SGS SA
SGS's Climate Target Data Preview
As of 2024, SGS has disclosed 25 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 25 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into SGS ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 1 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 2050 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2050 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2050 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2050 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2050 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2050 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 1 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2050 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2050 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2050 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2050 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2050 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 2050 |
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Insights into SGS's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways
As of 2024, SGS has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.
Does SGS have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?
As of 2024, SGS has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.
SGS's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 90% by 2050, compared to a baseline of 113,443 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019.
As of 2024, SGS is lagging behind on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 11.88% of the planned reduction.
SGS's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway
Does SGS have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?
As of 2024, SGS has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
SGS's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 90% by 2050, compared to a baseline of 786,370 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019.
Instead of reducing value chain emissions, SGS has increased them, with 2024 levels exceeding those of the 2019 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target.
SGS's Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions Pathway
Does SGS have a target to reduce its total carbon footprint?
As of 2024, SGS has set a target to reduce its total carbon footprint, specifically those from Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 sources.
SGS's most ambitious carbon footprint target is to reduce its scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions from a baseline of 1,115,566 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019, by 90% by 2050.
As of 2024, SGS is lagging behind on its total carbon footprint reduction target, having achieved 0.06% of the planned reduction.