Announcement
SGS announced that it was recognized with the SAF Supply Chain Excellence Award – Testing, Inspection, Verification & Quality Assurance at the India SAF Conclave & Awards 2026. The two‑day conclave took place on September 29 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Significance of the Award
The award underscores SGS’s contribution to strengthening quality, integrity, transparency and confidence across the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) value chain through its testing, inspection, verification and quality‑assurance capabilities. As the global aviation industry accelerates its transition to lower‑carbon fuels, the integrity of the entire SAF value chain is deemed critical for investment, adoption and long‑term market growth.
Executive Commentary
SGS Managing Director for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Amit Thakkar, said the recognition is a strong endorsement of the role that independent assurance plays in building confidence in an emerging and strategically important industry. He added that as SAF moves towards greater commercialization, demonstrating quality, sustainability, traceability and compliance across the value chain will be fundamental to market credibility and scale.
Industry Perspective
Thakkar noted that the transition to SAF represents more than an energy transition; it is a transformation of the entire aviation value chain. SGS brings global expertise, technical depth and independent assurance to help stakeholders navigate this complexity with confidence, aiming to enable a transparent, resilient and scale‑ready SAF ecosystem.
SGS Representation at the Conclave
Arjan Praat, Global Vice President – Oil, Gas & Chemicals Analytical Services, SGS; Amit Thakkar, Managing Director – India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, SGS; and Mehar Kuchimanchi, Director – Natural Resources, SGS in India, attended the conclave and received the award on behalf of the company, reflecting the collective efforts of SGS teams across testing, inspection, verification, quality assurance and sustainability.
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company, operating a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by more than 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, SGS combines Swiss precision and accuracy to help organisations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Its portfolio includes specialized brands such as Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.