SGS has been named as an industry leader for the second year running in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) World and Europe. The evaluation was conducted by RobecoSAM, an investment specialist focused exclusively on sustainability.

"I am extremely pleased that we have managed to improve our score from last year and remain an industry leader," said Frankie Ng, CEO of SGS. "This achievement demonstrates our continued efforts to remain a sustainability leader in all our markets and our long-term commitment to contributing to a sustainable economy."

The DJSI is a globally recognized independent benchmark that measures proven company performance across material economic, environmental and social criteria.

For further information, please contact:

Jean-Luc de Buman
Corporate Development,
Communications & IR
SGS SA, 1211 Geneva 1
t: (+41-22) 739 91 11
f: (+41-22) 739 92 00
www.sgs.com

ABOUT DJSI

Launched in 1991, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) is one of the most highly regarded global sustainability indices in the world. The DJSI tracks the stock performance of leading sustainability-driven businesses globally and is offered jointly by the S&P Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM, a Swiss investment specialist that focuses on sustainable investing.

About SGS

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world.

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