Governance
Behaving ethically and with integrity is a fundamental part of our Values. We also operate in some highly regulated markets and sectors which require strict adherence to local and international industry regulations.
We have a mature governance environment with exacting standards, robust diligence processes and a proactive management approach. And we seek to work with partners who support our Values to minimise risk and maximise our positive social and environmental impact.
Continual assessment and management of risks, and assurance through internal controls, is an integral part of day-to-day operations at Smiths. Our enterprise risk management (ERM) process supports open communication on risk between the Board and the Audit & Risk Committee, the Executive Committee, our divisions, and sites, and ensures that risk is appropriately managed to deliver our business objectives. ESG matters are fully integrated into the ERM process and are identified and managed in the same way as other Group risks.
Good quality, ethical and effective decision-making builds sustainable businesses and enables them to create long-term value for all stakeholders. Our overall governance framework provides the structures and systems through which our strategies and objectives are set and achieved, how risk is monitored and managed via controls, and how our performance is managed and optimised with appropriate oversight from the Board.