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- 1. 1 We are SGS 2022Group Presentation
- 2. 2 At a glance Nº1 Worldleader 96 000 Employees 2 700 Offices and laboratories 7 Focus areas Global Service Local Expertise
- 3. 3 Discover our milestones Today,we operate across a wide variety of industry sectors with more than 96,000 employees across 2,600 offices and laboratories, and are active in nearly every country in the world. Today 1878 SGS is founded in Rouen, France, by Henri Goldstuck. 1879 Business takes off and we open new offices in France’s three largest ports: Le Havre, Dunkirk and Marseille. 1915 Our headquarters moves from Paris to Geneva, Switzerland. 1919 We adopt the name Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS). 1962 We establish services for the oil, gas & chemical sector, minerals industries, and governments and institutions. 1955 We begin our industrial services business inspecting industrial machines and goods. 1970 In the 70s we begin providing environmental consultancy and remediation services in the oil and gas sector. 1981 SGS goes public. Less than four years later, our sales reach an CHF 1.5 billion. 1991 Booming economies in Asia fuel our growth and we expand our business to China. 2000 SGS overhauled its structure as the worldwide recession jeopardized SGS’s leading position.
- 4. 4 Global services tailoredto your business Consultancy Training Certification Inspection Testing
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- 6. 6 How we operate SGSbusiness principles for success v Leadership Making sure we work together and think ahead Integrity Making sure we build trust Health, Safety & Environment Making sure we establish safe and healthy workplaces and protect the environment Quality & Professionalism Making sure we act and communicate responsibly Respect Making sure we treat all people fairly Sustainability Making sure we add long-term value to society
- 7. 7 Sustainability Ambitions 2030 SustainabilityCredentials Supporting the transition to a low carbon and climate resilient world through responsible resource use and effective waste management. Empowering equality, wellbeing and prosperity. Enabling long-term value through secure, fair, transparent and responsible business practices.
- 8. 8 How we measureour success Mid-term targets 2020-2023 PLANET PERFORMANCE PEOPLE
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- 10. 10 Delivering a competitiveedge Enhancing quality, reducing risk Enabling speed to market Improving safety, efficiency, productivity and sustainability Building trust
- 11. 12 Our Focus Areas Connectivity& Products Digital Solutions Health & Nutrition Industries & Environment Knowledge Natural Resources Sustainability Solutions
- 12. 13 Connectivity & Products Enablingbetter, safer products and services in a more connected world. Our innovative solutions help you to deliver safe, accessible, high-quality products and services in stores and online, ensure secure connectivity, reduce risk, and build consumer trust. Connectivity & Products covers: Secure Connectivity Hardlines, Toys & Juvenile Products Softlines & Accessories Trade Facilitation Services
- 13. 14 Digital & Innovationcovers: Cybersecurity Internet of Things (loT) Software & Hardware Mobile Applications Digital & Innovation Enabling safer, fairer and more secure access to the digital environment. Our innovative solutions enable you to identify and validate new ideas, products, services and business models to build consumer trust and operate more efficiently and securely.
- 14. 15 Health & Nutrition Enablinga better quality of life by assuring the quality, safety and sustainability of the food we eat and healthcare products we use. Our services enable you to move quickly and safely through the product development cycle, ensuring efficiency, compliance, productivity and innovation throughout the supply chain. This helps you to protect your brand and build consumer trust and loyalty. Health & Nutrition covers: Crop Science Food Health Science Cosmetics & Hygiene
- 15. 16 Industries & Environment Enablingsafer, more sustainable and environmentally friendly infrastructure, transportation and industries. Our innovative solutions enable you to ensure the integrity, safety and reliability of your activities, equipment and operations, while helping you take more sustainable approaches to infrastructure, transportation and business operations. This helps you to protect workers and the environment, generate customer confidence, enhance brand reputation, manage risk and increase business efficiency. Oil & Gas Power & Energy Transportation Environment Services Industries & Environment covers: Building & Infrastructure Government & Public Services Manufacturing & Process Industries Mining
- 16. 17 Knowledge Enabling sustainable growthby enhancing knowledge, skills and processes. Our innovative solutions enable you to manage risk across supply chains and deliver operational efficiency, cost savings and sustainability, while increasing your value to society. Knowledge covers: Certification Training Supply Chain Assurance Solutions ESG Assurance Services Technical Consulting
- 17. 18 Natural Resources Enabling thesustainable management and efficient use of natural resources. Our services enable organizations to ensure sustainable operations and compliance throughout the life cycle, while enhancing productivity, quality and consumer trust. Natural Resources covers: Agricultural Commodities Geochemistry Oil, Gas & Chemical Commodities Mineral & Metal Commodities Laboratory Testing Petroleum & Chemicals Metallurgy & Mineralogy Minerals Consulting & Engineering
- 18. 19 Sustainability Enabling your organizationto become more sustainable, safe and efficient. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Principles for Responsible Investment, our end-to-end sustainability solutions help you to redefine your sustainability journey. Our innovative services enable you to implement more efficient processes, address risks and stakeholder concerns, and accomplish your sustainability goals. Infrastructures Living Business Practices Sustainability covers: Resources Energy Production
- 19. 20 Why SGS? We aretrusted for impartiality, inspection, testing, certification solutions We cover your industry We provide end-to-end supply chain services We think globally, we act locally We provide leading-edge technology
- 20. 21 We are SGS– the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. www.sgs.com
Editor's Notes
- #3 With over 96 000 employees strategically located around the world, SGS works across 7 Focus areas and throughout the supply chains providing specialized business solutions that improve quality, safety, productivity and reduce risk. Our network of over 2 700 offices and laboratories help customers navigate an increasingly regulated world by offering local expertise on a global scale. Today, we are: The world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company The leading provider of competitive advantage, driving sustainability and delivering trust The globally recognized benchmark for quality and integrity We continue to push ourselves to deliver innovative services and solutions that help our customers move their businesses forward AND we aim to remain in this position.
- #4 SGS was established in 1878 with its foundations in grain trading in Europe. Not long after new innovative agricultural inspection services were created which allowed SGS to quickly expand around the world. During the mid 20th century SGS began to diversify into inspection, testing and verification services across a variety of sectors including industrial, minerals, oil, gas, and chemicals. In 1981, SGS was listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange Revenue was declining at the end of the 90s and into the early 2000s with a worldwide recession as the internet bubble burst, SGS's leading position was in jeopardy. SGS overhauled its structure with changes in leadership, operations and businesses. Since then, the company has intensified its presence and strengthened its expertise to serve the full value chain across all industries completing more than 160 acquisitions. Today, we have an unrivalled reputation as the industry leader in finding solutions to the complex problems that organizations face every day
- #5 We provide worldwide, independent services that make a difference in people’s lives Our core services can be divided into three categories TESTING – We reduce risks, shorten time to market and test the quality, safety and performance of your products against relevant health, safety and regulatory standards with our global network of testing facilities INSPECTION – We control quantity and quality, and meet all relevant regulatory requirements across different regions and markets with our world-leading inspection and verification services CERTIFICATION – We help you demonstrate that your products, processes, systems or services are compliant with either national or international standards and regulations or customer defined standards, through certification. We are also experts in training and consultancy solutions which complement our core services: Through CONSULTANCY – we ensure full market access by identifying, meeting and complying with the requirements of your target market, anywhere in the world, whatever your industry. We provide TRAINING – We help customers society keep up with the latest developments in standards, regulations and technology with high-quality training and development for every level of an organization – anywhere in the world.
- #6 As a company we enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. How do we do this? We enable a better world by helping businesses everywhere to work efficiently, deliver with quality, and trade with integrity and trust. We enable a safer world by ensuring that the environment where you work and live is secure and clean, and that the products you use or consume are safe. We enable a more interconnected world by helping new technology reach consumers quickly and affordably, ensuring IT and data security, and using AI and IoT to develop smart cities.
- #7 The business principles guide us in everything we do: How we make are decisions How we act Who we choose to partner with and purchase supplies from Etc… They include the notions of Integrity, Health and Safety, Quality and Professionalism, Respect, Sustainability and Leadership. They are designed to be applicable throughout the business because they express intrinsic and universal SGS beliefs. They are prominently displayed in our offices and labs as a daily reminder of what it means to work for and with SGS.
- #8 Sustainability is at the core of SGS. We have been a leader in the industry for several years and we continue to stretch the boundaries. Our sustainability ambitions are second to none and provide us with a solid direction to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world for future generations.
- #9 How are we doing that? For the planet we will: PLANET Reduce our CO2 emissions: supporting the transition to a low carbon world by meeting our Science-Based Target of reducing our CO2 emissions per revenue by 35%* Provide Sustainability Solutions to our customers: supporting our customers on their journey to sustainability by increasing the proportion of revenue generated by our sustainability solutions to above 50% Respect Integrity: reducing the impact that our supply chain has on society by achieving 100% of our strategic suppliers trained on our integrity principles Be Energy Efficiency: Increasing annually the number of energy efficiency measures in our 100 most energy intensive owned buildings In terms of performance, we will deliver: PERFORMANCE High-single digit constant currency revenue CAGR mid-single digit organic growth and a focus on M&A (Driven by the recovery of the business in 2021) 10% Adjusted Operating Income CAGR Strong EVA discipline At least maintain the DPS And our people are what makes SGS a leading company. We will: PEOPLE Ensure Diversity: Nurture diversity and inclusion based on merit by ensuring equal opportunity to all employees and evolving our gender diversity to 30% women in leadership at CEO-3 positions Deliver World Class Service (WCS): Promote a culture of operational efficiency and excellence through our WCS program: 20% of our WCS labs (2020 perimeter) reaching WCS Bronze award level Support personal development: Support the personal development of our employees by increasing the completion rate of job-related training by 10%** Make a positive impact on our communities: Increase by 10%** our positive impact on our communities through employee volunteering, focusing on vulnerable groups including those affected by pandemics *Against a 2014 baseline ** Against a 2019 baseline
- #10 Today, our focus is on delivering business benefits – innovative solutions and services that transform our customers’ operations We enhance processes, systems and skills We offer solutions and services fundamental to ongoing success and sustained growth We enable continuous improvement We improve our customers’ operations, meet their stakeholder requirements and manage their sustainability and social responsibility needs We transform our customers’ value chains, and in doing so touch the lives of millions of people from morning to night, at home or at work, locally and globally.
- #11 So what does SGS do to help customers gain a competitive edge? Everyday we help our customers enhance their quality and reduce their risk. We help them to improve speed to market, safety, efficiency, productivity and sustainability so they can gain a competitive edge.
- #12 The Global Megatrends affecting society today help to drive the decision-making process at SGS. To better meet the constantly evolving trends of society we have selected these 5 megatrends which we believe best represent our industry and SGS.
- #13 The Global Megatrends affecting society today help to drive the decision-making process at SGS. And to better align our business with these trends we have developed a business structure with 7 Focus areas. This alignment allows SGS to better service our chosen markets.
- #14 As the world becomes more connected, brands, manufacturers, retailers and governments must ensure the safety, quality and regulatory conformity of their products and services. In addition, the growth of e-commerce, and the emergence of new technologies, such as 5G, Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence, brings the challenge of more accessible, yet secure, connectivity. We provide the world’s most comprehensive range of inspection, testing, certification and advisory services, powered by leading technology and digital tools. Our global network of experts supports you at every stage – from design, production and regulatory compliance to the import and export of goods. Our innovative solutions help you to deliver safe, accessible, high-quality products and services in stores and online, ensure secure connectivity, reduce risk, and build consumer trust.
- #15 In the drive towards digital transformation, organizations are exploring innovative new technologies that will help them adapt to a new market reality, where customers demand relevant, secure content on any device, anytime, anywhere. We provide the world’s most comprehensive range of integrated inspection, testing, certification and advisory services, powered by the latest technology and digital tools. Our global network of digital innovation centers helps you to understand and harness the latest trends in cybersecurity, Internet of Things and eCommerce. Our innovate solutions enable you to identify and validate new innovations, products, services and business models to build consumer trust and operate more efficiently and securely.
- #16 The health, wellness and nutrition industries are converging, responding to consumer demands for healthier lifestyles and wellbeing. As a result, there is an increased focus on the quality, safety, sustainability, authenticity and efficacy of food, healthcare and wellness products. We provide the world’s most comprehensive range of integrated inspection, testing, certification and advisory services, powered by the latest technology and digital tools. Our global network of experts helps you to meet increasingly complex regulations and standards in the markets you operate in. Our services enable you to move quickly and safely through the product development cycle, ensuring efficiency, compliance, productivity and innovation throughout the supply chain. This helps you to protect your brand and build consumer trust and loyalty.
- #17 As your organization transitions towards sustainable forms of energy and growing environmental responsibilities, you need to bridge the gap between current business practices and meeting the global requirements for a better future. We provide the world’s most comprehensive range of integrated inspection, testing, certification and advisory services, powered by the latest technology and digital tools. Our global network of experts helps you to navigate a wide range of new standards, regulations and corporate responsibilities. Our innovative solutions enable you to ensure the integrity, safety and reliability of your activities, equipment and operations, while helping you take more sustainable approaches to infrastructure, transportation and business operations. This helps you to protect workers and the environment, generate customer confidence, enhance brand reputation, manage risk and increase business efficiency.
- #18 In an increasingly globalized economy, organizations must keep up to date with complex regulatory obligations and best practices to reduce legal, financial and reputational risks. We provide the world’s most comprehensive range of certification and business enhancement solutions, powered by the latest technology and digital tools. Our global network of specialists provides the knowledge and expertise to help you comply with local and international standards, and ensure your people have the skills, training and professional development to help your business thrive. Our innovative solutions enable you to manage risk across supply chains and deliver operational efficiency, cost savings and sustainability, while increasing your value to society.
- #19 Natural resources provide the essential building blocks of economic development that are pivotal to everyday life. The agriculture, oil, gas and minerals sectors are evolving rapidly, with an increased focus on sustainability, changing market demands, and environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG). We provide the world’s most comprehensive range of integrated inspection, testing, certification and advisory services, powered by the latest technology and digital tools. Our global network of experts and dedicated laboratories provide essential market intelligence and metallurgy, consulting and logistics services to help you reduce risk, ensure traceability, and trade with integrity and trust. Our solutions enable you to become more environmentally responsible and ensure compliance and innovation throughout the supply chain, while enhancing productivity, safety, quality and sustainability.
- #20 Organizations of all sizes face a growing social and regulatory focus on climate, natural resources, health and wellness, and responsible consumption. As a result, an active commitment to sustainability is expected to be at the center of your organization’s value proposition and integrated into all operational and financial business models. We provide the world’s most comprehensive range of testing, inspection, certification and consulting services, powered by the latest technology and digital tools. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Principles for Responsible Investment, our end-to-end sustainability solutions help you to redefine your sustainability journey. Our innovative services enable you to implement more efficient processes, address risks and stakeholder concerns, and accomplish your sustainability goals.
- #21 What makes us stand out from the rest? As an independent service provider we offer our customers an impartial view through service offerings that cross all industries, encompassing full supply chains. Our services enable our customers to operate in a more sustainable manner, by reducing their effects on the environment, ensuring product safety, safeguarding trade and helping to bring new technologies to market.