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1. Sustainable Corporate Governance // 2. Business model and Course of Business // 3. Social affairs // 4. Environment

3. Social Affairs

The assessment and certification service is a «People's business». Our employees are crucial to the quality and efficiency of our organisation and services. For this and for ethical reasons, it is very important to SQS to be a responsible and attractive employer. The information in Chapter 3 generally refers to all permanent employees in Switzerland. Exceptions are mentioned in the relevant texts or graphics.

3.1 Social Responsibility

3.2 Employment Conditions

3.3 Diversity and Equality

Sustainable Corporate Governance

Since its foundation in 1983, SQS has been contributing to a more sustainable economy.

Business model and Course of Business

SQS positions itself as a premium provider of conformity assessments.

The business of assessments and certifications is a «People’s business».

Sustainable corporate governance also means ecological responsibility.