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Sustainability Assurance

Embed sustainability into the core of your business

Integrate sustainability into your business

Sustainability is no longer a complementary feature of your company’s value proposition, but a need that must be integrated into your business model for long-term success and viability.

The reality in which organizations operate is defined by megatrends, such as increased connectivity and mobility, climate change, depletion of natural resources and rapid urbanization.

Stakeholders, including consumers, investors, employees and society in general, demand that organizations go beyond mere compliance with legal requirements and, instead, have a positive impact that reflects a true commitment to sustainability and climate action leadership. We can help you to make an active contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by supporting you on the journey toward value creation across your entire business model.

Why SGS sustainability assurance?

As a leader in sustainability for over 30 years, we continue to be an active participant in demonstrating best practices and developing international standards and guidelines. As a result, we have experts across many industries to provide a wide range of sustainability assurance services.

We enable you to:

  • Establish your vision and road map through comprehensive services, tailored to your needs
  • Create trust and certainty in your sustainability, whatever your organization’s size, complexity or sector
  • Measure your sustainability impacts
  • Enhance your Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) management
  • Reduce energy use, carbon footprint and waste
  • Implement more efficient processes
  • Address stakeholder concerns and risks
  • Avoid greenwashing
  • Accomplish your sustainability goals

Wherever you are on your journey and whatever climate action you wish to take, our sustainability assurance services can be customized and optimized to get you to where you want to be.

A comprehensive range of sustainability assurance services

Our services include:

  • Sustainability strategy and consulting: put sustainable business practices at the heart of your business model
  • Sustainability disclosure and assurance: communicate sustainability performance and create trust through independent assessment
  • Climate change mitigation: mitigate, adapt and maximize the business benefits of climate change
  • Sustainable supply chains: increase trust and the visibility of your value chain
  • Sustainable finance: transition to a more sustainable economy while mitigating financial risks and creating value
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Check our frequently asked questions in your sustainability journey, how you can start and how we can support you.

Our services

SGS Inspection Geneva Switzerland

Assurance and Verification Services

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Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Certification

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amfori QMI Audits

Cotton Plant

Better Cotton Initiative – Measuring Cotton Consumption: Independent Assessments

Sugar Cane

Bonsucro Audits & Certification

Climate Check & Impact Assessment

CSDDD Compliance & Assurance Services

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CSRD Compliance & Assurance Services

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Ecodesign, LCA, EPD & Circular Economy Certification

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EN 15343 Certification

Market Numbers

Equator Principles Assessments

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ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

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EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

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EU Timber Regulation

Forest grounds

Forest Management Certification

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FSC™ Chain of Custody

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FSSC 24000 Certification – Social Management Systems

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ISCC PLUS Certification

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ISCC – International Sustainability & Carbon Certification

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ISO 14001 Certification – Environmental Management Systems

Go Green Concept

ISO 14019 Series – Validate and Verify Sustainability Information

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ISO 14046 Certification – Environmental Management Water Footprint

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Issue Concept

ISO 14064-1 Verification – Quantify and Report Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Removals

Lower CO2 Emissions and Reduce Carbon Footprint Concept

ISO 14067 Verification – Greenhouse Gases – Carbon Footprint of Products

Lower CO2 Emissions and Reduce Carbon Footprint Concept

ISO 14068-1 Verification – Climate Change Management, Transition to Net Zero – Carbon Neutrality

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ISO 20121 Certification – Event Sustainability Management Systems

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ISO 26000 Standard – Guidance on Social Responsibility

Green Energy Versus Money Concept

ISO 32210 Standard – Sustainable Finance – Guidance on Applying Sustainability Principles for Organizations in the Financial Sector

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ISO 37001 Certification – Anti-Bribery Management Systems

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ISO 50001 Certification – Energy Management Systems

Circular Economy Concept

ISO 59020 Verification – Circular Economy, Measuring and Assessing Circularity Performance

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OCS European Certification Scheme

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Product Carbon Footprint

Palm Oil Fruits

RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)

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RTRS (Roundtable for Responsible Soy)

S-Carbon – Comprehensive Digital Carbon Management Platform

Man in Safety Vest Checking Boxes

SA8000 Certification – Social Accountability

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SIX Swiss Exchange 1.5°C Climate Equity Flag Reviews

Solar Power Plant

Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) Assessments

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Sustainable & Resilient Infrastructure (SuRe®) Certification Audits

Sustainable development goal concept

Sustainable Finance – External Reviewer Services

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Wood & Wood Fiber Product Due Diligence Systems

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10/585 Blackburn Road,

Notting Hill, 3168,

Melbourne, Victoria,

Australia