Building the Team to Advance Climate, Food, and Environmental Justice in Seattle

OSE is thrilled to announce six new (and returning!) staff members who are joining the team to help Seattle advance climate justice, food access and sustainability, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and transportation sectors. New [...]

Posted Mar. 04
OSE Celebrates Black History Month

February is Black History Month. In the spirit of celebrating Black excellence and brilliance, and in service to the expansion of our minds to learn from Black thought leaders in the environmental and climate movement, staff at the Office of [...]

Posted Feb. 24
Mayor Durkan Signs Legislation Making Seattle’s Building Energy Code One of Strongest on Climate in the Nation

Updates to energy code would require all new commercial and large multifamily buildings to use clean electricity for space and water heating and maximize building efficiency and on site renewables On Monday, February 8, Mayor [...]

Posted Feb. 11
City of Seattle and King Conservation District Community Partnership Grant Program Awards $426,000 to Six Community Organizations

The City of Seattle and King Conservation District are continuing their longstanding collaboration to invest in natural resource improvements that are led by or in deep partnership with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. [...]

Posted Feb. 04
Seattle Awards Over $500,000 For Community-Led Projects that Advance Environmental Justice

2020 Grants Are Largest-Ever Amount Awarded through the City’s Environmental Justice Fund Contact: Lylianna Allala, Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment, 206-276-4102 The Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment, in partnership [...]

Posted Feb. 01