For a safer and less uncertain world
Welcome to our series of topical articles where we discuss the impact accurate measurement and calibration have on the world and our everyday lives.
A better way to a sustainable future
Measurements are behind many of the daily actions that we take for granted, like buying food, filling our vehicle’s gas tank, switching the lights on at home, or taking medicine.
Accurate measurements ensure that we get the right amount of food, fuel, and energy, and that our medication is safe. They ensure communities can function well and provide the foundations for safer and more sustainable businesses and societies.
Whether building a sustainable future, supporting the circular economy or developing the next generation of technology, our purpose is to help make a safer and less uncertain world.
Ensuring sustainable lifestyles for 8 billion people
The world’s population has now surpassed eight billion people. Is this milestone in human development a cause for alarm or a chance to redress and recalibrate global inequity in resources?
8 billion and counting: How will we care for the growing global population?
The world’s population has now surpassed eight billion people. Is this milestone in human development a cause for alarm or a chance to redress and recalibrate global inequity in resources?
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How tech, data and calibration can help eliminate global poverty
The global population has grown to 8 billion people and is projected to reach 10 billion by 2050. To lift millions out of poverty, we must rethink how we produce and distribute goods and services.
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Ensuring equal access to healthcare with technology
The rise in the global population also adds additional burdens on healthcare systems across the world. How do we ensure we are able to provide equal access to healthcare for 8 billion people?
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