SGS Showcases Sami Carbon Accounting Platform at COP31, Citing 84% Profitable Emissions Cuts

SGS presented Sami, its carbon accounting and ESG management platform, during COP31, saying 84% of greenhouse gas-reduction actions are profitable over the long term and that organizations can save up to EUR 131 per ton of CO₂ avoided. The company outlined the platform and the findings of its Carbon Footprint Radar survey in an announcement covered by EuropaWire.

What SGS's Sami Platform Does

SGS describes Sami as software that automates integration of enterprise resource planning, energy, procurement and logistics data, tailored to an organization's industry. The platform analyzes emissions by scope, site or process, with sector benchmarks, and visualizes emissions hotspots so users can prioritize measures with the greatest potential impact. It also supports goal setting aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative.

Sami is designed for organizations ranging from a single operating site to multinational businesses, and SGS combines the software with its more than 30 years of sustainability expertise. The platform forms part of SGS's IMPACT NOW for sustainability portfolio, alongside diagnostic assessments, customized action plans developed with sector specialists, economic modeling and ongoing progress support.

SGS states that 50% of supplier emissions can be reduced at no net cost, with a return on investment of between 200% and 500%. The company also cites better access to finance or improved financing terms, stronger competitiveness and greater appeal to prospective customers and talent as potential advantages of managing emissions.

Carbon Footprint Radar Survey Scope

The Carbon Footprint Radar is a survey undertaken by Sami with support from SGS, HEC Paris, EDF and SEPA, covering more than 550 companies in 62 countries and examining corporate carbon accounting practices. SGS said the report can be accessed through the Carbon Footprint Radar download page.

According to akta.pro company records, SGS launched Carbon Footprint Radar in 2026 in partnership with HEC Paris, EDF and We Are Europe as a global benchmark study surveying 2,000+ companies across 10+ countries on carbon measurement practices. The same records list a September 2026 post-IPO debt round of $744.1 million.

Earlier SGS Climate Disclosures

SGS said on October 30, 2026 that it will participate in COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026, showcasing its IMPACT NOW sustainability services and hosting client roundtables on CBAM and decarbonization, EuropaWire reported. The same day, EuropaWire reported that SGS outlined the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and carbon leakage risks in a COP31 briefing, including penalties of EUR 100 per tonne for certificate shortfalls. SGS also obtained UKAS accreditation to certify organizations against ISO 14001:2026, the latest environmental management systems standard, EuropaWire reported on October 30, 2026.

COP31 Dates in Antalya

SGS's COP31 participation runs from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, with client roundtables on CBAM and decarbonization.