Cotecna, a global leader in inspection, testing, and certification services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Extensive Standard Technical Services Co. Ltd. (ESTS), a renowned third-party certification body and second-party audit firm specializing in social compliance, sustainability, and low carbon initiatives.
The acquisition of ESTS allows Cotecna to reinforce its presence in the field of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) assurance and training services.
ESTS is dedicated to enhancing supply chain ESG competitiveness for brands and retailers and supporting them to demonstrate the transparency and reliability of their supply chains.
ESTS services cover a wide range of audit and certification standards, including: SA8000, SMETA, SLCP, FSC, MSC, ASC, RSPO, ISO14064, ISO14067, energy audit, Higg FEM, BRCGS, ISO22000, HACCP, C-TPAT, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO22716/GMPC etc.
"I am pleased to announce of the acquisition of Extensive Standard Technical Services Co., Ltd. (ESTS), a move that accelerates our capability building in ESG assurance services in China and in Asia. This acquisition will allow us to support global brands or companies committed to sustainability initiatives and aligns seamlessly with Cotecna's commitment to providing comprehensive and innovative solutions in the dynamic landscape of quality, sustainability, and corporate responsibility. By combining our strengths with ESTS, we are poised to deliver enhanced value to our clients worldwide." Sébastien Dannaud, CEO of Cotecna.
Mr. Rainfall Wu, Founder and Managing Director of ESTS, said, “We are thrilled about joining Cotecna’s global service network, to embark on a new journey and build our future with Cotecna.
This move allows ESTS to fully leverage Cotecna’s brand and global capabilities, serving a wider and more diversified customer base with a greater range of services in China, Asia and around the globe. We are immensely confident to play an increasingly significant role in bringing trust to this moving world.”
About Cotecna
Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer solutions to make supply chains safer and more efficient for our clients. Our trusted network of professionals and certified laboratories provides expertise across four key sectors: agriculture, food safety, minerals & metals, and consumer goods & retail. Founded in Switzerland in 1974, Cotecna started off as a family business and has now grown to become a world-class international player with over 7,000 employees in more than 100 offices across approximately 50 countries.
About ESTS
Extensive Standard Technical Services Co., Ltd. (ESTS) is a third-party certification body and second-party audit firm, specializing in social compliance, sustainability, green and low carbon initiatives, food safety, and quality systems. ESTS is headquartered in Hong Kong and in Zhejiang province China, with oversea subsidiaries/networks supporting regional and global brands to enhance their supply chain ESG initiatives.
