Overview
Description
SGS SA is a Swiss multinational company and the global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services. Founded in 1878 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it supports international trade by verifying the quantity, quality, and compliance of goods in sectors like agriculture, minerals, petroleum, consumer products, oil and gas, mining, automotive, food, and life sciences. SGS SA operates through five key divisions: connectivity and products, health and nutrition, industries and environment, natural resources, and knowledge, leading in three of these areas. With approximately 99,500 employees across 2,650 offices and laboratories worldwide, the company ensures products, processes, systems, and services meet health, safety, regulatory, and sustainability standards for governments, businesses, and institutions. Recognized for integrity and innovation, SGS SA plays a critical role in fostering trust, facilitating safer global commerce, and advancing environmental and quality benchmarks in diverse industries from manufacturing to transportation.
About
CEO
Ms. Geraldine J. M. Picaud
Employees
83000
Address
Zugerstrasse 57
PO Box 2152
Baar, 6340, MI
Switzerland
PO Box 2152
Baar, 6340, MI
Switzerland
Phone
41 22 739 91 11
Website
Instrument type
Common stock
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Consulting Services
Country
United Kingdom
MIC code
BCXE