Corporate Social Responsibility at NPL concentrates on the charity and community involvement of the company and forms part of an overall corporate responsibility framework.
About NPL
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is one of the UK's leading science and research facilities. It is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate standards, science and technology available.
NPL occupies a unique position as the UK's National Measurement Institute and sits at the intersection between scientific discovery and real world application. Its expertise and original research have underpinned quality of life, innovation and competitiveness for UK citizens and business for more than a century:
- NPL provides companies with access to world-leading support and technical expertise, inspiring the absolute confidence required to realise competitive advantage from new materials, techniques and technologies;
- NPL expertise and services are crucial in a wide range of social applications - helping to save lives, protect the environment and enable citizens to feel safe and secure. Support in areas such as the development of advanced medical treatments and environmental monitoring helps secure a better quality of life for all;
- NPL develops and maintains the nation’s primary measurement standards, supporting an infrastructure of traceable measurement throughout the UK and the world, to ensure accuracy and consistency.
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A statement of NPL’s Health & Safety Policy and NPL Management Ltd Environmental Policy.
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The National Physical Laboratory was founded in 1900 to promote links between science and commerce.
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Our new Science Review provides an overview of the quality and breadth of scientific research at NPL and contains a number of case studies highlighting the positive impact of our science.
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NPL is committed to providing a quality service to all our customers taking due regard of environmental issues and a safe and healthy working environment.
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Information about NPL's standing in the metrology community and the way it supports measurement in the UK.
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NPL’s reputation – which is world leading – relies upon great people and exceptional scientists.
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NPL's Vision and Mission statements.
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Worldwide metrology at the highest level operates through a well-established network of National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) and Designated Institutes (DIs).