SGS Societe Generale De Surveillance

SGS S.A., formerly Société Générale de Surveillance, is the world's leading multinational company in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services. Founded in 1878 in Rouen, France, SGS moved its headquarters to Geneva, Switzerland in 1915, where it has remained ever since. The company operates a vast global network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, employing approximately 99,600 professionals worldwide. SGS provides comprehensive services including the inspection and verification of quantity, weight, and quality of traded goods; testing of product quality and performance against health, safety, and regulatory standards; and certification of conformance with governmental and industry standards. The company serves virtually every industry sector, from agriculture and food to automotive, chemicals, construction, energy, life sciences, and technology. With annual revenues exceeding CHF 6.6 billion, SGS maintains its market leadership position through continuous innovation, strategic acquisitions, and expansion into emerging markets. The company's "Strategy 27: Accelerating growth, building trust" initiative focuses on digital transformation, sustainability solutions, and enhanced customer experience. SGS has been publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1981 and consistently ranks among the Forbes Global 2000 companies, reflecting its substantial market capitalization of approximately $19 billion and its critical role in global trade facilitation and quality assurance.