SGS to Lead Decarbonization Panel at COP29, Focusing on Practical Solutions for Business Sustainability

SGS to Lead Decarbonization Panel at COP29, Focusing on Practical Solutions for Business Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) SGS will participate in COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, where it will lead a panel discussion titled “Decarbonization Agenda for Businesses: Challenges and Practical Solutions” on November 14. The session will gather experts in energy transition to examine the challenges of achieving net-zero targets and explore effective decarbonization strategies. This initiative aligns with SGS’s IMPACT NOW framework, which supports global sustainability efforts through its focus on climate, circularity, nature, and ESG assurance as part of the company’s Strategy 27.

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 8-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS has announced its active participation in the 29th annual Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, where it will host a panel discussion titled “Decarbonization Agenda for Businesses: Challenges and Practical Solutions” on November 14. As a global sustainability leader, SGS aims to address the pressing obstacles businesses encounter in their efforts to reduce emissions and achieve climate targets.

The panel will convene experts in energy transition and decarbonization to assess the efficacy of voluntary net-zero initiatives that have emerged since the Paris Agreement in 2016. Despite the widespread adoption of these initiatives by non-state actors, tangible results remain elusive. The discussion will explore decarbonization strategies, share best practices, and present actionable solutions to help companies effectively progress toward sustainability.

Within the TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) industry, SGS plays a key role in guiding organizations on their sustainability path. Central to this effort is SGS’s recently launched IMPACT NOW for sustainability framework, which emphasizes four pillars: climate, circularity, nature, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) assurance. This concept aligns with the global push for sustainability and the Strategy 27 vision, which addresses major global megatrends, including the need for impactful action on climate change.

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