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+0.29%
Close of 9 Nov 2026, in CHF
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About SGS
Its shares trade on SIX under the ticker SGSN.SW. It has been listed since 2 August 1996. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of CHF 6.95bn and net income of CHF 668.0m. At that date it held total assets of CHF 7.88bn and shareholders' equity of CHF 901.0m.
SGS SA is engages in the provision of inspection, verification, testing, certification and quality assurance services. The company is headquartered in Geneve, Geneve. Inspection comprises checking the condition and weight of traded goods at transshipment, quality and quantity control, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Testing services are provided through a global network of testing facilities and test the quality, safety and performance of products against health, safety and regulatory standards. Certification services confirm if products, processes, systems or services are compliant with either national or international standards and regulations or customer defined standards. Verification focuses on ensuring that products and services comply with global standards and local regulations. Additionally, the Company offers training services through SGS Academy.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Listed since
- 2 Aug 1996
- Employees
- 92,661
- Website
- sgs.com ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Calvin GriederNon-Executive Independent Chairman of the BoardCHF 668,000
- Ms. Geraldine PicaudChief Executive OfficerCHF 1.4m
- Ms. Marta VlatchkovaChief Financial Officer
- Mr. James RobertsChief People Officer
- Mr. David PlazaChief Information Officer
- Mr. Martin OeschChief Compliance Officer, Group General Counsel
- Mr. Teymur AbasovHead of Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Mr. Steven DuHead of Asia Pacific
- Mr. Derick GovenderHead of North America
- Mr. Egidijus JokubauskasHead of Industries & Environment and Natural Resources
- Mr. Wa Hoi LyHead of Connectivity & Products and Health & Nutrition
- Mr. Rafael NavazoHead of Latin America
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 95
- Environment
- 99
- Social
- 99
- Governance
- 86
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 101,320 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 219,073 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 794,581 t
- Women in the workforce
- 38%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Global network of testing facilities ensures quality and safety standards compliance worldwide.
- SGS Academy provides comprehensive training services for industry professionals.
- 92,661 employees support a wide range of inspection and certification services.
Weaknesses
- Geneve headquarters location may limit local market access in key regions.
- Limited focus on digital transformation in service delivery methods.
- Inspection services face regulatory challenges in emerging markets.
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets like India and Brazil for inspection services.
- Growing demand for certification in renewable energy sectors.
- Increased demand for quality assurance in the automotive industry.
Threats
- Regulatory changes in Europe could impact certification services.
- Competition from local inspection firms in Asia-Pacific regions.
- Economic downturns affecting global trade volumes and inspection needs.
Sources and methodology
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