SGS SA

Common Name
SGS
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Consulting Services
Employees
95,244
Ticker
SGSN
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Description
SGS SA is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It provides independent services that help organizations verify the quality, safety,...

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 TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2030
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2050
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2050
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2050
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2050
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2050
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2050
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2050
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2050
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2050
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2050
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2050
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2050
*. This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries
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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. a

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. a

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. a

As of 2024, SGS is lagging behind on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 11.88% of the planned reduction. a

SGS's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

2019202420302050030 k60 k90 k120 kBaselineCurrent (-11%)Target 2030 (-46%)Target 2050 (-90%)

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. a

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. a

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. a

SGS's Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions Pathway

20192024203020500200 k400 k600 k800 kCurrent (+1%)Target 2030 (-28%)Target 2050 (-90%)

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. a

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. a

As of 2024, SGS is lagging behind on its total carbon footprint reduction target, having achieved 0.06% of the planned reduction. a

SGS's Carbon Footprint (Scope 1+2+3) Emissions Pathway

20192024203020500300 k600 k900 k1.2 MCurrent (-0%)Target 2030 (-46%)Target 2050 (-90%)
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