To this end, the Port of Seattle has taken the next step in its sustainability plan on World Earth Day 2020.
This year its airport will become the first in the country to utilise renewable natural gas for heating and to power its airbus fleet.
The port said this this is all part of the strategy to achieve its Century Agenda goal to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% in 2021.
“The same values that inspired Earth Day activists 50 years ago still inspire commissioners, our staff, and our partners to reduce our environmental impact,” said Port of Seattle commission vice president, Fred Felleman.
“We are proud of the progress we have made at the port, the areas where we are leading industries and local governments and are determined to achieve our goals for a low carbon, clean future.”
Environmental focus
The port commission is currently considering a request to authorise construction funding to build a new 13.5 acre park and public access site on the Duwamish River, which advances the port’s goal to restore Duwamish River habitat.
The Terminal 117 Habitat Restoration and Duwamish Shoreline Access Project supports urgent salmon recovery needs while addressing long-standing community needs for increased green space.
Seattle continues to focus on sustainability while responding to the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Port of Seattle Commissioners identified environmental sustainability as one of the priorities that should guide future port investments to assist in the economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.