- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and electricity generation (major sources)
- High initial cost of energy efficiency upgrades to county buildings
- Balancing economic development with environmental protection
Skagit County, Washington
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2006 reporting, Skagit County, Washington disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.7M tCO2e/year (community-wide in 2006). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.7M tCO2e/year (community-wide in 2006)
2006
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased countywide recycling rates to 41% of the solid waste stream, and countywide recycling and diversion rates to 53% of the solid waste stream
- Switching to hybrid gas-electric vehicles for use by the Health Department and an all-electric truck for use by facilities maintenance crews
- Using 20% biodiesel mix on the Guemes Ferry during a grant program
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy use to 15% below 2008 levels by 2011
- Reduce garbage collection to 10% below 2008 levels by 2011
- Reduce overall utility costs to 10% below 2008 levels by 2011
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions to 80% below 2000 levels by 2050
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions to 80% below 2000 levels by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSustainabilityResource Conservation