NPL’s Annual Review reports on how we are continuing to transform scientific discovery into real world, practical applications and cementing NPL’s reputation as one of the UK’s foremost scientific institutions.
About NPL
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science and technology available to man. For more than a century NPL has developed and maintained the nation’s primary measurement standards. These standards underpin an infrastructure of traceability throughout the UK and the world that ensures accuracy and consistency of measurement.
NPL ensures that cutting edge measurement science and technology have a positive impact in the real world. NPL delivers world-leading measurement solutions that are critical to commercial research and development, and support business success across the UK and the globe.
Good measurement improves productivity and quality; it underpins consumer confidence and trade and is vital to innovation. We undertake research and share our expertise with government, business and society to help enhance economic performance and the quality of life.
NPL's measurements help to save lives, protect the environment, enable citizens to feel safe and secure, as well as supporting international trade and companies to innovation. Support in areas such as the development of advanced medical treatments and environmental monitoring helps secure a better quality of life for all.
- Corporate Social Responsibility at NPL concentrates on the charity and community involvement of the company and forms part of an overall corporate responsibility framework.
- A statement of NPL’s Health & Safety Policy and NPL Management Ltd Environmental Policy.
- The National Physical Laboratory was founded in 1900 to promote links between science and commerce.
- 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.
- Information about NPL's standing in the metrology community and the way it supports measurement in the UK.
- NPL’s reputation – which is world leading – relies upon great people and exceptional scientists.
- NPL's Vision and Mission statements.
- Worldwide metrology at the highest level operates through a well-established network of National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) and Designated Institutes (DIs).