Earlier this year, we announced our collaboration with the Blue Dot Network (BDN), a global initiative elevating quality infrastructure standards and catalyzing sustainable investment. Established by leading governments and supported by over 200 stakeholders worldwide, the BDN offers a transparent, voluntary certification scheme to help infrastructure projects meet internationally recognized benchmarks for sustainability, resilience, economic efficiency and inclusivity.
As an accredited certifier, at SGS we play a pivotal role in verifying whether infrastructure projects align with the BDN framework’s 80+ global standards, which span planning, financing, construction and operations. Our expertise gives project developers and investors the confidence that certified projects are future-ready and investment-worthy.
Francesca Cerchia, Global Head of Climate Solutions at SGS, explains: "With the Blue Dot Network, we are helping build a pipeline of infrastructure that is not only technically sound, but also socially and environmentally responsible. This certification offers project owners a competitive edge in securing financing and demonstrating leadership in sustainable development."
Global infrastructure needs are immense – expected to reach USD 18 trillion by 2040 – yet capital remains heavily skewed toward developed markets. BDN certification bridges this gap by making sustainable infrastructure more visible, bankable and credible. For investors, it streamlines risk assessment, increases asset value and builds confidence by demonstrating alignment with international standards. For governments and communities, it ensures long-term value creation. For developers, it simplifies ESG compliance and opens doors to capital.
This work supports our IMPACT NOW for sustainability movement at SGS by advancing infrastructure that meets today’s ESG expectations and tomorrow’s global benchmarks.
Ready to set the benchmark?
Position your infrastructure project as a global leader. Start your journey toward Blue Dot Network certification by submitting an expression of interest today.
About Blue Dot Network
The Blue Dot Network is a voluntary, private-sector-focused and government-supported certification scheme for infrastructure projects. Open to projects in all countries and across economic sectors, its focus is on projects in emerging economies where quality infrastructure investment is the most needed. BDN aims to help catalyze investment into quality infrastructure by providing a trusted signal to investors and other stakeholders that projects are environmentally and socially sustainable, resilient, inclusive, open and transparent, and economically efficient.
For further information, please contact:
Andrés Felipe Nieto Ortiz
Global Market Manager Environment, Health & Safety
Industries & Environment
t: +33 620 098 411
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).
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