to a circular economy, addressing waste reduction, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged biodegradability, biodiversity loss, certification, circular economy, circularity needs, Circularity services, climate change, compostability testing, design, digital product passports, environmental product declarations, Géraldine Picaud, Global Recycled Standard, GRS, IMPACT NOW, inspection, International Sustainability and Carbon Certification, ISCC PLUS, LCA, life cycle assessment, nature-positive, net-zero, Operation Clean Sweep, plastic packaging testing, plastic pellet-loss prevention, plastic pollution, pollution, RCS, recycle, Recycled Claim Standard, Reuse, Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials, RSB, SGS, supply chain traceability, sustainability, testing, TIC expertise, waste management
(IN BRIEF) SGS is expanding its PhotonAssay technology to its laboratory in Orange, New South Wales, Australia, in December 2024. PhotonAssay provides a faster, safer, and more environmentally friendly method of analyzing gold, silver, and copper using high-energy X-rays. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Australia, bulk reading, contaminated waste, copper, data analytics, environmental benefits, fire assay, geological modeling, gold, grade control, high-energy X-rays, Mining Industry, New South Wales, non-destructive analysis, Orange laboratory, partnership, PhotonAssay technology, plant performance, Rapid Results, reserves, resources, sample preparation, sample size, SGS, silver, sustainability, sustainability reporting
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