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SGS Philippines hosts PSQ Ugnayan on FSSC 24000. Insights. * SGS Philippines hosted PSQ's inaugural Ugnayan session in Makati, highlighting FSSC 24000 as a framework for Social Management Systems. * Through expert sessions and workshops, participants explored SMS implementation, ESG integration, compliance readiness, and tools like living wage analysis to strengthen social sustainability across value chains. SGS Philippines recently hosted the Philippine Society for Quality's (PSQ) inaugural Ugnayan Benchmarking session at the SGS Academy in Makati. City. Themed "Social Sustainability Towards Developing Responsible Business," the event brought together nominated PSQ members and industry practitioners to explore the transformative potential of FSSC 24000 - the internationally recognized framework for Social Management Systems (SMS) - as a strategic tool for embedding social responsibility into organizational operations. FSSC 24000: Building social management systems The primary focus of the session was an in-depth review of FSSC 24000, presented by Ante Batinic, Technical Manager for Social Sustainability at the Foundation FSSC. Mr. Batinic explained the basics of Social Management Systems (SMS), guiding participants through how organizations can systematically identify, manage, and continuously improve their social performance throughout the value chain. SGS experts facilitated interactive workshops on SMS Readiness Compliance and Living Wage Analysis to provide participants with practical tools for implementation. Insights on social factors within Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks were discussed in relation to FSSC 24000 certification. Note: the headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (MS) Disclaimer - All News/Articles items are subject to copyright and no article either in full or part may be reproduced in any form without permission from Fibre2Fashion Pvt. Ltd.

SGS expands clean tech portfolio with Quebec mining partnership. Global testing leader SGS announced a strategic collaboration with Quebec-based Exterra Technologies to advance Canada's critical mineral processing capabilities while reducing environmental [...] Topics. Companies. Global testing leader SGS announced a strategic collaboration with Quebec-based Exterra Technologies to advance Canada's critical mineral processing capabilities while reducing environmental impacts in mining operations. The partnership was unveiled at the PDAC 2026 Convention in Toronto. The collaboration follows Natural Resources Canada's announcement of a $5 million contribution agreement with Exterra through its critical minerals research, development and demonstration (CMRDD) program. Minister Tim Hodgson confirmed the funding will support Exterra's flagship Hub I pre-commercial project in Quebec, part of Canada's broader Critical Minerals Strategy. Technology validation platform Under the partnership, SGS will integrate Exterra's modular pilot plant and analytical systems across its metallurgical laboratories in Quebec City, Lakefield (Ontario), and Burnaby (British Columbia). This creates an independent validation platform for testing Exterra's on-site chemical regeneration technology, which aims to reduce reagent costs and environmental impacts compared to traditional single-use acids and bases. Exterra plans to invest over $10 million in testing, research and pilot operations at SGS facilities to demonstrate the technology's commercial viability and global scalability. "With SGS providing validation services, we are advancing a platform that aims to lower operating costs and reduces carbon footprint," said Olivier Dufresne, CEO and Co-founder of Exterra Technologies. "Together, we are building a cleaner, more competitive and more secure supply chain anchored in Quebec and scalable globally." Independent third-party testing SGS will provide rigorous third-party validation of Exterra's technology platform, offering the technical derisking needed to advance new mineral processing solutions toward commercial deployment. The testing company's involvement ensures independent verification of performance claims and optimization opportunities. "The future of mining must address the industry's most pressing cost, recovery and ESG challenges," Stephen Mackie, senior director of metallurgy and consulting at SGS Natural Resources (North America), said. "We are excited about integrating Exterra's pilot operations within SGS facilities to strengthen independent validation and accelerate the deployment of next-generation mineral processing solutions." Minister Hodgson emphasized the initiative's broader economic implications: "This collaboration between Exterra and SGS demonstrates how our government is unlocking made-in-Canada solutions that lower costs and reduce environmental impacts, all while building a more competitive, resilient economy for Canadians." Strategic alignment The partnership aligns with SGS's Strategy 27 corporate framework, which addresses industry megatrends including electrification, clean manufacturing, and supply chain security. It also supports the company's IMPACT NOW sustainability initiative focused on responsible natural resource development. Exterra's technology platform enables circular regeneration of chemical inputs while reducing waste streams and tailings compared to conventional processing methods. The system can integrate carbon mineralization capabilities, converting CO[2] into stable mineral carbonates where commercially viable. The Quebec-based company brings over 150 cumulative years of team experience in mine and process development, including 14 mines built and operated. The collaboration represents a significant step toward modernizing mineral processing to strengthen critical minerals supply chain resilience. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Apr 20 2026 - Apr 22 2026 Apr 23 2026 - Apr 24 2026