10e. Presentation - Adopt Charting the Course to Zero: Port of Seattle’s Ma
Item No. 10e supp Meeting Date: October 26, 2021 Charting the Course to Zero Port of Seattle's Maritime Climate and Air Action Plan Maritime Environment & Sustainability October 26, 2021 Action Requested Adoption of Charting the Course to Zero: Port of Seattle's Maritime Climate and Air Action Plan by the Port of Seattle Commission in two readings of Resolution No. 3792 Resolution 3792 justifies the Port's role in taking ambitious action to address the climate crisis and reduce local air emissions; Centers the work on the Port's commitments to equity and environmental justice Reflects engagement in plan development 2 A comprehensive approach to maritime clean air and climate action Seattle Waterfront Projects and Clean Energy programs to support the zero- Strategy (2022) emission transition TBD from energy Early implementation planning, ongoing action for Port of Seattle community, The MCAAP is Port of Seattle's focused on the maritime industry Implementation Plan through infrastructure needed engagement Sets vision to be zero-emission by 2030 with interim milestones for decarbonization in 2050 with objectives shared by 4 Seattle Northwest Ports of Seattle, Tacoma, the NWSA and Vancouver B.C. 3 The Need: A maritime plan to help address the climate crisis and disproportionate health impacts in Seattle Implement the 2020 Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy vision in Seattle: Phase out emissions from seaportrelated activities by 2050, supporting cleaner air for our local communities and fulfilling our responsibility to help limit global temperature rise to 1.5C. Advance the Century Agenda climate and equity goals Eliminate air pollution from Port maritime sources and help dismantle environmental injustices in Seattle's near-port communities Advance the Port's commitments to healthy environment and communities, and ongoing community-port collaboration as detailed in the Port's Community Benefits Commitment (Resolution No. 3767) 4 Context Seaport-related emission trends in Seattle, 2005-2016: 83% reduction in Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) 27% reduction in GHG The MCAAP covers Port of Seattle's operations and sources of emissions NWSA and Port of Tacoma developing separate implementation plans 5 The Challenge: 94% of Port of Seattle's maritime climate emissions are outside of the Port's direct control Total Maritime GHG Emissions* Port-Controlled Emissions 6% (78,775 metric tons) (4,544 metric tons) *does not include marine cargo terminals operated by the Northwest Seaport Alliance 6 About the Maritime Climate and Air Action Plan Focus: Port of Seattle's Maritime and Economic Development Divisions' administration and activities Includes actions starting now, by 2025 and by 2030 Charts a course to achieve 50% GHG reduction by 2030 2 Sections: Port Maritime Administration: fleet, buildings, solid waste, employee commuting, habitat restoration 24 strategies to reduce 2,000 metric tons of GHG emissions by 2030 Port Maritime Activity: cruise, commercial fishing, bulk cargo, recreational marinas, rail 19 strategies to reduce 37,000 metric tons of CO2 by 2030 7 Engagement informed MCAAP development 2019-2020: Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy developed with industry, community, government, non-government representatives Spring 2021: Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy adopted, first draft MCAAP published online Summer 2021: MCAAP engagement website Three neighborhood association presentations Online survey in 6 languages 139 responses Community webinar Participated in Duwamish Valley Clean Air Program Seattle & Tacoma Community workshops Non-governmental organization workshop Five Comment letters, individual meetings Report-out webinar and engagement summary document posted online 8 What We Heard: Engagement Themes Strong consensus on zero emission operations by 2050 and clean energy transition Feedback on interim emission reduction targets Desire for the ports to lead by example and prioritize climate/clean air investments to address health disparities Desire for more accountability, communication, and transparency by ports Consensus on reducing emissions from trucks, concerns about cost, feasibility, equity (NWSA) "When you envision seaport activity in Seattle in the future, Concern about ocean-going vessel emissions what would you like to see?" and impacts on marine life 139 Responses to the online survey 9 What Changed After Engagement Stronger focus on environmental justice Greater Accountability and community priorities Regular updates on clean air strategy The MCAAP acknowledges the goals of Port implementation Resolution 3767: The Duwamish Valley Community Benefits Commitment Collaborate with communities to launch an ongoing engagement program Acknowledges priorities identified in the new Duwamish Valley Clean Air Program Action Ports to develop a Clean Air and Climate Plan Community Resource Guide Actions support youth engagement and Ports use a common accountability framework professional development to more clearly report on progress Commitment to prioritize local and women and minority-owned business enterprises (WMBE) throughout implementation 10 Emission Reduction Strategies by 2030 - Highlights Cross-sector: Maritime Administration: Maritime Activity: Complete Seattle Waterfront Eliminate fossil natural gas in Cruise shore power at Pier 66 Clean Energy Strategy Port buildings Work with cruise lines to reach 100% Update lease terms to Upgrade to all high-efficiency shore power-equipped homeport incorporate sustainability lighting calls Advocate for policy, funding Transition to electric light-duty Require shore power use for to support climate action vehicles or use renewable fuel equipped cruise ships Engage and collaborate with Support domestic and international Encourage telework to reduce efforts to phase out emissions from community, industry, and employee commuting emissions ocean-going vessels government Maximize use of renewable Engage grain terminal, cruise, fishing energy, like solar power companies to identify infrastructure and equipment needs 11 Implementation 5-Year Estimated Cost: $38,760,000 total Capital projects : $36,035,000 Planning level estimates from Port's 5-year Capital Improvement Plan Includes Pier 66 cruise shore power, HVAC replacements, lighting upgrades, fleet replacements and EV charging and more Programmatic: $2,725,000 Includes the Seattle Waterfront Clean Energy Strategy, international engagement, sustainable maritime fuels program, and other programs 5-year estimate does not include full cost of staff time, external costs to industry, or cost saving/cost recovery opportunities 12 Transparency and Accountability in Implementation Annual reporting: Performance metrics for each sector Collaborate with Port of Tacoma, NWSA on regular public updates, progress reporting Maritime GHG emissions inventory of Port Administration sources Review implementation efforts and update actions, timeframes as needed Every 5 years: Participate in Puget Sound Maritime Air Emissions Inventory Review Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy vision, objectives, metrics 13 We cannot achieve our vision alone What it will take: Partnerships Supportive policy Funding and/or capital Zero-emission infrastructure Available, affordable technology Industry commitment Workforce training Community engagement and capacity building 14 Next Steps November 16, 2021: Second reading of Resolution 3792 and request for Commission action to adopt Charting the Course to Zero: Port of Seattle's Maritime Climate and Air Action Plan The Northwest Seaport Alliance and Port of Tacoma will also finalize complementary implementation plans this fall 15
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