SGS SA
SGS's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, SGS completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
SGS has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into SGS's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SGS amounted to 320,393 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SGS decreased by 2.38%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
SGS's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SGS's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of SGS were 101,320 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has SGS reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, SGS's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), SGS's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are SGS's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, SGS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,117 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 219,073 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has SGS reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), SGS's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that SGS 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does SGS use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, SGS reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
SGS's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into SGS's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, SGS reported 794,581 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of SGS includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
SGS's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SGS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, SGS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 794,581 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has SGS reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, SGS's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 13.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), SGS's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that SGS 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SGS disclose?
In 2024, SGS reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of SGS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to SGS's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 486,821 tCO₂e (61.27%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 116,856 tCO₂e (14.71%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 78,884 tCO₂e (9.93%)
SGS's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into SGS’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, SGS reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 101,320 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,503 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 13.5 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
SGS's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does SGS's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, SGS reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 13.5 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.7 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does SGS rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, SGS ranked 21 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places SGS among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into SGS's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, SGS reported a total carbon footprint of 1,114,974 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.22% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to SGS's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 71.26% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 19.65%. a