An overview of SGS, including history, values, benefits for businesses working with us, our global industries and how we deliver a competitive edge.

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SGS IS THE
WORLD’S
LEADING
INSPECTION,
VERIFICATION,
TESTING AND
CERTIFICATION
COMPANY
Version: April 2017

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Nº1
WORLD LEADER
90 000
EMPLOYEES
2 000
OFFICES AND
LABORATORIES
11
GLOBAL
INDUSTRIES
GLOBAL
SERVICE
LOCAL
EXPERTISE
AT A GLANCE

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HISTORY
Transformed grain
trading in Europe
with innovative
agricultural
inspection services
and spread
agricultural
services
around the world
Diversified into
inspection, testing
and verification
services across a
variety of sectors
including industrial,
minerals, oil, gas,
and chemicals
ESTABLISHED IN
ROUEN
Listed on the
Swiss Stock
Exchange
Unrivalled
reputation
as the industry
leader in finding
solutions to the
complex problems
organisations face
every day

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INSPECTION
VERIFICATION
TESTING
CERTIFICATION
CONSULTANCY
TRAINING
OUTSOURCING
GLOBAL SERVICES TAILORED
TO INDIVIDUAL INDUSTRIES

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Trusting that the life-saving medicines you
take are safe and effective is vital for your
health. You can feel secure in the
knowledge that SGS is using its expertise
and state-of-the-art technology to help test
the latest treatments.
Today’s consumers want to know
where their food comes from.
Our services provide confidence
throughout food supply chains,
as well as for those who buy the
end product.
It's the quality of service that
keeps you coming back to your
favourite hotel. SGS helps make
sure you always get the
standards you are expecting.
Knowing that wooden products
have really come from lawful
timber is important to consumers.
Our Timber Traceability and
Legality solution makes this
possible.
Everyone wants to live and work
in ergonomically designed
buildings. With SGS’ Building
Information Modelling (BIM) this is
becoming ever more likely.
From your smartphone screens to electric
car batteries, the technology of the future
will increasingly rely on rare earth elements
(REE). SGS’ services for REE help bring
these products to market.
When driving your car, you want
to be sure it is in good condition.
Our regulated vehicle inspection
ensures your car is roadworthy.
You want clothes that are
comfortable, durable and perform
as expected (e.g. waterproof etc.)
SGS checks that clothes on sale
in stores are fit for use.
SGS’ ballast water sampling
helps prevent damage to marine
eco-systems; preserving them for
future generations.
Customers at petrol stations don’t
think about fuel quality or pump
calibration – until there is a
problem. Our services help
companies reduce risk.
EMPOWERING DAILY-LIFE
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
A GOOD NIGHT’S
SLEEP GUARANTEED
BUILDING
SUSTAINABLE HOMES
MODELLING YOUR BUILDING
DELIVERING THE FUTURE
SAFE HOMEPAYING FOR GOOD
QUALITY PRODUCTS
SAVING ECOSYSTEMS
KEEPING YOU ON THE ROAD
QUALITY OF MEDICINES

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VALUES
INTEGRITY
ENTREPRENEURIALISM
INNOVATIVE SPIRIT
PASSION

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QUALITY SAFETY REDUCED RISK
SPEED TO MARKET TRUST SUSTAINABILITYEFFICIENCY PRODUCTIVITY

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TESTING,
AUDITING AND
TRAINING
SOLUTIONS
QUALITY
INDEPENDENT
THIRD PARTY
INSPECTION
COMPLIANCE
WITH THE
LATEST
QUALITY
STANDARDS

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COMPLIANCE
WITH LOCAL,
NATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL
REGULATIONS
SAFETY
GENERATE
CONSUMER
CONFIDENCE
AND ENHANCE
TRUST
DEVELOP
EFFECTIVE
HEALTH AND
SAFETY
SYSTEMS

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COMPLIANCE TO
INTERNATIONAL
RISK
MANAGEMENT
STANDARDS
REDUCED RISK
TESTING AND
INSPECTION TO
VERIFY RISK
PREVENTION
MEASURES
INDEPENDENT
AND IMPARTIAL
SERVICES TO
IDENTIFY,
MANAGE AND
REDUCE RISK

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EFFICIENCY
LOCAL EXPERTS
DRAW ON THE
GLOBAL
EXPERIENCE OF
THE ENTIRE SGS
NETWORK
MAKING
BUSINESS
OPERATIONS
FASTER,
SIMPLER AND
MORE EFFICIENT
TAILORED
BUSINESS
SOLUTIONS TO
IMPLEMENT
PROCESSES
AND SYSTEMS

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PRODUCTIVITY
FOCUSED
TRAINING TO
DEVELOP
SPECIALIST
SKILLS WITHIN
YOUR EXISTING
WORKFORCE
OUTSOURCING
WORLD-CLASS
PRODUCTIVITY
EXPERTS
ENSURING
PRODUCTIVITY
KEEPS PACE
WITH
DEVELOPMENTS

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SPEED TO MARKET
UNDERSTANDING
MARKET DEMANDS
ANYWHERE IN
THE WORLD,
WHATEVER THE
INDUSTRY OR
SECTOR
CONSULTANCY,
TESTING AND
CERTIFICATION
SERVICES TO
OVERCOME
COMPLEX
CHALLENGES
DEMONSTRATE
COMPLIANCE
WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS
OF TARGET
MARKETS

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TRUST
ASSURING THE
COMPLIANCE OF
PRODUCTS,
PROCESSES,
SYSTEMS AND
SERVICES
TRANSPARENT
AND UNBIASED
INSPECTION,
TESTING,
VERIFICATION
AND CERTIFICATION
SOLUTIONS
GLOBAL
REPUTATION
FOR
INDEPENDENCE
AND INTEGRITY

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SUSTAINABILITY
ASSISTING IN
DEVELOPING
SUSTAINABLE
FACILITIES AND
BETTER WORKING
AND SOCIAL
ENVIRONMENTS
ENCOURAGING
ENVIRONMENTAL
RESPONSIBILITY
AND REDUCING
ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS
BUILDING A
MORE
RESPONSIBLE
AND
SUSTAINABLE
FUTURE

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CHEMICAL CONSUMERGOODS AND RETAIL
MINING OIL AND GAS PUBLIC SECTORLIFE SCIENCES
TRANSPORTATIONAGRICULTURE AND FOOD
ENERGY
INDUSTRIALMANUFACTURING
CONSTRUCTION

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AGRICULTURE AND FOOD
SOURCE
We provide
expertise from
input research
and
development
through to
harvesting
DEVELOP
We offer
unrivalled
technical
capabilities for
fertiliser
exploration,
mining and
trade
TRANSPORT
We help
mitigate risks,
maintain safety
and improve
value chain
efficiency in
storage and
transportation
PROCESS
We safeguard
quality and
safety, improve
market share
and develop
sustainable
business
RETAIL
We protect
brands, build
customer trust
and develop
long-term trade
relations
SAVOUR
Sarah-Jane
tucks into her
lunch knowing
that it’s tasty,
healthy, safe
and value for
money
ENSURING SAFE, SUSTAINABLE AND HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTS

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TRANSPORTATION
SOURCE
We test
materials and
parts to OEM
and industry
standards to
facilitate the
supply chain
BUILD
We verify that
design and
production
quality meet
regulations and
ensure market
access
SELL
We audit
delivery and
aftermarket
operations to
ensure quality
and brand
guidelines
adherence
PROTECT
Our transport
maintenance,
repair and
monitoring
services help
prevent failure
and reduce
reputational/
financial risk.
SAFEGUARD
Our global
network of
laboratories and
testing centres
verify safety and
minimise
environmental
impact
TRUST
Annette loves
travelling from
A-to-B in safety,
comfort and the
knowledge her
journey is
environmentally
friendly
DRIVING A SAFER, CLEANER AND MORE EFFICIENT INDUSTRY

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CHEMICAL
ESTABLISH
We offer turnkey
laboratory
design and
management
consultancy and
procurement
and
commissioning
assistance
SOURCE
We ensure
chemical
component
quality
PROCESS
Our services
reduce risks,
manage
potential health
hazards and
improve
productivity in
operations
DISTRIBUTE
We offer
logistics and
third-party
operations
support
SELL
We verify the
safety and
compliance of
finished
products
PROTECT
Leo makes the
most of the kids’
club water
sports, safe
from the sun
INNOVATION, OPTIMISATION AND EFFICIENCY IN EVERYTHING FROM FEEDSTOCKS TO
FINISHED PRODUCTS

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CONSTRUCTION
ASSESS
We conduct
studies in
construction
feasibility and
risk
management
and assist with
project planning
PREPARE
We support our
customers in
implementing
design reviews,
scheduling,
project
managing and
site safety
SOURCE
We test
materials for
quality and
provide support
for global
sourcing of
equipment and
parts
BUILD
We support our
customers to
ensure projects
are on time, on
budget and
meet quality and
safety
requirements
MONITOR
We verify health
and safety,
guide
maintenance
decisions and
minimise
environmental
impacts
RELAX
Jo and Sarah
soak up the
view of the city
from the 60th
floor
ENSURING SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE IN THE ENVIRONMENT WHERE WE WORK AND
LIVE

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CONSUMER GOODS AND RETAIL
SOURCE
We assess the
safety, quality
and
sustainability of
raw materials
and components
used for
production
PRODUCE
Our laboratories
conduct material
and functionality
testing to verify
and certify that
products
perform as
claimed
PACKAGE
We ensure
packaging
protects
products and is
safe and
environmentally
friendly
DELIVER
We monitor
supply chains
for goods such
as food,
electronics,
textiles, toys,
footwear and
houseware
RETAIL
We undertake
retail store
audits to ensure
our customers’
brands are
represented
correctly
ENJOY
Daisy is happy
playing with her
robust and safe
new toy that can
withstand
anything
GENERATING TRUST THROUGHOUT THE SUPPLY CHAIN

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ENERGY
REDUCE
We reduce risk
in all operations
through to
decommissioning
in the energy
supply sector
PRODUCE
We consult on
sustainability
and basic trade
solutions for
conventional
and innovative
energy
industries
STORE
We help our
customers meet
regulations,
consider safety
and limit
environmental
impact
MONITOR
Our independent
inspections and
audits cover
petroleum, gas,
electrical power,
coal and
renewable
energy
DISTRIBUTE
Our expertise
optimises
productivity and
trade efficiency
POWERING PROCESSES FROM RENEWABLES TO CONVENTIONAL ENERGY
ENERGISE
Oli powers
through an
evening run
under the bright
lights of the city

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INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING
SOURCE
We support our
customers with
evaluations of
suppliers,
components
and their global
supply process
BUILD
We improve
productivity and
performance
standards while
streamlining
operational
processes
ASSESS
We provide
finished product
assessments
and verify
against quality,
health and
safety
requirements
DELIVER
We help our
customers
follow best
practices, meet
budget plans
and reduce
environmental
impact
EXPERIENCE
Daniel is sure
his glider is
tough enough
for any journey
he sets off on
MAKING MANUFACTURING MORE PRODUCTIVE AND PROFITABLE
EVALUATE
Our independent
testing and
conformity
services are
widely trusted
across
manufacturers in
all industries

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LIFE SCIENCES
DISCOVER
We provide
services for life
sciences
including
pharmaceuticals,
biopharmaceutic
-als and medical
devices
DEVELOP
We have the
largest global
network of
contract
analytical
laboratories
and conduct
clinical trials
ANALYSE
We perform
research, quality
control testing
and clinical
studies, allowing
our customers
to focus on
business
VALIDATE
We ensure
national and
international
regulations and
industry best
practices are
followed
MARKET
Our expertise in
development,
testing and
production
ensures safe life
saving
treatments reach
consumers
THRIVE
Emilio is happy
to celebrate his
granddaughter’s
birthday with the
rest of the family
SAFEGUARDING THE QUALITY AND EFFICACY OF MEDICINES

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MINING
EXPLORE
Our testing
ensures project
value is
determined in
line with
industry
standards
DEVELOP
We provide
proven technical
solutions to
advance projects
through the
development
stages
OPERATE
Our reliable in-
plant and
production
services deliver
optimal recovery
and product
quality
TRADE
Our analysis,
inspection and
sampling
supports the
international
trade of
commodities
RECLAIM
We have the
capabilities and
expertise to
ensure site
closures have
minimal impact
DELIVERING EFFECTIVE SERVICES TO IMPROVE SPEED TO MARKET, MANAGE RISKS AND
MAXIMISE RETURNS
ARRIVE
Hans is
impressed by
the high-speed
connection to
his destination

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OIL AND GAS
LOCATE
We provide
unique solutions
for the
exploration of
oil, gas and
unconventional
resources
ANALYSE
We deliver
applied
mineralogy,
metering,
measurement
and hydrocarbon
allocation
EXTRACT
We are trusted
by our partners
to deliver quality
and safety
PROCESS
We support our
customers
activities and
optimise
processes and
global trade
DELIVER
Our independent
expertise spans
the entire value
chain
MOVE
Jimmy enjoys
getting away,
knowing he is
making minimal
environmental
impact
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT ADD UP ALONG THE VALUE CHAIN

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PUBLIC SECTOR
GOVERN
Our government
solutions enable
revenues to be
increased, as
well as improve
accessibility and
effectiveness
DEVELOP
Our border
control services
reduce risk
worldwide by
operating
scanners,
monitoring
transit and risk
profiling
REGULATE
We assist
governments in
managing
concessions for
forestry,
telecoms and
procurement
BENCHMARK
We improve the
visibility,
efficiency and
accountability in
the aid and
development
sector
PROTECT
We help
authorities
ensure suppliers
comply with
quality, health,
safety and
environment
regulations
REASSURE
Tori enjoys
chatting with
friends knowing
that her laptop
safely entered
the country
FACILITATING INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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DELIVERING A COMPETITIVE EDGE
ENHANCING
QUALITY,
REDUCING RISK
ENABLING
SPEED TO
MARKET
IMPROVING
SAFETY,
EFFICIENCY,
PRODUCTIVITY
AND
SUSTAINABILITY
GENERATING
TRUST

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WHAT MAKES SGS DIFFERENT?
TRUSTED FOR
IMPARTIALITY,
INSPECTION,
TESTING,
VERIFICATION,
CERTIFICATION
SOLUTIONS
THINKING
GLOBALLY,
ACTING
LOCALLY
WORKING
ACROSS
INDUSTRIES
COVERING
SUPPLY CHAINS
USING THE
RIGHT
TECHNOLOGY

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