Our value to Society

Extreme weather conditions and climate change can cause droughts and flooding that affect natural resources – such as water, energy, minerals/metals and food. This is especially true for some developing countries, where population growth trends further accelerate the demand for natural resources. Governments are responding by developing new regulations, meaning businesses and communities will need to develop actionable strategies that reduce the impact on climate change while supporting new demographic structures and securing the supply of resources.

Ensuring Safe, Sustainable Energy Around the World

"SGS tests, inspects and certifies renewable energy initiatives, such as wind, solar and hydro, for businesses and consumers around the world. SGS evaluates the technical feasibility of renewable power plant projects, manages the supply chain, ensures that installations avoid risk and provides customized consultancy services for the entire development. We ensure the generation and distribution of power are safe, efficient and sustainable for the future. As China is the leader in renewable energy investments, accounting for 45% of the global total, SGS has invested in a state-of-the-art Wind Energy Technology Center (WETC) in Tianjin, that provides a complete set of full-scale testing capabilities."

Charlie Zhang
SGS Wind Energy Product Manager

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The global economy has grown twenty times over the last two centuries and is estimated to increase six-fold by 2050. The economy’s primary challenge is to balance our desire for economic growth and prosperity with finite natural resources. On the consumer side, the production and disposal of items with a short lifespan can cause environmental damage and impact people’s health, while the progress of emerging economies increasingly influences the global consumption pattern. To support economic growth, businesses must invest in sustainability, human capital and promote fair access to the workplace, technology and markets.

SGS Pioneers Unique End-to-End Solution for E-Waste

"To help nations successfully and sustainably dispose of their waste, SGS created Renovo™, a self-funding, full-scale waste management system. In 2018, SGS implemented Renovo™ in the Ivory Coast and Ghana. The Governments of both countries designated SGS as the official external service provider to identify the products imported, determine their condition and prevent the importation of waste, thus reinforcing the Basel Convention on transportation of waste and hazardous goods. This identification is critical to size the facility correctly and to start the traceability process. SGS is also responsible for collecting an advance eco levy on all electrical and electronic equipment and tires exported to support the countries’ efforts to protect its people and environment."

Alexandre Lusenti
SGS Product Manager for Renovo™

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The world’s population is projected to rise by more than 1 billion by the year 2030, bringing the total to over 8 billion, and 97% of this growth will come from emerging or developing countries.

This pace of change poses significant challenges for governments and businesses, and empowering the next generation of workers – millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) – is critical to meeting these social challenges. Businesses and communities need strategies that can support the new demographic structure.

Hiring in the Age of Millennials

"When recruiting, we put the candidate first by using recruitment tools designed with our audiences’ habits and needs in mind. In the case of millennials, we are investigating a tracking application system that is mobile, quick, easy and fully transparent. Millennials are searching for a job that enhances their personal brand while enabling them to make a difference in the world.

"Attracting millennials will depend on SGS’s ability to illustrate our positive impact on society. One of the pillars for SGS’s human resources strategy is talent development and internal mobility, to provide our employees with the right opportunities to learn and grow. The success of this strategy will have a positive impact on the attraction and retention of our millennial talents."

James Allibon
SGS Global Recruitment Manager

The billions of devices that are connected to the internet, interacting and sharing data on an entirely new scale, present huge potential to save time and money. Moreover, advanced technology – such as robotics, artificial intelligence and big data – is revolutionizing our personal and professional lives. As much as these advances are improving societies and economies, the security risks are significant. Personal data has become a valuable asset and attacks on security gaps can cause considerable damage.

SGS at the Forefront of Cybersecurity

Frankie NG, CEO of SGS, signs a Charter of Trust on Cybersecurity at the Munich Security Conference

"To shape the future of the digital world, SGS joined forces with Siemens and eight other leading businesses to present a Charter of Trust in February 2018. The Charter contains 10 principles that aim to make the digital world more secure and also sets three important goals: Protect the data of individuals and companies; prevent damage to people, companies and infrastructures; and create a reliable foundation for instilling trust in a networked, digitally connected world. As an industry leader, we are committed to pushing for the Charter’s adoption globally and will continue to develop, promote and implement its principles."

Sergio Lomban
SGS Digital Trust Services, Vice President

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