- Supply chain disruptions (implied)
- Data limitations (e.g., refrigerant gases, district heating)
SGS SA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, SGS SA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.1M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 104.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 225.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 812.0K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.1M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
97%
of total energy
Water Usage
2.1M m3/year
2023
Waste
70.3K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
948.2K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 104.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 225.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 812.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 116.5K tCO2e (Scope 1+2 market-based) + 850621 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2020 | 123.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 159.8K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 14% reduction since 2019 in scope 1 and 2 absolute GHG emissions.
- Achieved 5% reduction compared to 2022 in scope 3 absolute GHG emissions.
- Energy efficiency measures in 100 most energy intensive owned buildings reached 85% coverage (10% increase compared to 2022).
- Achieved 10% reduction in car fleet GHG emissions since 2019.
- Achieved 15% of cars with low-carbon technologies.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHuman RightsEmployee EngagementIntegritySupply Chain SustainabilityOperational Integrity