SGS Introduces Nature Services For Sustainable Future

SGS has now launched its Nature services, the latest move from the global testing, inspection, and certification leader as it further shapes its new suite of sustainability, IMPACT NOW. The complete offering will be used by companies to control their environmental risks as they further support nature-positive programs in order to meet worldwide goals for sustainability regarding biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution.

As part of its continued commitment to sustainability, SGS's Nature services are designed to offer actionable tools and solutions to preserve biodiversity, secure essential resources like food and water, and combat environmental threats such as "forever chemicals." With over three decades of leadership in sustainability, the company continues to innovate, embedding sustainable practices into its core offerings to support organizations in their journey toward a net-zero, pollution-free, and nature-positive future.

The newly introduced Nature services range from environmental testing and assessment to forestry supply chain assurance and targeted strategies to combat persistent pollutants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and microplastics. These services are innovative and also crucial in the fight against the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution through practical, science-backed solutions.

At the heart of the Nature services portfolio is environmental testing and assessment, which includes comprehensive soil, air, and water testing, environmental DNA (E-DNA) monitoring, and due diligence assessments. These tools are designed to provide organizations with critical insights into their environmental impact and help them develop sustainable practices that minimize harm to ecosystems.

Furthermore, SGS provides forestry supply chain assurance with respect to global standards like EUDR and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) or the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in order to ensure that regulatory requirements are complied with while essential natural resources are protected. In this way, traceability and sustainability in the forestry supply chains are promoted through these services provided by SGS.

An important focus of the Nature services initiative is to combat "forever chemicals," such as PFAS, and microplastics, which increasingly threaten human and environmental health. Advanced monitoring and remediation techniques offer businesses an effective means of preventing or reducing the impact of these pollutants, resulting in cleaner ecosystems and healthier communities.

Géraldine Picaud, CEO SGS, said that this is an important step through which it is going to address the environmental concerns of the world. She said, "Leveraging our leadership in sustainability and the TIC industry, our experts around the globe are excited to launch our Nature services under the umbrella of the IMPACT NOW for sustainability portfolio. This holistic solution aligns emerging services with tried-and-tested solutions, enabling organizations of all sizes to become nature-positive and ensure human and ecosystem health.

Picaud highlighted that IMPACT NOW is not just a concept but represents the commitment of SGS in facing the triple planetary crisis and in providing its clients with pragmatic and actionable solutions. It integrates sustainability into every service and helps organizations make sense of the complex environmental challenges they face with clarity and confidence, leading to resilience and sustainability in operations.

SGS's broader objective of leading in sustainability innovation seamlessly aligns with the introduction of Nature services as it addresses and solves critical problems such as the preservation of biodiversity, reduction in pollution, and climate adaptation, while equipping business with the much-needed tools in transitioning toward a sustainable practice.

This initiative reaffirms SGS's role as a trusted partner for organizations worldwide, offering expert guidance and solutions to promote a healthier planet. With its decades of experience and cutting-edge technology, SGS is setting a new standard for sustainability in the testing, inspection, and certification industry.

This time, SGS's Nature services are truly exemplifying how innovative collaborations can transform and bring forth significant change within this world faced with the critical imperative of combating environmental crises. Not only does its IMPACT NOW sustainability suite enable businesses to lower their carbon footprint, but also inspires the entire world towards a more equitable, sustainable, and nature-positive future.