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Our ESG activities are central to our purpose and fully integrated with our strategy. Sustainability – our own, and that which we deliver for our customers through our products – is a critical source of value for our company. We are proud of our performance.

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Improving our world through smarter engineering

Smarter engineering means the type of game-changing innovations that Smiths has contributed across its history and continues to invent today, with a particular focus on green technology. 

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John Crane dry gas seals in hydrogen and carbon capture applications in FY2023

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Temperature that industrial gases are heated up to by our electrical open coil systems

Sustainability at Smiths framework

Our Sustainability at Smiths framework defines our material ESG topics and commitments. It ensures we focus on, and report against those areas where we create the most value.
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Supply chain

A deeper understanding and ability to influence change in our multiple supply chains is becoming increasingly critical as we seek to manage risk and make progress on all aspects of ESG.

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Sustainability at Smiths
Supply chain
Environment
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Delivering Net Zero GHG
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Commercialising high-value green technologies
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Respecting natural resources
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Developing and attracting talent
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Improving safety, health and well-being
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Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion
Governance
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Managing risk and maintaining strong and effective controls
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Contributing to our communities
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Effective long-term decision making and transparency
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Behaving ethically and legally
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Environment
Environment

We have committed to ambitious Net Zero targets that align us with the UN’s critical global climate objectives and the ambition to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

Environment

Our unique engineering capabilities and pioneering spirit position Smiths strongly to support customers on their journeys to decarbonise and deliver next-generation efficient and sustainable infrastructure and processes.

Environment

Natural resources are finite, and we believe that all businesses have a responsibility to use them respectfully and safely – responsibly sourcing, minimising consumption and preventing pollution.

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Governance
Governance

Continual assessment and management of risks, and assurance through internal controls, is an integral part of day-to-day operations at Smiths.

Governance

Behaving ethically and with integrity is a fundamental part of our culture. We also operate in some highly regulated markets and sectors which require strict adherence to local and international industry regulations.

Governance

Good quality, ethical and effective decision-making builds sustainable businesses and enables them to create long-term value for all stakeholders.

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How we are delivering environmental sustainability for our customers and our business

Commercialising HV Green Tech

Commercialising high-value green technology

Products and services that support our customers to decarbonise and deliver next-generation efficient and sustainable infrastructure.

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Green Building

Delivering net zero GHG

Net zero targets that align with the UN’s critical global climate objectives.

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Respecting natural resources

Responsibly sourcing, minimising consumption, and preventing pollution.

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Sustainability reporting and performance

We transparently report our performance and fully support emerging sustainability reporting obligations with which we are preparing to comply.

Sustainability at Smiths report FY2023
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
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ESG metrics, targets and disclosures
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ESG metrics, targets and disclosures Excel
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TCFD disclosure
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Summary GHG inventory management plan
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Flex Tek Tutco Employee Rem Recycling

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Our people matter – we keep them safe, help them build strong careers, and ensure that they feel valued in the workplace.

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