Smiths Group: Engineering a better future

Tackling critical issues

Global megatrends are reshaping our lives. Safety and security, energy efficiency, better productivity and insatiable demand for data are some of the most pressing challenges facing human society in the next few decades. Explore how we’re using our engineering expertise to tackle these critical global opportunities.

Climate change

Decarbonising our world

The UN’s critical global climate objectives have the ambition to limit global warming to 1.5°C. How can net zero be achieved?

Safety & Security

Making the world a safer place

How can people travel freely and stay safe? Ensuring the free movement of people and goods in an ever-changing threat landscape is more crucial than ever.

Data connectivity

Enhancing data transmission

Global data consumption is doubling every four years. In a world where technology is rapidly evolving, how do we keep up?

Engineering a better future

Smiths technology benefits millions of people every day – supporting energy networks to decarbonise; making travel safer; heating and cooling our homes; and keeping communities connected.

Our businesses

John Crane

Mission-critical flow control solutions

A global leader in mission-critical technologies and services that drive efficiency, safety and sustainability in energy and large-scale process industries.

John Crane

Smiths Detection

Detection and screening technologies

A global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies that protect people, assets and freedom of movement.

Smiths Detection

Smiths Interconnect

Smarter connectivity

Advanced electronic components, sub-systems, optical and radio frequency products for reliable, high-speed and secure data transfer.

Smiths Interconnect

Flex-Tek

Fluid movement and temperature management

High-performance engineered solutions for the management of liquids and gases in a broad range of industry sectors.

Flex-Tek

Sustainability at Smiths

Sustainability at Smiths framework

Delivering our ESG goals is a fundamental part of our business strategy and contributor to our purpose.

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Achieving net zero

We have committed to net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2040 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050 with science-based targets.

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Safety, health & wellbeing

People matter. Our commitment to our people starts with keeping us all safe and healthy inside and outside of work, as well as supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our people.

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Smiths Group Foundation

The Smiths Group Foundation awards grants to charitable organisations nominated by Smiths employees, which align with our purpose of engineering a better future.

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