NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASA provides information on solar activity, sea level rise, the temperature of the atmosphere and the oceans, the state of the ozone layer, air pollution, and changes in sea ice and land ice. The Agency's 30 years of satellite-based solar and atmospheric temperature data have been critical for determinations of climate change impacts and greenhouse gas concentration observations.

NASA's Energy efficiency and water conservation efforts help field sites buy and use facility energy and water utilities wisely, which enables NASA to conduct efficient ground operations. NASA implements a three-prong approach to mitigating energy and water risk to mission: 1) Perform mission operations and maintenance considering energy and water efficiency and cost, 2) construct and renovate with the life-cycle in mind, and 3) buy and generate utilities wisely.

The goals of green engineering are to incorporate decision and design to reduce the use of toxic chemicals and their effects on people and the environment. Through this process, green engineering fosters innovation, reduces waste, and creates sustainable space systems that will be critical for successful long-term space exploration and improving life on Earth.

NASA strives to promote increased efficiency of raw materials and conservation of natural resources. These resources and raw materials include land use and resources, wetlands and floodplains, threatened and endangered species, wildlife, ecosystems, oceans, and coastal zones. Natural Resources Management allows NASA to conserve precious natural resources for future generations.

One of the biggest contributors to an agency's carbon footprint is its buildings and facilities. NASA is leading the way to sustainable facilities with net-zero carbon emissions. Additionally, efficient buildings allow NASA to dedicate more resources to critical mission needs to ensure mission success.