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SGS LABORATORY CAPABILITY Environmental Services 1

GEOGRAPHICAL FOOTPRINT � North America: • USA (4), Canada (3) � South America: • Chile (3), Peru (3), Colombia (1), Brazil (1) � Africa: • Northern Africa: Tunisia (1), Morocco (1) • West Africa: Ghana (1), Mali (1), Mauritania (1) • East Africa: Kenya (2), Tanzania (1) • Central Africa: Congo (1), Angola (1), Zambia (1) • Indian Ocean: Mauritius (1) • Southern Africa: South Africa (1), Namibia (1). Under development: Mozambique � Europe: • Western Europe: Portugal (1), Spain (1), Italy (3), France (2), UK (2), Belgium (1), Netherlands (2), Germany (5), Switzerland (1), Finland (1) • Central – Eastern Europe: Poland (3), Czech Republic (1), Bulgaria (1) • Under development: Turkey, Romania � Middle East: • UAE (1), Saudi (1) • Mobile laboratory: Kuwait � Asia: • Pakistan (2), India (3), China (5), Hong Kong (1), Thailand (1), Taiwan (2), Philippines (1), Korea (1), Malaysia (2) � Pacific: • Australia (6) Environmental Services 2

LABORATORY SERVICES � Regional network of Centers of Excellence for High Resolution testing: • Wilmington (USA) • Antwerp (Belgium) • Melbourne (Australia) � Continued investment in state-of-the-art equipment for specialized testing: • Dioxins & Dioxinlike, marker PCB’s • Brominated compounds: PBDE ‘s, PBDF/D, PBB’s, HBCD, TBBA, … • PAH’s • Chlorophenols, Chlorobenzenes • Ultra-low levelPesticides • Brominated dioxins (PBDD/F) • Polychlorinated Naphtalenes • Perfluoro compounds: PFOS, PFOA, PFSE,… • Micro Pollutants • Pharmaceutical residues & personal care products • Low-level metals, metal speciation & isotopes • Radioactivity & NORM ( α , β , γ , Ra, Rn, Th, U) • Hydrocarbon Fingerprinting • Ecotoxicology Environmental Services 3

SGS Institute of Applied Chromatography (IAC) � High tech analytical laboratory in Antwerp, Belgium � Mission statement: client oriented interface between “academic ↔ “routine” approach � A complementary range of advanced & innovative instrumentation � Special testing capabilities (environment, food, feed, electronic devices, chemicals, human origin, ...): • i.e. dioxins, PCB’s, pesticides, RoHS, special Br/F-chemicals, ... � Method development / method validation � Troubleshooting support / competitive comparision � Trainings & education (SGS or client’s laboratory) � Extensive ISO 17025 accreditation scope Environmental Services 4

Available Techniques at IAC � High Resolution GC - High Resolution MS Application: Dioxins, WHO-PCB’s, PAH’s, PBDE’s, PCN’s, PClDE’s, PBDD/F, PBB’s, Chlorophenols � Multi Inlet Quadrupole MS/MS Application: Residue analysis, Screenings, Perfluoro compounds (PFOS, PFOA, PFSA, …) � UPLC – TOF (Time of Flight) and UPLC/Triple TOF � Low Resolution Mass Spectrometry Application : Screenings, Organic pollutants : PAH’s, chlorophenols,chlorobenzenes, pesticides, PCB’s, PBB’s, PBDE’s,... � Multidimensional GC : GC x GC/MS � Gas Chromatography Different Injection Techniques : • Different Detection Techniques : • � Liquid Chromatography Environmental Services 5

SGS Institute of Metal Analyses (IMA) � � Center of Excellence for Isotopic Ratio Mass Spectrometry Isotopes : C12/C13 – N14/N15 – Elemental Analysis • O16/O18 – H1/H2 � Complementary set of equipment Authenticity Analyses – Forensics - • Biomarker Analyses allowing to analyse for all elements of the table of � Ion Chromatography Mendeleev. Cations - Anions • Conductivity – UV/VIS detection • � � Elemental Analyser ICP-OES Metal analysis in diverse matrices for C/H/N/O/S • • a wide range of elements at ppm – ppb level � Metal Speciation � ICP-MS IC/LC – ICP/HRMS • High Resolution – ICP/MS • GC – ICP/HRMS • – Low level metal analysis: ppt – ppb level � Mercury Analyser – Isotopic Ratios Low Resolution – ICP-MS ppt - ppq level Hg-determination • • – Low level metal analysis : ppb level � UV/VIS Spectrometer – Variaty of matrices for metals and metal screenings Cr VI+ • 6 Environmental Services

SGS Galson Laboratories � Center of Excellence for Industrial Hygiene Services: SGS Galson • SGS Galson is the world leader in Industrial Hygiene • Headquarters and main laboratory are located in Syracuse, NY (USA) • Provides Occupational Health & Safety / Industrial Hygiene services – Primarily provides data for worker protection » Air Testing » Real-time Instrument Rental – Provides the means for collecting air samples - FreePump Loan, FreeSampling Badges, GasTec Tubes, On-line Videos, Wizard Methods Database • Operates AIHA* / ISO17025 accredited lab (28,500 sq ft) The “largest air-only lab in the world” – Develops kits for shale gas (Hydrofracking Test Kit) – Develops kits for the Green Building sector (strategic to SGS ENV) – In-house Certified Hygienists – Environmental Services 7

SGS E-DATA ENVIRONMENTAL DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

WHAT IS SGS E-DATA? � A secure Client accessible Web-Portal for Environmental Monitoring and Sampling Projects. � View project data in a variety of Analysis Tools (Maps, Graphs & Charts, Tables, Statistics, etc) � Supported by a back-end Environmental Database with integrated QA/QC Protocols – ensures all data is of highest quality, consistency and integrity. � Compare data directly against regulatory compliance limits and instantly Identify Exceedences and issues. � Analyse and interpret data to Advise Operations and allow for better adaptive management strategies. � Fully Flexible and Customisable system to meet needs of individual clients. 9

SYSTEM WORKFLOW In Field Data Integrate Collection Data with Sensors, on Tablet 3 rd Party Instrument PCs SGS E SGS E-Data Data s and Data Software Loggers Integrated SGS E-Data Laboratories Data (LIMS ) Database Format and SGS E-Data QA/QC Web Portal Check Workflow View Workflow View Regulatory Compliance Email and Standards Text Inspection message and Audits notification s 10

CLIENT BENEFITS � Accessibility – Centralized data storage, collaborative work space, global access (web- based), historical data archive � Better Manage Liabilities – Move from reactive to proactive with compliance issues � Cost Reduction – Reduce man hours and transcription errors to input, create, and distribute information. � Collaboration – Increase ability to share data through web portal � Communications – Easily communicate with stakeholders through online analysis tools � Eliminate Spreadsheets for Data Storage – Improve data quality, integrity and reduces cost � High Grade Project Decisions – Timeliness and reliability of data allows project decisions to be made quickly and with confidence. � Little or No Desktop Software Required – Internal IT Dept requirements low � Project Management Tools – Ability to easily monitor project progress; analyze and interpret data within a single platform � Standardization – Consistency in display format and presentation; data integrity � Web-based Software – Allows for updates in real-time; eliminates versioning issues 11

MORE INFORMATION Nicolas Kyndt Global Business Development & Planning Manager Vice-President SGS Group Management Ltd Place des Alpes 1 CH 1211 – Geneva Switzerland Phone: +41 (0)22 739 95 25 Fax: +41 (0)22 739 98 15 Mobile: +41 (0)78 904 49 98 Nicolas.Kyndt@sgs.com www.sgs.com Environmental Services 12

MORE INFORMATION Nicolas Kyndt Global Business Development & Planning Manager Global Head of Studies & Consulting ��������������������������� ������ ��������������������� �������������������������������������������������������� SGS Group Management Ltd Place des Alpes 1 CH 1211 – Geneva ����������� Switzerland Phone: +41 (0)22 739 95 25 Fax: +41 (0)22 739 98 15 Mobile: +41 (0)78 904 49 98 Nicolas.Kyndt@sgs.com www.sgs.com Environmental Services 13