Geneva-based testing, inspection and certification company SGS announced the acquisition of carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) validation and verification services firm Aster Global Environmental Solutions, in a move aimed at expanding SGS’ sustainability services and solutions offerings.

Ohio-based Aster Global was launched in 2019 by Janice and Shawn McMahon through the acquisition of Environmental Services, Inc.’s Forestry Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Services division. The company develops and offers services within the international GHG ecosystem services, carbon sequestration, and GHG validation and verification markets, as well as forestry, ecosystem, and corporate and social responsibility services.

The acquisition, SGS said, will allow expansion of GHG services available to clients in North America and globally.