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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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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

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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

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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


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