SGS, the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company, announces several contract wins and recognitions that underscore its expertise in combating deforestation. As deforestation regulations move towards enforcement and carbon markets face increased scrutiny, SGS combines advanced technology, internationally recognized certification frameworks, and independent assurance to support organizations in delivering verifiable, data driven environmental action.
In Hong Kong, SGS was awarded the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Certificate of Excellence in recognition of its contribution to high quality sustainability reporting and ESG transparency. The award reflects SGS’s expertise in supporting organizations as they measure and disclose environmental impacts in line with internationally recognized standards, including those related to land use, biodiversity, and deforestation.
In China, SGS has issued an independent verification statement under the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to a leading household paper manufacturer. As EUDR enforcement approaches, independently verified evidence is becoming increasingly critical in demonstrating that products and supply chains are deforestation-free and maintaining access to global markets.
SGS has also completed the first independent verification of the BlueSky AI based forest carbon sink methodology. The methodology combines satellite remote sensing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology to enable accurate measurement and monitoring of forest carbon. Independent verification of carbon methodologies remains essential to maintaining confidence in voluntary carbon markets.
Together, these developments demonstrate SGS’s integrated approach to helping clients meet evolving regulatory requirements and build trust across supply chains and carbon markets.
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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