Overall impact
D (39)

Commentary

SGS is a below-average overall performer. With a 'D' rating of 39.5 for overall impact (bottom 25% of all companies), SGS ranks 40th out of 45 industry peers, behind ICF International, Wilhelmina International, RMR and 36 others, and ahead of Yaran Business Services, KPMG, GXP Engaged and 2 others. On top material causes for SGS's industry (Business Services), SGS performs poorly in Fair Labor Practices (36.5 score), Reduced Waste (38.4), Quality Lifelong Education (25.1) and 7 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score. SGS did not receive an 'A' rating on any cause.
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Company
Employees
83,000
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Professional Services
Sub-industry
Research & Consulting Services
SASB industry
Professional & Commercial Services
Headquarters
Switzerland
Share classes
SGSOY
ADR
SGSN.SW
Description
SGS SA provides inspection, testing, and certification services in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, North America, and the Asia Pacific. The company provides laboratory testing, product inspection and consulting, process assessment, technical, and transactional assistance; and automotive, connectivity, softlines and accessories, hardgoods, toys, and juvenile products, as well as plastic reduction, and government and trade facilitation services. It also offers a range of testing, inspection, certification, and consulting solutions for the crop science, food, health science, and cosmetics and hygiene industries; field and inspection, technical assessment, and advisory services; and services related to industrial, public health and safety, environmental testing, and public mandates. In addition, the company provides assessment, auditing, certification, supply chain and digital trust assurance, training, assurance and verification, consulting, and sustainability assurance services; agricultural commodities, geochemistry, laboratory testing petroleum and chemicals, metallurgy and consulting, mineral and metal commodities, oil, gas, and chemical commodities; and digital trust and sustainability solutions. Further, it offers solutions to buildings and infrastructures environment, health and safety, manufacturing and processing, mining, oil and gas, power, supply chain, technical staffing, and transportation sectors. SGS SA was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for SGS, based on its industry sub-industry Research & Consulting Services. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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