Core values

At the GSNI, we work for the benefit of everyone. Our values, shared with the British Geological Survey, the Department for the Economy, and UKRI, guide how we deliver trusted, independent science for Northern Ireland.

We are committed to excellence in everything we do, providing reliable geoscience that helps people, communities, and decision makers understand and protect our natural environment. We act with integrity and openness, making our data accessible and ensuring our work is accountable to the public.

We value collaboration, working with government, researchers, and local communities to solve real world challenges. Through innovation and continuous improvement, we adopt new tools and ideas that help us better understand Northern Ireland's geology and support a sustainable future.

Above all, we are driven by public service: using science to support economic growth, environmental stewardship, and the wellbeing of everyone in Northern Ireland.