SGS Expands Sustainability Platform with Launch of Nature Services Suite

Geneva-based testing, inspection and certification company SGS announced the launch of Nature services, forming a new pillar of its recently launched sustainability suite, IMPACT NOW, focused on helping companies to manage environmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company performs as a steward of nature. risk.

Announced in November 2024, IMPACT NOW consolidates SGS’ sustainability offerings under four strategic pillars, including climate, circularity, nature and ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments. assurance.

Key services offered under the new nature pillar will include environmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company performs as a steward of nature. testing and assessment, encompassing soil, air and water testing, environmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company performs as a steward of nature. DNA (E-DNA) testing and monitoring, and environmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company performs as a steward of nature. due diligence and impact assessments; forestry supply chain traceability and assurance services covering EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance, Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, and; combatting “forever chemicals,” including PFAS and microplastics monitoring and remediation.

Géraldine Picaud, CEO of SGS, said:

“Utilizing our sustainability and TIC industry leadership position, our experts worldwide are proud to introduce our Nature services within the IMPACT NOW for sustainability portfolio. This comprehensive offering unites new services with proven solutions, empowering organizations of all sizes to become nature-positive and safeguard both human and ecosystem health.”