- High proportion of citywide emissions from the transportation sector.
- Need to equitably accelerate emission reductions in the transportation sector.
- Need to ensure access to new urban goods deliveries at the curb.
- Need to transition TNC and car-share vehicles to zero-emission by 2030.
- Need to address challenges in achieving a 100% zero-emission, fossil-fuel-free fleet by 2030.
City of Seattle, Mayor Bruce Harrell
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 3.1M tCO2e (core) / 5764000 tCO2e (expanded) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Received a $1.2 million grant to plan for low-pollution neighborhoods.
- Transitioned diesel supply from biodiesel to renewable diesel (R99).
- Completed the Seattle Transportation Plan, focusing on sustainability and emission reduction.
- Approved Proposition No. 1, a $1.55 billion Transportation Levy to fund climate transportation projects.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete Low-Pollution Neighborhood Implementation and Funding Plan by December 2025.
- Complete City Fleet Electrification Strategy by 2025.
- Complete citywide Green Jobs & Climate Careers strategy in early 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Create at least 3 low-pollution neighborhoods by 2028.
- Achieve a 100% zero-emission, fossil-fuel free fleet by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeTransportation EquityGreen EconomyCommunity ResilienceWorkforce Development