SGS Receives NABCB Accreditation to Enhance Environmental Claims Validation and Support Sustainability Goals

SGS Receives NABCB Accreditation to Enhance Environmental Claims Validation and Support Sustainability Goals

(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 standards, enables SGS to validate and verify projects related to greenhouse gas emission reductions across various sectors, including renewable energy, manufacturing, mining, and waste management. For clients, this accreditation enhances trust in their environmental data and supports regulatory compliance. SGS continues to lead the way in providing reliable solutions for sustainability and climate change mitigation.

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 8-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS has officially received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). This milestone highlights SGS’s adherence to stringent international standards in the realm of environmental claims.

The accreditation covers several key standards, including:

• ISO/IEC 17029:2019 – Conformity assessment for validation and verification bodies
• ISO 14065:2020 – Validation and verification of environmental information
• ISO 14064-2:2019 – Guidance for quantifying and monitoring greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions
• ISO 14064-3:2019 – Verification and validation of GHG statements
• ISO 14066:2011 – Competence requirements for GHG validation and verification teams

This accreditation marks a significant advancement for SGS, empowering the company to validate and verify projects related to GHG emissions reduction, removal, and avoidance across various sectors. The scope includes 13 different sectoral areas such as renewable energy, manufacturing, mining, and waste management, thereby positioning SGS as a trusted partner for organizations striving to meet sustainability and climate change objectives.

For clients, this accreditation provides an added layer of confidence in the environmental data and claims validated by SGS. Collaborating with an accredited Validation and Verification Body (VVB) like SGS ensures the credibility and accuracy of environmental reports, supporting regulatory compliance and enhancing stakeholder trust.

“We are proud to have earned NABCB accreditation, which affirms our dedication to excellence in validating and verifying environmental claims,” said Bhaveshkumar Prajapati, Global Technical Director Audit & Compliance within Industries & Environment at SGS. “This accreditation enhances our ability to provide reliable data, further contributing to global efforts in climate change mitigation.”

With over two decades of expertise and a global presence, SGS continues to lead the way in delivering dependable solutions to address pressing 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 Contact:

Bhaveshkumar Prajapati
Global Technical Director Audit & Compliance, Industries & Environment, SGS
t: +91 8655482578

SOURCE: SGS