Climate and defence
Decarbonising the defence industry
Climate change is one of the great global challenges of our time. Governments, civil societies and
industry are urgently working to mitigate climate change and adapt to a warming Earth.
Global action fighting climate change
Governments, civil society and industry are urgently working to mitigate climate change. Targets have been agreed at international, EU, and national levels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Understanding greenhouse gas emissions from defence
What are the GHG emissions of the defence sector and industry, and how they can be reduced across the lifecycles of defence-related products?
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The challenge of decarbonising defence
What are the factors that make decarbonising defence particularly challenging?
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Technology driving decarbonisationA number of lower-emission technologies are already being developed, tested and used in the defence industry
Reducing energy use at Portsmouth naval baseDiscover how ASD member BAE Systems transformed energy use at Portsmouth Naval Base, reducing carbon emissions by 65%.
Charting a course to cleaner seas: digital twin technologyASD member, Kongsberg developed a cutting-edge digital twin solution to help steer the maritime industry towards a greener future by optimising fuel efficiency and reducing emissions
Did you know HMS Queen Elizabeth's 27,000 lightbulbs save energy?Sometimes it's the small, seemingly mundane details that can offer insights into broader industry trends and challenges. The 27,000 lightbulbs on the HMS Queen Elizabeth, the UK's largest and most powerful aircraft carrier opens the door to a larger conve...
ASD Papers
Explore ASD papers on issues relating to climate and defence
- Decarbonising DefenceExplore carbon reduction efforts in the European defence sector and innovative solutions for a greener future in this ASD Paper.
Sustainability and the European Defence IndustryDiscover the symbiotic relationship between sustainability and defence in Europe. ASD's position paper highlights the positive contributions of the defence industry, and urges coherence in EU policies.