- In October 2024, Applus+ collaborated with Four Hills Services Pty Ltd to form Inspection Partners Pty Ltd, a joint initiative to offer inspection and testing services across Australia's construction and mining industries. This partnership focuses on job creation by empowering both Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals to develop careers in the TIC (testing, inspection, and certification) sector. This initiative enhances Applus+'s footprint in the Asia-Pacific region while promoting inclusive workforce development
- In September 2024, Eurofins Scientific entered into a partnership with Pharmaoffer, a digital pharmaceutical platform provider, to enhance quality and safety audits across the pharmaceutical supply chain. This collaboration enables the integration of Eurofins Healthcare Assurance's audit libraries into Pharmaoffer’s platform, improving audit accessibility for API buyers and suppliers. The move reinforces Eurofins' role as a leading provider of digital quality assurance solutions in regulated industries
- In February 2022, Iguá, one of Brazil's largest sanitation firms, secured Climate Bonds Standard Certification for Water Infrastructure to fund operations in Mato Grosso and Paraná. The BRL 880 million raised will support water capture, treatment, and sewage collection in cities such as Cuiabá and Paranaguá. Bureau Veritas served as the verifier for this pioneering green bond issuance. This milestone marked Latin America's first certified green bond in sanitation, boosting Bureau Veritas’s reputation in sustainability-led certifications
- In October 2020, the British Standards Institution (BSI) launched a groundbreaking initiative to develop inclusive design guidelines for the built environment, focusing on individuals with sensory and neurological processing differences. Supported by Forbo Flooring Systems, Transport for London, BuroHappold, and the BBC, this project promotes human-centric design. This effort reinforces BSI’s leadership in shaping accessible and inclusive construction standards
- In September 2020, RINA S.p.A. committed to the European Commission’s Innovation Fund to support the development of low-carbon technologies. The company assisted firms in proposal drafting, showcasing its engagement with sustainability and forward-looking construction standards. This move amplified RINA’s visibility in the European sustainable innovation space
- In April 2020, SGS SA finalized the acquisition of Testing, Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. (TEC Services), a U.S.-based firm specializing in construction industry quality testing. This strategic acquisition broadened SGS’s material testing capabilities and solidified its competitive edge in the U.S. construction market. The move significantly enhanced SGS’s service portfolio and regional presence in North America
