In 2019, Seattle passed the Green New Deal Resolution (Res 31895) and Green New Deal Executive Order (EO-2020-01) directing all City departments to work together with the Green New Deal Oversight Board, the Environmental Justice Committee, and other key stakeholders to reach the goal of eliminating all city climate pollution by 2030 while advancing climate and environmental justice. 

 
Seattle’s Green New Deal outlines ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transition to renewable energy sources, and create climate careers while prioritizing equity and addressing racial and economic injustice. As a part of the Green New Deal, the city invests in public and low or no-emission transportation, energy-efficient buildings, sustainable infrastructure, and equitable access to resources that support community health and resiliency. The City of Seattle works closely with communities that are most overburdened by the consequences of climate change for a holistic approach to environmental sustainability and social justice to transform the city into a more resilient, equitable, and environmentally friendly place for all residents.  

Visit the Seattle Green New Deal website for more information.