Environmental Task Force
Working closely with the wider UK space ecosystem to drive collective progress and provide support for organisations engaging with space-related infrastructure and equipment.
The Environmental Task Force, guided by Space Scotland and our global partners in industries including space, environmental, government and academia, are committed to understanding the space industry’s impact on Earth and low-Earth orbit.
Co-chaired by Derek Harris and Sharon Pryde, the group’s ongoing Sustainable Space Challenges initiative, exploring more sustainable approaches to space exploration, continues to be a success. You can find more about this and the Environmental Task Force’s other initiatives below.
Membership of the Environmental Task Force is open to global organisations as long as they have a demonstrable interest in space sustainability. Also, representatives must be able to commit enough time and energy to support successful outcomes.
Members
- University of Edinburgh
- Astroscale Ltd.
- Scottish Enterprise
- Scottish Development International
- AstroAgency
- AAC Clydespace
- Scottish Government
- Sustainable Scotland Network
- Think Tank Maths
- Skyrora
- Alden Legal
- Friends of the Earth Scotland
- Saxavord Spaceport
- University of Strathclyde
- CGI
- Global Trust
- Optimat
- Benchmark
- STFC
Our Initiatives
Read about the impactful initiatives that the Environmental Task Force are leading to improve the economical impact of the space industry.
Sustainable Space Challenges
With the Sustainable Space Challenges, representatives from various sectors collaborated to explore challenges related to the carbon footprint of the industry’s value chain. The selected challenges were addressed through a series of collaborative workshops, fostering proactive engagement with environmental groups, working towards Net Zero goals.
Space Sustainability Roadmap
The innovative Space Sustainability Roadmap is the latest of the Environmental Task Force’s activities, and it outlines a clear path towards a more sustainable Scottish space sector. Developed in consultation with international experts and stakeholders, it includes short, medium, and long-term work packages to support this goal.
Scotland’s Path to Sustainable Space
Sustainability is both a major challenge and a powerful opportunity for Scotland’s growing space sector, as the country works to lead in sustainable development. To showcase this, Space Scotland—along with Scottish Enterprise, the Space Scotland Environmental Task Force, and AstroAgency Ltd.—has created a collection of Case Studies. These highlight how space companies across Scotland are finding innovative and practical ways to reduce their environmental impact and help build a more sustainable future for the space industry.
Sustainability Resources From Our Partners
The Scottish Space Sector’s Environmental Task Force
UKSA’s Carbon Audits is Paving the Way for a Sustainable Scottish Space Sector
Navigating Sustainability: Support and Advice for Companies on the Path to Net Zero
SaxaVord Spaceport’s Sustainable Revolution in European Satellite Launches
Space Scotland’s Sustainable Vision with Niparo Consultancy
Space Scotland’s Space Sustainability Roadmap
Contact the Environmental Task
Force
Have questions, suggestions, or want to explore opportunities to collaborate with the Environmental Task Force? Reach out to us through the contact form below. Your feedback and engagement are important to us, and we look forward to hearing from you.