The UK organisation Space4Climate is offering a free carbon audit for UK-based space companies willing to support research into sustainability.

Space4Climate offers free carbon audit for UK space organisations

The idea is to develop a carbon baseline for the UK space sector. This is to better understand the environmental impact of space activity. Also, the audit will include suggestions for practical ways to reduce the carbon emissions.

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The data collected from companies, says Space4Climate, will be anonymised and aggregated into a broader analysis. It will then be used to provide a picture of how carbon intensive the UK space industry currently is, and also aims to contribute to the UK’s goal of net-zero emissions.

Dr Andrew Ross Wilson from Glasgow Caledonian University is working on the initiative.

The project itself is set to finish by the end of 2025. Dr Wilson, however, emphasises its effects will be felt immediately:

“Participating space organisations can start taking control of their carbon footprint at no cost, jumpstarting efforts to make their operations eco-friendly through personalised action plans. This immediate impact sets the stage for continuous efforts to make the space sector more sustainable over time.”