The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) is a New Zealand Crown Research Institute (CRI). Its purpose is to deliver scientific and research services to the public health, food safety, security and justice systems, and the environmental sector to improve the safety of, and contribute to the economic, environmental and social well-being of people and communities in New Zealand. The institute was formed in 1992 from the New Zealand Government-owned Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (established in 1926). The Institute of Environmental Science and Research is one of seven science research businesses owned by the New Zealand Government, that are collectively, the largest dedicated providers of science research in New Zealand and some of the most significant commercial users of science and technology.

Science expertise and services

ESR's science includes the following disciplines:

Science assets and facilities

ESR manages the following national science assets and facilities as part of New Zealand's science system:

Locations

ESR staff work from four main locations in New Zealand. In addition, ESR scientists provide science services in the Pacific region, Australia, Singapore, U.S., United Kingdom, Dubai, China, Japan, Europe. In New Zealand: