SCS is a leading third-party provider of certification, auditing and testing services, and standards. Their goal is to recognize the highest levels of performance in food safety and quality, environmental protection and social responsibility in the private and public sectors, and to stimulate continuous improvement in sustainable development.

It also conducts life-cycle assessments of companies' use of natural resources and develops environmental workplace analyses. Its web site features environmental performance ratings for businesses, environmentally preferable products and services, and an energy portfolio.