Bureau Veritas – Overview

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing,

KEY FACTS & FIGURES
Inspection and Certification (TIC) , delivering high quality
 2013 revenue: €3.9 billion services to help clients meet the growing challenges of quality,
safety, environmental protection and social responsibility.
 61,600 employees,

 1,330 offices and As a trusted partner, Bureau Veritas offers innovative solutions
laboratories, in 140 countries that go beyond simple compliance with regulations and
standards, reducing risk, improving performance and
 400,000 clients
promoting sustainable development.
 8 global businesses with
leadership positions Bureau Veritas core values include integrity and ethics,
 900 accreditations and
impartial counsel and validation, customer focus and safety
delegations at work.

 Bureau Veritas is listed on Bureau Veritas is recognized and accredited by major national
the Euronext Paris stock
and international organizations.
exchange (Stock symbol: BVI).

Americas Europe Middle East, Africa, Asia, Pacific

Eastern Europe
270 offices & labs 380 offices & labs 290 offices & labs 390 offices & labs
16,300 employees 14,000 employees 9,600 employees 21,700 employees

OUR ASSETS
A solid and long-standing reputation
 Efficient international network  Recognized technical expertise
Unique combination of international and local networks. Comprehensive portfolio of accreditations.
High reactivity in deploying new capabilities. Thorough knowledge of regulations and
Consistent and homogeneous service delivery. standards.
Extensive markets knowledge.
 Brand and reputation
Strong brand built over 180 years.  Broad service portfolio
All QHSE requirements covered.
 Skilled employees
Robust technical expertise.
Entrepreneurial and client-driven culture.
OUR 8 GLOBAL BUSINESSES

MARINE & OFFSHORE CERTIFICATION

Classification & certification Certification of management systems and second party
Ships – Offshore Floating Units audit services in the area of QHSE*
Management systems – Sustainability – Sector-specific Schemes
INDUSTRY
Assurance processes of industrial facilities and COMMODITIES
equipment Commodities inspection and testing
Oil & Gas – Power – Process & Manufacturing Oil & Petrochemicals – Metals & Minerals – Agriculture

IN-SERVICE INSPECTION & VERIFICATION CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Inspection of building facilities & equipment Testing, inspection and certification of consumer
Electrical Installations – Elevators – Fire Safety Systems goods
Textiles & Softlines – Toys & Hardlines – Electrical & Electronics -
CONSTRUCTION Food
Conformity assessment of Buildings and
Infrastructures GOVERNMENT SERVICES & INTERNATIONAL
Industrial Facilities – Commercial & Residential Buildings – TRADE
Public Facilities & Infrastructures Trade facilitation services for Governments and Trade
Communities
Imported goods – Agrifood – Automotive – Supply Chains

OUR CLIENTS BENEFITS OUR MARKETS

 Obtain or maintain a license to operate

 Ensure compliance with regulations and standards Aeronautics – Agriculture –
 Reduce risk throughout production or construction and life Automotive – Construction
cycle of products, equipment or assets & Real Estate – Consumer
 Minimize maintenance costs Products – Food –
 Assess and manage impact of activities Governments & Public
 Contribute to sustainable development Organizations – Industrial
 Fulfil technical requirements Equipment – International
 Ensure optimal performance and reliability of installations, Trade – IT, Telecoms &
equipment and processes Electronics – Maritime
 Bring products to worldwide markets more quickly
Industry – Metals &
 Monitor performance and quality of products and processes
Minerals – Oil & Gas –
 Protect brands
Power & Utilities – Process
 Secure a competitive advantage through certification
Industries – Retail –
 Identify and disseminate best practices
 Develop technical skills of staff Services – Transport &
Infrastructures
Last update: 2014 03 06

* QHSE: quality, health and safety, environment

www.bureauveritas.com
67/71, boulevard du Château – 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine – France
Tel. +33 (0) 1 55 24 70 00 – Fax : +33 (0) 1 55 24 70 01