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King County 2025 SCAP
King County - 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan
Responsible in 32 actions
ID
Action title
Implementation phase
Early Action
Information updated
GHG6
Track climate outcome indicators and SCAP progress through a public facing climate dashboard
In Progress
Yes
4 months ago
GHG8
Support the Washington State CFS and robust accounting of low-carbon transportation fuels
In Progress
Yes
2 months ago
GHG40
Support district energy and thermal energy network projects
In Progress
Yes
a month ago
GHG45
Update and align Waste Management Plans to incorporate Re+ approach
In Progress
2 months ago
GHG57
Improve quality and increase use of commercially produced compost
Not started
2 months ago
GHG63
Formalize processes to integrate the Green Building Ordinance into capital program management
In Progress
Yes
a month ago
GHG64
Expand third-party certification to large County infrastructure projects
In Progress
a month ago
GHG65
Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions footprint for all King County owned new building and substantial renovation projects
In Progress
Yes
a month ago
GHG66
Reduce waste and develop reuse markets for construction and demolition materials from King County capital projects
In Progress
a month ago
GHG67
Improve equity and social Justice outcomes for King County capital projects
In Progress
Yes
a month ago
GHG68
Reduce embodied carbon of materials used in King County capital projects
In Progress
Yes
a month ago
GHG69
Increase sustainability training and certifications for frontline staff and capital project managers
In Progress
Yes
a month ago
GHG72
Plan for transition of County facilities away from fossil fuel consuming equipment
In Progress
a month ago
GHG74
Evaluate consuming County-produced biogas and renewable natural gas in County facilities as a bridge fuel
In Progress
a month ago
GHG75
Update and accelerate carbon reduction approaches for County solid waste and wastewater
In Progress
Yes
a month ago
GHG77
Optimize biogas and reduce wastewater fugitive methane at wastewater facilities
In Progress
Yes
a month ago
GHG78
Purchase greenhouse gas-neutral electricity and pursue cost effective renewable power for King County facilities
In Progress
Yes
a month ago
GHG82
Transition light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles to zero-emission vehicles
In Progress
Yes
a month ago
GHG83
Prohibit the purchase of new light duty internal combustion engine vehicles without waiver approval
In Progress
Yes
a month ago
GHG86
Use alternative fuels when zero emission vehicles are unavailable
In Progress
Yes
a month ago
SRFC10
Integrate equitable, climate informed workforce development into capital projects
In Progress
2 months ago
PREP1
Develop a sea level rise strategy for unincorporated King County
In Progress
Yes
2 months ago
PREP4
Seek funding to reduce sea level rise and flood risks to on-site wastewater infrastructure
Not started
Yes
2 months ago
PREP5
Partner with shoreline jurisdictions to support coordinated planning for sea level rise
Not started
Yes
2 months ago
PREP6
Support equitable long-term solutions for sea level rise in the Duwamish Valley
In Progress
Yes
2 months ago
PREP18
Expand the use of recycled water
In Progress
Yes
2 months ago
PREP19
Reduce water use by King County government and develop an operational Drought Response Strategy
In Progress
Yes
2 months ago
PREP38
Improve water quality and habitat conditions in large lakes and migratory corridors
In Progress
Yes
2 months ago
PREP42
Plan for wastewater climate adaptation investments
In Progress
Yes
2 months ago
PREP43
Implement measures to minimize climate impacts in wastewater capital projects
In Progress
Yes
2 months ago
PREP46
Evaluate how groundwater levels in the Lower Duwamish River Valley respond to climate change
In Progress
Yes
2 months ago
PREP52
Build climate change into Public Health communicable disease tracking
Not started
Yes
5 months ago