SGS Launches IMPACT NOW for Sustainability: A Comprehensive Climate Action Suite

SGS Launches IMPACT NOW for Sustainability: A Comprehensive Climate Action Suite

(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched the IMPACT NOW for sustainability suite, featuring a new Climate pillar designed to help businesses address critical climate challenges. The suite offers a range of services, including greenhouse gas emissions consulting, carbon footprint verification, energy transition support, and compliance with environmental regulations. With over 30 years of experience in sustainability, SGS aims to help organizations reduce their carbon footprints, verify emissions reductions, and transition to cleaner energy. The IMPACT NOW suite reflects SGS’s commitment to addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, contributing to a sustainable, nature-positive world.

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 10-Dec-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS has unveiled its new IMPACT NOW for sustainability suite, combining its extensive expertise in testing, inspection, and certification with over three decades of experience in sustainability governance. This new offering provides organizations with a wide range of services designed to tackle climate challenges and accelerate meaningful climate action.

As climate change continues to affect every aspect of life—from the environment to global economies and human health—the urgency for businesses to act has never been more apparent. According to the World Meteorological Organization, 2024 is projected to be the hottest year on record, highlighting the need for swift and cost-effective action across industries.

The new Climate pillar within the IMPACT NOW suite offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to help businesses reduce their carbon footprint, optimize energy use, and comply with environmental regulations.

Key offerings include:

• Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions:
  • GHG emissions consulting and Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) target setting
  • Carbon footprint verification (corporate, product, and facility)
  • Validation and verification of offset and removal projects
  • Carbon neutrality claim verification
  • Compliance with EU/UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and guidance on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
• Energy Transition:
  • Asset decarbonization, energy audits, and management systems certification
  • Assurance for renewable energy CAPEX/OPEX
  • Testing and certification of new fuels and EV battery systems
  • Power conversion systems (PCS) testing for energy storage

Géraldine Picaud, CEO of SGS, expressed her excitement about the launch, stating: “We are proud to introduce the Climate pillar within the IMPACT NOW suite. This initiative combines our proven services with cutting-edge solutions to help businesses tackle the most urgent climate issues. We are committed to supporting companies in reducing their carbon footprint, verifying emissions reductions, ensuring compliance, and facilitating the transition to clean energy.”

Recognizing that sustainability is an increasingly complex and evolving field, SGS’s global team of experts is prepared to help organizations navigate the challenges of climate action. With over 30 years of sustainability leadership, SGS is committed to turning complexity into clarity and guiding businesses toward impactful, transparent actions.

IMPACT NOW is more than just a service—it reflects SGS’s dedication to addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Through its integrated sustainability approach, SGS aims to foster a nature-positive, pollution-free world and contribute positively to society.

As the climate landscape continues to change, SGS’s IMPACT NOW services will adapt, providing businesses with the tools and support they need to stay ahead of emerging environmental challenges.

About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and sustainability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

Media Contacts:

Ariel Bauer
Head of Investor Relations, Communications & Sustainability
t: +41 79 863 49 23

Livia Baratta
Director, Investor Relations
t: +41 79 586 48 53
e: SGS.Investor.relations@sgs.com

SOURCE: SGS