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Sustainability Performance

Our Sustainability Ambitions 2030 cover the whole value chain and set targets that take us to 2030. Each year, we track progress against these targets and define specific action plans to become a better company for a better society and planet.
Environment

Environment

While being fundamentally a non-polluting business, we have very solid targets and programs to make sure we lead the path towards a net-zero future.

Achievements

  • First TIC company to receive approval for our 1.5ºC and net-zero targets from the Science Based Targets initiative
  • Scope 1 and 2 absolute emissions reduced 14% compared to 2019
  • 97% renewable electricity
  • Initiated our journey towards our target to reduce our scope 3 emissions by 28% in 2030

Social

We are a people business, and our employees are essential to our success. Every day we work to attract and develop diverse talent, while prioritizing wellbeing and employee satisfaction. It extends into our communities where we aim to make a positive and long-lasting impact.

Social

Achievements

  • 31.9% women in leadership positions
  • 31% and 22% reduction in LTIR and TRIR, respectively since 2018
  • 7.6 in our employee engagement index
  • Over 30 000 volunteering hours
Governance

Governance

Our commitment to the highest standards of integrity and professional excellence is the foundation from which we work. This applies across our entire value chain, from supplier due diligence, to operations efficiency and fair customer practices.

Achievements

  • 90.6% customer satisfaction score
  • 27 labs now using World Class Methodology and 2 labs reaching Bronze award
  • Significant progress towards extending our sustainability principles to our supply chain

Our corporate sustainability awards

Fantastic recognition across the world

MSCI

MSCI: AAA Rating

SGS continues to receive a rating of AAA in the Morgan Stanley Capital International’s (MSCI) Environment Social Governance assessment.

SGS Rated Low Risk by Sustainalytics

Sustainalytics has rated SGS as being at a “low risk” of experiencing material financial impacts from Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) factors.
Dow Jones

A decade of leadership in the DJSI

SGS has been included again in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World and Europe, with a top score of 83/100 in the S&P Global’s 2023 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).

CDP: Leadership Position

We were awarded an A- score on the CDP assessment, meaning we’ve achieved ‘Leadership’ level. Companies reaching the Leadership level represent best practice through awareness and management of risks and demonstration of strong governance.
EcoVadis

EcoVadis: Gold Rating

We received a Gold Rating award from EcoVadis and were placed in the top 5% of the evaluated companies.
ISS ESG

ISS ESG Corporate Rating: Prime

Once again, SGS has been rated as PRIME by ISS ESG Corporate rating for excellence in management of environmental, societal and governance (ESG) aspects.
FTSE

FTSE4Good Index

Once again, we have been included in the FTSE4Good Index.
Refinitive

Refinitiv Global Diversity & Inclusion Index

We have been named one of the top 100 most diverse and inclusive companies in the prestigious Refinitiv Global Diversity & Inclusion Index.