How Aster Global Brings GHG Disclosure Expertise To SGS
“With ever-increasing concerns about climate change, new regulations, legislation, and consumer demands, sustainability must be front and center of every organisation.”
This is the belief held by SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, and the driving factor behind its acquisition of Aster Global Environmental Solutions, Inc..
“Aster Global is a globally recognised brand name in the greenhouse gas space,” explains Géraldine Picaud, CEO of SGS.
“Its broad client base and international activities complement our leadership in sustainability.
“With Aster Global as part of the SGS family, we broaden our Impact Now for sustainability platform and our ability to keep pace with the increasing global demand for confidence in greenhouse gas and sustainability disclosures.”
SGS: IMPACT NOW for sustainability
SGS's IMPACT NOW for sustainability, launched in November 2024, is a comprehensive suite of services designed to address urgent environmental and social challenges. This initiative consolidates SGS's sustainability offerings under four strategic pillars:
- Climate
- Circularity
- Nature
- ESG assurance
The programme aims to help businesses at various stages of their sustainability journey, offering tailored solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enabling circularity, managing environmental risks and ensuring ESG compliance.
The strategic acquisition of Aster Global aligns with SGS's Strategy 2027, which focuses on accelerating growth and building trust through sustainability transition, digital acceleration, and near-shoring of supply chains.
IMPACT NOW for sustainability reflects SGS's commitment to addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
Through integrating sustainability into every aspect of its operations, SGS aims to contribute positively to society and help clients achieve a net zero, nature-positive and pollution-free future.
Meet SGS
SGS, founded in 1878, is the global leader in testing, inspection and certification services.
With a vast network of more than 2,700 laboratories and business facilities spanning 119 countries, SGS employs 99,250 dedicated professionals to deliver unparalleled expertise across diverse industries.
The company's comprehensive range of services includes inspection, verification, testing and certification, covering sectors such as agriculture, consumer goods, environment, and industrial applications. SGS's commitment to quality, reliability and innovation helps clients improve productivity, ensure compliance and navigate increasingly regulated markets.
SGS's brand promise, "when you need to be sure," reflects its dedication to trust, integrity and sustainability. This commitment is further exemplified by the company's recent initiatives, such as the launch of IMPACT NOW for sustainability in November 2024. This comprehensive suite of services addresses urgent environmental and social challenges, focusing on climate, circularity, nature and ESG assurance.
The company's global reach, combined with local expertise, allows SGS to provide tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes.
By leveraging its 145-year history of service excellence and Swiss precision, SGS continues to set the benchmark for quality and integrity in the testing, inspection and certification industry.
Meet Aster Global
Founded in 2019, Aster Global Environmental Solutions, Inc. is an industry-leading company specialising in validation and verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and offsets. The company has quickly established itself as a key player in environmental services, offering a wide range of solutions including forestry, ecosystem, and corporate social responsibility services.
Aster Global's expertise extends to various project categories such as Afforestation, Reforestation, Revegetation (ARR), Improved Forest Management (IFM) and Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD). The company is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under ISO 14065:2013 for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies.
With a team of highly experienced professionals, Aster Global has completed more than 300 AFOLU offset project validations and/or verifications worldwide. The company's services are sought after by a diverse clientele, ranging from small forest service management companies to large timber growers, as well as government entities at various levels.
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