SGS provides independent third-party testing, certification, inspection, consulting, and lifecycle analysis across the entire battery value chain. It offers comprehensive testing services for abuse, durability, electrical and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), environmental impact, performance, transportation compliance, and lifecycle analysis. Certification covers over 34 global standards under ISO/IEC 17025 and 12 IECEE CB Scheme standards including UL, IEC, NFPA, and ECE-R100. SGS supports a wide array of battery technologies and applications including Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs), Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Electric Vehicles (EVs), Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs), and industrial batteries.
Battery testing services (abuse, durability, EMC, environmental impact, performance, transportation compliance, lifecycle analysis); certification services under ISO/IEC 17025 and IECEE CB Scheme (UL, IEC, NFPA, ECE-R100); third-party inspection (packaging, labeling, supply chain compliance, factory audits); regulatory consulting and performance benchmarking.
2024: Expanded testing capabilities at Suwanee (Atlanta) laboratory, increasing scope by 20% and voltage capacity to 100V for advanced LEV and ESS battery module and cell block testing. 2024: Participated in a White House meeting on critical minerals, contributing expertise in metallurgical testing and pilot plant processes to support sustainable supply chains and U.S. battery recycling initiatives.
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL) holds 19.1% via affiliates Serena SARL, URDAC and FINPAR X; UBS Fund Management (Switzerland) holds 6.3%; BlackRock Inc. holds 5.2%; SGS holds 0.3% of its own shares.
