Our purpose

Our purpose is to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

It's in our DNA...

We have a unique set of organisational and cultural genes which power our continued growth. We call this Halma’s DNA. Our DNA runs through our business at all levels. It provides competitive advantage and stability, and allows us to continuously adapt to new market needs. Our DNA embodies the core elements of our organisation and culture that are inextricably linked to our past and which enable our future success.

…it drives everything we do

We continuously evaluate our portfolio and decide on new product development and acquisition targets based on their alignment to achieving our purpose. We allocate capital and talent to maximise our growth, returns and positive impact, in line with our purpose. We pursue enhanced digital technologies and international expansion strategies to ensure we reach “everyone, every day”.

…delivering sustainable value

Our purpose keeps us focused on growing businesses in global niches driven by long‑term growth drivers. This creates sustainable value for all stakeholders by delivering consistently strong growth and a positive impact.

…and a positive impact

Our technologies solve some of the world’s most pressing issues, from ensuring air quality and clean water to preventing blindness. By growing, Halma companies make the world a safer, cleaner and healthier place.

…for all our stakeholders

  • Our people.
  • Our companies.
  • Customers and suppliers.
  • Acquisition prospects and business partners.
  • Society and communities.
  • Investors and debt holders.

… and is measured along the way.

We track our progress in fulfilling our purpose through a range of financial and non‑financial indicators covering key aspects of performance that matter to our stakeholders.

Examples of our impact

monitoring health
Monitoring health
Over 50,000,000 diagnostics products supplied each year for cancer, eye health, blood pressure and vital signs monitoring.
 making buildings safer Making buildings safer
Over 6,000km2 aggregate area of buildings protected by our fire detection products.
 protecting lives Protecting lives
Over 300,000 people protected every day by our gas sensor products.
 improving health outcomes

Improving health outcomes
Over 15,000,000 surgeries supported each year, including eyesight‑saving cataract surgeries.

 keeping workers safe Keeping workers safe
Over 42,000 manufacturing and other facilities where our interlock products protect worker safety.
 making water safer Making water safer
Over 250,000,000 water quality tests enabled annually, including more than 5m for partners in international relief and development.

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One of Britain’s Most Admired Companies

We are proud to have been named one of Britain's Most Admired Companies, the longest-running peer-reviewed survey of corporate reputation in the UK, run by Management Today.

We believe this is testament to our clear purpose, our strong culture, and our innovative technologies that help solve some of the world’s most important challenges.

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