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Item No.: 7c_Supp Meeting Date: February 10, 2015 Strategy for a Sustainable Sea-Tac Elizabeth Leavitt Director, Environment and Planning Department and Leslie Stanton Manager, Environmental Strategy and Sustainability February 10, 2015 1 Strategy for a Sustainable Sea-Tac (S3) Sustainability objectives Basis for sustainability goals of SAMP Proposes actions/initiatives Builds on 2009-2014 Environmental Strategy Plan Includes all three components of sustainability: ' Environmental ' Social (Office of Social Responsibility) ' Economic (business goals/objectives) 2 Integrating Sustainability into the Master Plan SAMP tasks that include sustainability 'Setting goals and objectives 'Screening concepts and alternatives 'Analyzing sustainability in proposed buildings in the preferred alternative (e.g., energy options) 'Identifying key management initiatives 'Finalizing long-term development and management plans 3 Environmental Goals and Directives "Be the greenest and most energy efficient port in North America" "Lead US airport industry in environmental innovation and minimize the airport's environmental impacts" 4 Leading in Environmental Innovation Focus on areas with greatest environmental impacts Benchmark leading initiatives 'Surveyed 18 US and international airports with strong sustainability programs 'Supplemented with staff knowledge/research Airport Working Groups 5 Sustainability Focus Areas Carbon Reduction Green Buildings Energy Water Conservation Transportation Waste (passenger vehicles) ' Construction waste Climate Adaptation ' Hazardous waste Air Pollution ' Terminal and airfield waste Water Quality Fish and Wildlife Noise Social responsibility Economic sustainability 6 Century Agenda Goals Be the greenest, and most energy efficient port in North America Meet all increased energy needs through conservation and renewable sources Meet or exceed agency requirements for storm water leaving Port- owned or operated facilities Reduce air pollutants and carbon emissions, specifically: ' Reduce air pollutant emissions by 50 percent from 2005 levels ' Reduce carbon emissions from all Port operations by 50 percent from 2005 levels and reduce aircraft-related carbon emissions at Seattle- Tacoma International Airport by 25 percent Anchor the Puget Sound urban industrial land use to prevent sprawl in less developed areas Restore, create, and enhance 40 additional acres of habitat in the Green/Duwamish watershed and Elliott Bay 7 Carbon Reduction 2009 Objective 2015 Objective Sea-Tac will reduce airport owned and Reduce airport owned and controlled controlled greenhouse gas emissions by greenhouse gas emissions by 15% below 15% below 2005 levels by 2020. 2005 levels by 2020, and 50% by 2035. Reduce aircraft-related greenhouse gas emissions by 25% below 2005 levels by 2035 Accomplishments Proposed Actions 1st airport in North America to Replace fossil natural gas with renewable receive Airports Carbon natural gas in boilers and fleet vehicles Accreditation certification. (leading) Renewable natural gas in rental car Develop aviation biofuels strategy facility buses. Increase use of Pre-Conditioned Air and Energy efficiency upgrades of electric GSE among airline partners Central Mechanical Plant Evaluate renewable energy for new/renovation projects (e.g. NSAT) 8 Energy 2009 Objectives 2015 Objective Sea-Tac will meet all future load Sea-Tac will meet all future growth in growth through conservation energy demand through the most measures and renewable energy practical and cost-effective Sea-Tac will continue to reduce conservation measures and renewable natural gas consumption per sq ft energy through cost-effective conservation measures Accomplishments Proposed Actions Reduced electricity consumption by 7% Conduct EnergySTAR audit of facilities to while airport passenger load grew by track current energy use, certify if possible 10% (2010 to 2013) (leading). Commenced central mechanical plant Conduct annual energy reviews to examine upgrades which will increase natural energy use, and develop strategies to gas use efficiency mitigate demand growth LED lighting replacement in parking Evaluate opportunities for renewables such garage. as biomethane, solar, etc. (leading) 9 Transportation: Passenger Vehicles 2015 Objective 2009 Objective Increase the percentage of passengers Sea-Tac will increase the average accessing the airport via environmentally- occupancy of passenger vehicles preferred modes of transportation from accessing the airport from 2.6 in 2009 to 60% in 2014 to 70% in 2020 3.6 in 2015 Proposed Actions Accomplishments Increase outreach to help travelers use Developed bike plan through greener modes partnership with University of Increase bike facilities and safe access Washington (leading) Installed bike support equipment Partner with transit agencies to increase near baggage claim area access to buses Examine costs and benefits of tolling airport drives Increase electric vehicle charging stations (leading) Improve environmental benefits of each mode, where practicable (leading) 10 Climate Adaptation 2009 & 2015 Objective Sea-Tac will complete a risk analysis of potential climate change impacts and implications for the airport, and develop a strategy plan for avoiding/mitigating risks Proposed Actions Develop a risk analysis examining aspects of airport operations with the potential to be affected by a changing climate (leading) Develop a strategic plan to mitigate the climate change risks track current energy use, certify if possible (leading). 11 Air Pollution 2015 Objective 2009 Objective Reduce air pollutant emissions by 50% Sea-Tac will increase the overall from 2005 levels by 2037 efficiency of its vehicle fleet by 30% over 2006 levels by 2015 and continue to work with business partners to reduce VMT, and promote clean vehicles from taxis, shuttles, buses, GSE, etc. Proposed Actions Accomplishments Complete installation electric ground Implemented Clean Taxi Program support equipment (eGSE) charging Electrification of Ground Support stations and work with airlines to Equipment (GSE) with Alaska Airlines procure eGSE (leading) Evaluate practicality of banning APU Government Green Fleet Award 2010 use at gates (leading) Installed pre-conditioned air at 63 of Port-owned fleet 73 possible gates Improve vehicle utilization Modernize fleet 12 Water Quality 2009 Objective 2015 Objective Achieve and maintain Best Management Contribute to the restoration of Puget Practices (BMPs) for water quality Sound and local receiving waters by treatment and flow control over 100% of providing water quality treatment, flow airport industrial property control, and using green stormwater infrastructure (where feasible) for airport industrial stormwater Accomplishments Proposed Actions Water quality and flow control compliance Achieved objective in 2011 Green Stormwater Infrastructure Reduced pollutant discharges below Develop airport specific guidelines permit requirements (leading) Built green infrastructure test Green roof evaluation (leading) project at cell phone lot (bio- Infiltration retention) Rainwater harvesting and reuse (leading) 13 Buildings and Infrastructure 2009 Objective 2015 Objective Sea-Tac will integrate Leadership in Seek LEED Silver for new Energy and Environmental Design construction, additions, and major (LEED) or other "green" building renovations and minor renovations performance measures into all that modify mechanical, electrical, projects and plumbing systems, and encourage LEED certification for tenant improvements Accomplishments Proposed Actions Create an environmental Consolidated Rental Car Facility performance design manual LEED Silver Certification Pursue USGBC's Master Site Transit Operations Center LEED designation for the airport (leading) Certified Create a voluntary Tenant Updated environmental master specifications and airport design Improvement Project Environmental standards Performance Program (leading) 14 Water Conservation 2009 Objective 2015 Objective Reduce the potable water Reduce projected future consumption rate 5% below 2008 consumption by 4% in 2020 and levels by 2015 12% in 2030 Accomplishments Proposed Actions Met our goal in 2013 Continue restroom Restroom renovations and renovations and fixture fixture retrofit retrofit (leading) Implemented water Rainwater capture and conserving landscaping reuse (leading) Optimized cooling tower IWS water reuse (leading) efficiency Tenant facilities Construction Waste (CW) 2009 Objective 2015 Objective Implement BMPs to reduce Divert 85% of construction waste by construction waste 2020; 90% by 2025 and reach zero waste by 2035 Accomplishments Proposed Actions Established baseline recycling rate Identify projects with potential for for airport CW is ~ 67% high reuse and recovery of CW Developed and implemented (leading) construction waste specification Improve on-site logistics for CW (requirement) for projects. management (leading) Now require construction waste Continue to require waste plans for projects management plans (leading) Provide technical support and education on CW best practices 16 Waste Reduction and Recycling 2015 Objective 2009 Objective Divert 50% of terminal solid waste and STIA will increase the solid waste 15% of airfield solid waste by 2020 recycling rate from 21% in 2008 to 50% by 2014 Proposed Actions Accomplishments Consider requiring recycling and compostable food service-ware for Increased recycling rate from 21% in concessionaires (leading) 2008 to 33% in 2013 Expand compost collection to all food Increased meals donated from ~8K in 2009 to over 25K in 2013 courts (leading) Evaluate secondary waste sorting Donated over 13K used cooking oil (leading) annually Complete "Zero Waste" demonstration Installed liquid drain stations and project (leading) water bottle refill stations to Maintain incentivized airfield recycling encourage bottle reuse and trash system (leading) Received King County Recycling Award in 2007 - 2014 Fish & Wildlife Habitat 2009 Objective 2015 Objective Improve wildlife habitat and protections for Sea-Tac will protect, enhance and native species not in conflict with aviation steward fish and wildlife habitat safety, and develop biologically sound while maintaining air approaches for managing hazardous wildlife transportation safety Accomplishments Proposed Actions Installed wildlife hazard (avian) radar Develop a Habitat Management Plan Increased raptor capture and (leading) relocation efforts Manage mitigation sites beyond Implemented wetland mitigation compliance timeline (leading) program Expand invasive species management Enhanced in-stream habitat Initiate restoration projects Installed bee colony 18 Noise 2009 Objective Proposed Objective Complete the Part 150 Update including Increase the number of noise FAA review and approval by end of 2001 compatible units within the noise remedy boundary to 95% through the year 2030 Implement noise abatement programs aimed at reducing noise at the aircraft source Proposed Actions Accomplishments Continue to implement the Fly Quiet Insulated over 9,400 single family Program (leading) homes, 236 condominium units, 7 Construct the ground run-up enclosure schools (GRE) (leading) Acquired 1,400 single family homes Continue the Sound Insulation Program impacted by airport operations. (leading) Voluntarily acquire residential properties in the South Runway Approach Transition Zone 19 Social Responsibility: Job Growth CA Goal: Over the next 25 years, add 100,000 jobs through economic growth lead by the Port of Seattle, for a total of 300,000 port-related jobs in the region CA Objectives ' Increase the proportion of funds spent by the port with qualified small business firms for construction, goods, and services to 40% of the eligible dollars spent ' Increase workforce training, job, and business opportunities for local communities in trade, travel, and logistics 20 Social Responsibility: Small Business Participation CA Initiatives Increase port-wide small business participation by at least 1%/year over year Increase the amount spent with women and minority-owned businesses Improve metrics and processes to track and report participation of small businesses in Port contracts, including ownership by ethnicity and gender of Port's direct contractors and subcontractors Implement a business incubator/accelerator concept to help established and qualified small business firms improve their business skills and knowledge of the Port's procurement practices 21 Social Responsibility: Workforce Training CA Initiatives Develop an expanded workforce development strategy to support the availability of a qualified workforce in Port related sectors including airport, maritime and construction Improve existing and develop new metrics including people served, people placed in jobs, apprenticeship utilization including women and minorities, etc. Develop the necessary RFPs to support the approved strategy Issue and review RFPs and award contracts Ensure continuity of workforce development services at SeaTac Continue expansion of workforce development efforts at SeaTac, maritime and construction sectors 22 Economic Goals Per the Century Agenda, aviation business goals and strategies are designed to ensure the airport is economically sustainable. Operate a world-class international airport by: ' Ensuring safe and secure operations ' Anticipating and meeting the needs of our tenants, passengers and the region's economy ' Managing Airport assets to minimize the long-term total cost of ownership Become one of the top ten customer service airports in North America Keep airline costs as low as possible without compromising operational and capital needs Maximize non-aeronautical net operating income consistent with current contracts, appropriate use of Airport properties and market demand 23 Next Steps Complete analyses to fully evaluate ability to attain S3 goals and objectives within the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Develop S3 management plan for operational goals and objectives Seek policy guidance from Commission where appropriate Finalize S3 Q4 2015 24
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