The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
Find out more about space activities in our 23 Member States, and understand how ESA works together with their national agencies, institutions and organisations.
Exploring our Solar System and unlocking the secrets of the Universe
Go to topicProtecting life and infrastructure on Earth and in orbit
Go to topicUsing space to benefit citizens and meet future challenges on Earth
Go to topicMaking space accessible and developing the technologies for the future
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The idea that if you cannot measure something you cannot improve it holds especially true in the world of greenhouse gas emissions. As ESA commits to shrinking its environmental impact, the question arises: Where do we direct our efforts, and how do we gauge success?
ESA plans to reduce the environmental footprint of its operations by 2030 by 46% for its operational activities and by 28% for the activities executed by its suppliers. These goals are relative to a 2019 baseline that was established in accordance with the GHG Protocol Standard, an internationally recognised standard for carbon accounting at organisational level. Watch this video to learn more.