COVID-19 information News and events BGS Shop Hosted sites About BGS Research Data Discovering Geology Home » About BGS » Our work About BGS Share this article As the national geological survey, we are the UK’s premier provider of objective and authoritative scientific data, information and knowledge to help society understand our Earth. Working with our partners, we will contribute to economic growth and tackle some of the most challenging environmental and societal problems. These include supporting the UK Government in achieving its net zero target, meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), both in the UK and abroad, and making communities safer and more resilient to natural disasters. Find out more about our work Research Our research includes core geological survey and monitoring work and other innovative projects addressing today’s geoscientific challenges driven by the changing needs of our stakeholders. Show more Data search BGS is a data-rich organisation with over 400 datasets in its care Show more Annual reports Download BGS Annual Reports in PDF format from 1997 to the present day. Show more Who we work with As an independent geological survey, we provide data, knowledge and information on natural resources. Show more Our history The British Geological Survey is the world’s oldest national geological survey. Show more Government and policy As a world-leading geoscience organisation, we provide independent and authoritative advice to the UK government and the administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Show more Geoscience solutions for net zero In November 2021, the UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. The BGS will demonstrate where UK geoscience can assist emerging climate action. Show more Environmental policy and sustainability strategy We recognise the important role we has in managing the impact of our day­-to-day operations on the environment and in promoting the principles of sustainability in all of our activities. Show more Our core challenge areas Environmental change Decarbonisation Multi-hazards You may also be interested in: Our data and services The BGS offers a range of services and information for businesses, home-owners, policymakers and the general public. Show more Our team The BGS team features a wide range of geoscience specialists. Find out more about our staff, senior management board and the BGS board. Show more About BGS As the national geological survey, we are the UK’s premier provider of objective and authoritative scientific data, information and knowledge to help society understand our Earth. Show more Annual reports Download BGS Annual Reports in PDF format from 1997 to the present day. Show more Was this page helpful? Yes No Cookies policy We’ll assume you’re okay with this, but you can opt out if you wish. More information. Accept Remind me later Useful links About BGS News and events Contact us Press office Job vacancies Accessibility Sustainability COP26 Policies & legal Privacy policy Cookies policy Terms of use Freedom of information (FOI) Intellectual property rights Join the BGS Newsletter Keep up to date with all the latest research, products and events news. Register © UKRI 2021