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EPC projects live or die on quality, safety, and schedule. In a multivendor, multi-standard environment, inspections aren’t a box-tick—they’re your frontline defence against failure, delay, and reputational damage. Yet across the industry, a dangerous pattern is emerging: unqualified inspectors are being sent to site, and clients are billed for a day of inspection that is not actually delivered.

At SQS, we’ve always believed that business should do more than deliver services — it should deliver positive impact. That’s why we’re proud to share that SQS is now officially a Certified B Corporation (B Corp), making us the first inspection company in the energy sector to achieve this recognition.

Global supply chains are under more pressure than ever before. From rising ESG requirements to the urgent push towards Net Zero, businesses are expected to demonstrate not just efficiency and quality, but also integrity, accountability, and sustainability. This is where B Corp Certification matters - and why working with B Corp certified partners like SQS can give organisations a competitive edge.

Carbon reduction requirements have changed — and your approach needs to change with them. With the introduction of ISO 14068, the international carbon reduction standard, organisations can no longer rely on offsetting alone.

For businesses managing global operations, ensuring suppliers consistently deliver safe, compliant products and services—on time and to specification—is essential. Robust vendor assessments reduce costly delays, prevent critical failures, and safeguard your business from reputational and regulatory risks.

In this article we explore the top three challenges in global equipment procurement, the advantages of partnering with a global inspection and expediting service provider, and why ESG has become a critical pillar of supplier selection.

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