About HR Wallingford
Changes in our climate mean that water will become scarcer in many places, increasingly volatile in others, but no less vital. Our ability to build sustainable communities, industries and infrastructure will become more challenging.
Understanding the movement, changing behaviour and influence of water in the natural and built environment is essential to our future well-being.
Drawing on our unique capabilities in science, technology and engineering, we invest in knowledge to deliver insight and innovation. We harness research, intelligent data and the power of our collective expertise to design smarter, more resilient solutions to address future challenges and opportunities in, on and near water.
We are the global leaders and independent experts in how to live and work sustainably with water.
Our purpose
To shape a future where people live and work sustainably with water
Our values
Aware
We are committed to delivering change. We recognise the increasing pressures on the global community and our role in finding solutions. We know that we can make a real difference in helping people live and work more sustainably with water.
Ambitious
We harness science to create new knowledge. Our approach is rigorous andevidence-based. We are hungry to discover more, to tackle complex issues and develop groundbreaking innovations. By working together in a culture of positive challenge we motivate each other to deliver the positive impact that our clients and communities need.
Collaborative
We believe in each other and inspire our each other to be exceptional. As a diverse collection of brilliant minds, we make the biggest, most positive impact when we work together and focus on our collective success.
Authentic
We are principled and act with integrity; we do what’s right, not what’s easy. We treat everyone with respect, fairness and dignity, even in disagreement. When we value individual experiences and contributions, people are empowered to be themselves.
Our people are at the heart of our success. Their focus, creativity, and adaptability have driven everything we have accomplished, whether delivering impact for our clients, pushing the boundaries of innovation or embracing new ways of working.
Our leadership
Our leadership guide our strategy, strengthen our research and technical capabilities, and support our people to deliver independent, science‑led solutions that help communities and industries work sustainably with water.
Our story
For almost 80 years, we’ve advanced independent water science and innovation, helping organisations worldwide plan for climate change, protect communities and build resilient, sustainable infrastructure.
Our people
Meet a selection of our world‑class people whose expertise, leadership and curiosity drive the quality of our work and the impact we deliver.
Delivering impact
A snapshot of how we support our people, strengthen communities and advance sustainability, alongside our latest annual reporting.
Policies
Find our latest policies, regulatory reports and organisational certificates, outlining the frameworks and standards that shape how we operate.
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