SGS S.A.

SGS S.A., commonly known as SGS, is a Swiss multinational corporation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1878, its core business revolves around providing inspection, verification, testing, and certification (TIC) services globally. The company's mission is to enable a safer, more sustainable, and interconnected world by ensuring that products, systems, and services meet national and international standards and customer expectations.

SGS offers a comprehensive portfolio of services including laboratory testing, product inspection, system certification, consulting, and training. These services cater to a wide array of industries such as agriculture and food, consumer goods, energy, industrial manufacturing, life sciences, mining, and oil and gas. The company organizes its operations across five key segments: Connectivity & Products, Health & Nutrition, Industries & Environment, Natural Resources, and Knowledge.

As the world's leading TIC company, SGS maintains a significant global presence with over 2,500 offices and laboratories in 115 countries, supported by more than 100,000 employees. Géraldine Picaud assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer in March 2024, leading the company's "Strategy 27" which focuses on accelerating growth, building trust, and expanding in areas like sustainability testing and digital trust services. SGS reported record Q1 sales of CHF 1.75 billion in 2026 and has recently made strategic acquisitions, including Applied Technical Services, to strengthen its market position.