Smiths’ product range is diverse. It includes avionics used in all types of aircraft, life-saving medical devices, components for the telecommunications sector and mechanical seals for the chemicals industry.

Some products contribute positively to the environment - mechanical seals technologies reduce pollution - while others benefit society at large by improving people’s quality of life or by providing safer medical products. Our detection products provide greater security for air travellers.

We also work to limit any potentially negative impacts our products may have on the environment, especially in managing hazardous materials and in response to customer requirements and changing regulation. Our manufacturing sites are encouraged to practice product stewardship through their ISO 14001 systems, manuals, procedures and design teams.

We highlight some of our product achievements here and provide an overview of the impact of future legislation in this area here.