Industries & Environment
The world’s most comprehensive range of integrated inspection, testing, certification, and advisory services, powered by the latest technology and digital tools.
Enabling safer, more sustainable and environmentally friendly infrastructure, transportation and industries
As your organization transitions towards sustainable forms of energy and growing environmental responsibilities, you need to bridge the gap between current business practices and meeting the global requirements for a better future. Our innovative solutions enable you to ensure the integrity, safety and reliability of your activities, equipment and operations, while helping you take more sustainable approaches to supply chain, infrastructure, transportation and business operations.
This helps you to protect workers and the environment, generate customer confidence, enhance brand reputation, manage risk and increase business efficiency.
Expert support from planning to execution and beyond We provide a wide range of industrial and environmental solutions, including:
Our global network of experts helps you to navigate a wide range of new standards, regulations, and corporate responsibilities.
for sustainability
AUDITING & COMPLIANCE
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY
SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
INDUSTRIAL ASSURANCE
TECHNICAL STAFFING
Sustainability is vital amid climate concerns, regulations, and evolving demands. Backed by over 30 years of expertise, we help organizations navigate complexities, providing clear guidance and actionable solutions tailored to industries and sustainability goals worldwide.
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Carbon footprints The first step for any business. Our advisory services help you: • Develop a verifiable organization or product carbon footprint • Identify cost saving opportunities via the development of low carbon business strategies and a GHG emissions’ reduction roadmap
As a global leader, we offer unmatched expertise, reliable services, and a strong commitment to excellence, ensuring the highest quality in every project we handle.
Greenhouse gas emissions Reduce your carbon
Our services consider all aspects of a business’s approach to GHG and can be used by companies and operations of all sizes, from SMEs to large global conglomerates across all industry segments: • Validation and verification for Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCM) projects • Compliance verification under ISO 17029 and ISO 14065, including third party accredited verification for ETS 1 and ETS 2 • GHG emissions inventory verification to international standards like ISO 14064-1 and GHG Protocol • Support for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism during the transitional period and third party accredited verification from 2027 • Third party accredited verification for the Transport & Logistics sector under the Smart Freight Centre assessment schemes or with ISO 14083
footprint, comply with regulations and meet disclosure requirements Steady increases in the level of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere are adding considerable and unprecedented stress to the environment. At SGS, we have been offering specialist GHG verification and advisory services since 1998, following the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol.
Join us in making a meaningful impact to mitigate climate change and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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How SGS can support you:
EHS&S AUDITS Second and third party audits to assess compliance with local legal requirements, corporate guidelines and international standards/protocols.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Environmental Due Diligence (EDD), and environmental and social impact assessments (EIA/ESIA).
CLIMATE CHANGE Greenhouse gas emissions quantification, validation and verification, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) services, training and support.
ENERGY AND GREEN BUILDINGS Energy audits, data-driven management, Green Building consulting and audits for certifications such as LEED and BREEAM.
CIRCULARITY Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), Product Carbon Footprint (PCF),
Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), and SGS Zero Waste to Landfill Standard.
Auditing and compliance
We offer a range of verification and
Protect stakeholders, the environment and your business with compliance and auditing services from SGS. Ensuring that products, services, and work environments are safe and compliant with relevant standards and regulations opens the door to wider market access, protects your staff and reputation, and strengthen your supply chain. By staying aligned with legislation and avoiding financial penalties, you can foster a more resilient business and support sustainable growth.
auditing services to help you and your business plan, implement and maintain compliance
via high-quality environmental practices.
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Environment, health and safety Environmental services No resource is more precious than the environment we live in and today businesses are not only held accountable for their impact on our environment, but customers increasingly seek partners that demonstrate clear commitment to upholding and staying ahead of today’s environmental standards.
Laboratory testing SGS provides advanced laboratory analysis and routine testing using state-of-the-art equipment for environmental applications, including GC/MS, GC, ICP, and wet chemistry. We offer accurate, high-quality data across various matrices and specialize in pioneering methodologies for innovative environmental monitoring and problem-solving, ensuring precise and actionable results. Our areas of expertise are vast, including Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP), Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC) testing, PFAS testing, authenticity and environmental forensics, biodiversity, ecosystems and environmental DNA (E-DNA). Environmental marine services Approximately 90% of the world’s trade is transported by sea. For the shipping industry to be sustainable, ships must comply with environmental regulations, meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals, and provide safe living conditions for seafarers. Our environmental marine services can help you: comply with shipboard and environmental regulations on the discharges of air, water, and sludges; decarbonize ships and ports; improve crew well-being; and preserve coastal environments by monitoring them for a range of water or airborne pollutants to ensure compliance with local authorities. Sampling and monitoring Systematic field sampling and monitoring establish environmental baselines and allow you to assess management plan effectiveness. Our global network of technicians and accredited labs ensures representative sample collection and analysis using internationally accepted methods. SGS’s innovative solutions, including marine monitoring initiatives and air quality sensors, provide reliable data to ensure compliance and inform decision-making, while positioning SGS as a leader in this field.
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Health and safety
Successful businesses take environmental protection, workers’ health and safety, and regulatory compliance seriously. From cost-saving to enhanced reputation, a proper and strategy is an investment that pays dividends in the present and fortifies the future, ensuring safe operations that protect the people, environment, communities, and assets. Failure to minimize the impact of your business’s activities will result in censure by employees, regulatory authorities and customers. Increasingly, stakeholders are also looking for evidence to prove you follow best practice.
Construction safety Enhance safety and compliance with our expert solutions at every stage of your project’s lifecycle, from pre-design to post-construction. As a global leader in health and safety, we serve all construction sectors, managing and supervising on-site safety teams for projects of any duration. We drive improvements in safety culture, performance, and risk management while ensuring compliance with regulations and stakeholder requirements. Partner with us to reduce risks, cut incident-related costs, and more efficient workplace. Industrial hygiene Industrial hygiene focuses on anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace conditions that may harm employees’ health. Prolonged exposure to toxic elements and unhealthy environments can lead to sickness, making it crucial for companies to ensure proper occupational health. Our industrial hygienists provide expertise in environmental monitoring and risk assessments to identify and control hazards like gases, noise, and pollutants. Our services include exposure assessments, sampling, laboratory testing, data management, and training, all using the latest technologies to help you comply with safety regulations while maintaining productivity. Occupational health and safety governance Creating and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment is more than a legal requirement, it’s a commitment to your employees’ well-being. Our occupational health and safety (OHS) governance services provide you with the expertise and tools you need to comply with legislation and foster a culture of safety and risk management at your company. From bespoke safety program development to thorough risk assessments and training, we provide end-to-end support to ensure your workplace is safe and your operations are compliant.
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Supply chain services Industrial supply chains face growing pressure from the energy transition, sustainability goals, and digitalization compounded by rising geopolitical uncertainty. To stay resilient, businesses need greater agility, visibility, and capacity to pivot. Our services strengthen supply chain robustness and flexibility, helping customers adapt quickly while maintaining quality, continuity, and performance in an increasingly complex global environment.
From sourcing to optimization Choose SGS for comprehensive supply chain solutions that cover sourcing to optimization. As a global leader in evaluations, we ensure supplier quality, sustainability, and safety through proactive risk management.
With a vast network and local expertise, we provide consistent, world-class support tailored to your unique needs, offering end-to-end partnership.
With our global reach and local expertise, we help you build more robust industrial supply chains
• Source inspection • Manufacturing process inspection • Coating inspection & failure analysis
• Selection & performance audits (Capability, Capacity and Process) • Technical due diligence • Supplier rating and benchmarking • Bid evaluation and contract administration • Modules covering
• Dimensional inspection • Documentation review
• Final product quality inspection • Packing and loading inspection • Storage and handling inspection • Visual and welding inspections • Witness testing • Fabrication & construction inspection
We help you build robust industrial supply chains
Quality, Operations, HSE & Social criteria
SUPPLIER EVALUATION
QA/QC INSPECTION
Comprehensive services and tailored solutions
Supplier quality assessment
Performance monitoring
Quality control for products and processes
PROGRESS MONITORING / EXPEDITING
ADVANCED SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
• Enhance efficiency • Minimize delays • Uphold quality standards • Ensure contractual obligations are met
• Product development (APQP, APQP4Wind, PQP) • Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen training and implementation • Productivity and operations improvement
Global quality improvement programs
Evaluation of new suppliers
Product inspection for compliance
Timely expediting of critical items
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Industrial assurance When you’re looking to achieve long-term sustainable development and production goals, you need a key partner to support you. SGS can help drive the set-up and operation of capacities, and the development of markets and products – so that you’re assured of quality, safety, sustainability management, and management of your resources.
Our segments and markets
CHEMICALS • Chemicals • Raw chemicals • Fertilizers
ENERGY • Oil and gas midstream • Oil and gas downstream • EPCs
MANUFACTURING • Industrial equipment • Machinery • Semiconductors • Batteries
CLEAN ENERGY • Wind • Solar • Hydrogen • Battery Energy Storage as a Service (BESS) • Nuclear DISTRIBUTION • Retail • E-commerce • Logistics • Transport terminals
HEAVY INDUSTRY • Steel • Cement • Pulp and paper
• Aerospace • Automotive • Defense
PROCESS INDUSTRIES • Agricultural product transformation • Food and beverage • Pharmaceutical
INFRASTRUCTURE • Data centers • Ports • Industrial parks • Transportation systems • EPCs
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RAIL • Rolling stock and rail equipment • Signalling • Railway infrastructure
CAPEX ASSURANCE Assure capacity development: • Reliable timeline • Budget attainment • Compliance with regulations and corporate guidelines • Successful start-up • Smooth transition to OPEX
OPEX ASSURANCE Assure safety, integrity and sustainability:
SUPPLY CHAIN ASSURANCE Assure quality, safety and sustainability: • Develop supplier base • Manage supply chain and deliveries • Ensure compliance with regulations • Manage and improve suppliers’ capacity, quality, safety
EQUIPMENT ASSURANCE Assure access to market: • Product regulatory compliance • Product sustainability • Product development improvement (quality, safety, sustainability) We ensure equipment meets regulatory, safety, and sustainability requirements for market access. Services include certification (e.g. CE, ASME), carbon footprint verification, lifecycle
• Ensure compliance of plants (environment, public safety) • Ensure safety of workers • Ensure asset productive capacity • Reduce emissions, resource consumption and waste • Optimize production (quality, cost, safety) We help you maintain safe, compliant, and efficient operations through statutory inspections, asset condition monitoring, and industrial hygiene management. Additional services like OT safety, metering, and sustainability advisory support long-term operational excellence.
and sustainability (scope 3) • Reduce supply chain risks
We support capacity development with end-to-end services including permitting, QHSE supervision, commissioning oversight, and installation compliance. Our experts ensure a smooth transition to operations through process
From supplier qualification to on-site inspection, we strengthen supply chain performance across quality, safety, and sustainability. Our services include tender support, manufacturing oversight, materials testing,
assessments, and compliance for dangerous goods and cargo.
gas assurance, OT safety, and specialized staffing.
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Capabilities & Solutions – From CAPEX to OPEX
CAPEX (DEPLOYMENT)
OPEX (OPS)
PLANNING
DESIGN
E/P/C*
COMMISION
OPERATION
PROCUREMENT SUPPORT (REVIEW, SUPPLY CHAIN, QA/QC, COMPLIANCE)
PERMITTING SUPPORT
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION
OWNER’S ENGINEER
SAFETY / REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FROM DESIGN TO INSTALLATION TO OPERATION
ENVIRONMENTAL & HSE MONITORING
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, ASSET INTEGRITY
OPERATION TECHNOLOGY (OT) ASSURANCE: FFP, COMPLIANCE, OT CYBERSAFETY
GHG & CARBON: PROJECT VERIFICATION, ACCOUNTING, VERIFICATION
EXPERT STAFFING SERVICES
*Engineering, procurement, construction
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At SGS, we provide a full range of customer-focused recruitment solutions, covering the full range of project life cycles.
Over 50 years of experience in services ranging from:
We are located across the globe to support our clients wherever help is required.
PERMANENT RECRUITMENT/ HEAD-HUNTING
CONTRACT RECRUITMENT/ STAFF OUTSOURCING
LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL PAYROLL SOLUTIONS
GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS
Expertise in all major industries
MINING, ENERGY, AND POWER • Oil and gas • Mining • Conventional power • Nuclear
BUILDING & INFRASTRUCTURE
MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING • Pharma • Semiconductors • Food and beverage • Rail • Aerospace • Shipbuilding
• Real estate, buildings • Transport (highways, bridges, rail, airports) • Utilities (power lines, distribution, telecom)
• Wind • Solar
Technical staffing services Our global network of technical staffing offices provides access to:
Cross-discipline capabilities
• Project managers and supervisors • QA/QC teams • HSE and safety teams • Engineering (civil, structural, design, mechanical, electrical)
• Technicians • Operators • Support teams (admin, financial, human resources)
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WE COVER YOUR INDUSTRY Dedicated team with in-depth knowledge and experience of various technical disciplines. We build bespoke sourcing strategies: talent pool, market analysis & benchmarking exercises.
WE PROVIDE END-TO-END RECRUITMENT AND STAFFING SOLUTIONS TAILORED FOR YOU Reduced time-to-hire and time invested by your HR and Management.
THE RIGHT TECHNOLOGY We provide leading edge technology in sourcing and processes for optimized selection, assessment, and in-depth pre-screening.
MULTI-NATIONAL CANDIDATES
SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT HUBS
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From development to decommissioning, we are experts in inspection, testing, certification, and verification—optimizing efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance. Carbon capture, utilization and storage
Solar Exploiting the power of the sun as a source of energy for our world is a growing industry. However, harnessing, generating and distributing solar power requires a high level of technology and significant financial investment. Wind From site selection, investment, intermittent nature of onand offshore wind, environmental impact on wildlife, and the technical complexity of design, installation, and maintenance of wind turbines, generating wind power presents its own complexities. As an accredited APQP4Wind partner, we help enhance cooperation and achieve quality excellence, reducing risks and costs.
We leverage our global knowledge, local expertise, and energy experience for your
CCUS captures and stores industrial CO 2 to prevent increases in greenhouse gas levels globally. Many organizations investing in CCUS are growing and relatively new to this technology: we can help you address the issues associated with capturing, transporting and storing CO 2 . Hydrogen The shift towards hydrogen signifies a monumental stride in reducing our dependency on fossil fuels. However, as an emerging source of energy, hydrogen presents challenges including risk management, accurate information, efficient resource allocation, and scalability.
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Renewable energy As energy companies move towards to clean power, the renewable energy industry is under increasing pressure to boost production and ensure product quality, reduce risk, and comply with regulations.
At SGS, we offer a wide range of service that aim to ensure that you navigate the complexities around quality, safety and sustainability standards and regulations with ease and confidence. We provide comprehensive services for your renewable energy projects which cover every stage from initial concept to design, manufacturing, transportation, and the installation and operation of your power plant all the way through to decommissioning.
SGS, the trusted assurance partner for leading renewable energy developers, operators, and OEMs worldwide, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance.
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Our unrivaled global network
99,500
2,500 OFFICES AND LABS
EMPLOYEES AROUND THE WORLD
We are SGS The world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Wherever you are, whatever your industry, our experts worldwide provide specialized solutions to make your business faster, simpler and more efficient.
Our sustainability achievements
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Why choose SGS? Everyday we help our customers enhance their quality and reduce their risk.
• Local presence combining global expertise • Largest number of national accreditations globally • Largest global network of restricted substances testing, pollutant identification and general chemistry
• Driving sustainability solutions to support customers • A unique expertise in end-to-end supply chain evolution • Largest service portfolio in the TIC industry
We excel at delivering international service solutions
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BENEFITS
Experts / specialist
End-to-end risk management
Centralized project management
Focus on core business
Access to global know how
CUSTOMER NEED
DEFINE SOLUTIONS
DELIVER RESULTS
Process improvement
DEPLOY
Global resources
Enhance speed to market
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Key account management
Scale up on demand
Contact us industries.environment@sgs.com sgs.com
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