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Sustainable Design and Operations

The Sustainable Evaluation Framework To build and design more sustainable infrastructure, the Port has adopted The Sustainable Evaluation Framework. The Sustainable Evaluation Framework (SEF) is an assessment process that advan...

Seattle Waterfront Clean Energy Strategy

The Port of Seattle, Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) and Seattle City Light (SCL) are embarking on a joint strategy to eliminate emissions from Seattle's working waterfront. The Seattle Waterfront Clean Energy Strategy (SWCES) i...

Climate and Air Quality

The Port of Seattle takes a comprehensive approach to sustainability, focusing on emissions reductions, climate change mitigation, air quality improvements, and resource conservation. Our ambitious goals drive our strategy: A...

SEPA/NEPA

What is SEPA? The Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) provides a way to identify possible environmental impacts that may result from governmental decisions. These decisions may be related to issuing permits for pri...

Environment and Sustainability

Waste Reduction and Recycling

Trimming Our Waste LineThe Port of Seattle takes an active role minimizing waste across our Aviation and Maritime divisions. With tailored services and support for a diverse set of facilities, we strive to reduce waste to landfill...

Duwamish Valley Community Equity Program

  Current Program Activities Duwamish River Community Hub - A place-based economic development center promoting community access to Port-related careers and business oppor...