We are pleased to announce that we have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Chamber of Sustainable Development (ICSD) to enhance sustainability awareness and education.
This partnership will foster long-term collaboration in sustainable development initiatives and formalizes a shared commitment to advancing environmental, social and governance (ESG) knowledge.
We will work with ICSD to promote sustainability education and capacity building through professional development initiatives, knowledge-sharing activities and industry engagement. Key areas of collaboration include jointly organized sustainability-focused webinars, professional training opportunities, member benefits programs and participation in industry events.
Through these initiatives, both parties aim to foster cross-sector knowledge exchange, support the development of ESG professionals with both strategic vision and practical expertise and support organizations and professionals strengthen their ability to respond to evolving sustainability trends and stakeholder expectations.
Ms. Miranda Kwan, Director of Business Assurance for SGS in Hong Kong, said: "As sustainability continues to move to business expectation, organizations need access to credible knowledge, practical guidance and internationally recognized best practices. Through this partnership with ICSD, we look forward to supporting the development of ESG capabilities within the business community and helping professionals build the competencies needed to address evolving sustainability challenges and opportunities."
Dr. Angus Yip, Founding Chairman of the International Chamber of Sustainable Development (ICSD), stated: "We at ICSD are deeply honored to establish a partnership with SGS. Through the wide variety of practical, ESG-related courses offered by SGS, our members can acquire more professional and practical knowledge and skills. This will enable them to perform better in the workplace and gain a stronger competitive edge in a highly demanding work environment."
The signing ceremony, which marked an important milestone in our relationship with ICSD, took place during ICSD's fifth anniversary forum on July 10, 2026. The MoU was formally signed by Ms. Miranda Kwan and Dr. Angus Yip, Founding Chairman of ICSD.
About International Chamber of Sustainable Development
ICSD is a government-registered not-for-profit organization (limited by guarantee, registration number: 3171267) based in Hong Kong. It also has chapters in Geneva and London (not-for-profit company number: 14301906). As of July 2026, ICSD has over 5,000 members who are Certified ESG Planners (CEP®) and/or Certified ESG Managers (CEM®) from different industries. It is a mission-driven NGO and a learned society. Its driver: More blessed to give than to receive.
ICSD’s mission is to promote ESG through education. Its activities revolve around the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and promote international recognition of the sustainable development ideology among both individuals and corporations.
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 over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 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 a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign 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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