We commit to using natural resources respectfully and safely – sourcing responsibly, minimising consumption, and preventing pollution and biodiversity impact.
Our latest steps on biodiversity
Sophie Darlington
Sustainability Manager, Strategy, Reporting & Foundation

Where are we focusing?

Water, waste and packaging
Limiting the water and packaging we use and reducing non-recycled waste.

Pollution and biodiversity
Managing sites responsibly and addressing the biodiversity impact of our operations, products and supply chain.

Circularity and efficient design
Designing products that are resource-light, durable, reusable and repairable.
MoreGreat momentum in FY2025
reduction in normalised water use at water-stressed sites
reduction in normalised non-recycled waste
water and biodiversity projects
Waste/circularity projects
Sustainability news and insights

Cool thinking solves hot climate challenge
Read our latest #EngineeringExplained exploring the Earth-critical revolution of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

CCUS: Why c.80% of the world's CO2 injected underground uses our technology*
A comprehensive strategy of ‘carbon capture’ has four stages - Capture, Transportation, Utilisation and Storage.

Integrating a sustainable ethos into our products
Sustainability is a key consideration for all our service decisions, from precision assembly to on-site technical support and skills transfer.

How our engineers are helping hydrogen to become a source of new energy
Read our latest Engineering Explained insight piece on how our engineers are helping hydrogen to become a safe, secure and profitable source of new energy.

Smiths Detection’s recycling and refurbishment programme reduces emissions
In FY2024, Smiths Detection decommissioned and disposed of over 500 pieces of equipment.

Green steel: The dawn of a new Age
Read our latest #EngineeringExplained piece on @Smiths Group’s role in the dawn of the green steel era

Harnessing the power of the sun
Read our latest Sustainability at Smiths piece on our work to install solar panels across some of our key global sites