Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas is a French company that specializes in testing, inspection and certification services for various sectors and markets, such as marine, automotive, financial, power, oil and gas, and agri-food. The company was founded in 1828 and has a presence in 140 countries with over 1,500 offices and laboratories and 84,000 employees. Bureau Veritas' mission is to shape trust between businesses, public authorities and consumers by ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of their products, processes and systems.
Bureau Veritas has a strong commitment to sustainability, both internally and externally. Internally, the company aims to act responsibly and reduce its environmental impact by setting ambitious targets for carbon emissions, energy consumption, waste management and diversity and inclusion. The company also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and aligns its strategy with the principles of the UN Global Compact. Bureau Veritas publishes an annual sustainability report that discloses its performance and progress on these topics.
Externally, Bureau Veritas offers a comprehensive suite of sustainability services and solutions to help its clients achieve their sustainability objectives and transition to a more circular economy. These services and solutions cover areas such as energy management, biomaterials, sustainable forestry, circularity, social responsibility, environmental sustainability and supply chain. Bureau Veritas provides independent auditing, certification and verification to help its clients demonstrate their compliance with relevant standards and regulations, as well as their commitment to best practices and continuous improvement. Bureau Veritas also leverages its expertise and innovation to address emerging sustainability challenges and opportunities, such as climate change, green finance, digital transformation and health and safety.
Bureau Veritas is recognized as a leader and a pioneer in the field of sustainability. The company has been listed in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2023, ranking in the top 5% of its industry in terms of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The company has also received several awards and certifications for its sustainability achievements, such as the EcoVadis Platinum rating, the CDP A- score and the ISO 14001 certification.