Sustainable Bellevue Plan Update

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What's New


  • Thank you to all who participated in engagement opportunities so far. Check our Phase I Engagement Report to learn about what we've heard so far, and stay tuned for more engagement coming this summer.





About the Plan Update


Bellevue skyline from Lake Washington with the Cascades in the background

The Environmental Stewardship team is excited to launch our five-year update of the Sustainable Bellevue Environmental Stewardship Plan. Guided by our goal to be carbon neutral by 2050, the city will focus on updating the Plan’s strategies and actions to meet our 2030 goals and beyond.

Please continue to visit Engaging Bellevue throughout 2025 for updates and opportunities to engage on the Sustainable Bellevue Environmental Stewardship Plan Update. To ensure you don't miss an update, please subscribe to our Newsletter.






About the Sustainable Bellevue Plan


On Dec. 14, 2020, the City Council adopted the Sustainable Bellevue Plan (SBP). The SBP is Bellevue's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prepare for the impacts of climate change, and ensure Bellevue is a livable and thriving community for generations to come. This plan is a strategic roadmap built on our past environmental stewardship successes and the expertise and input of more than 1,000 residents, city staff, community leaders and stakeholders.

he SBP has long-term 2030 and 2050 goals, including our overarching goal to be carbon neutral by 2050. The Plan is set up be updated every five years to ensure we remain on track to meet our goals.

The plan has five focus areas: Climate Change, Energy, Mobility & Land Use, Materials Management & Waste, and Natural Systems.



Sustainable Bellevue 2050 Goals



Read the current Plan Summary and full 2020-2025 Sustainable Bellevue Environmental Stewardship Plan.





Our Progress to Date


The City of Bellevue's Environmental Performance Dashboard shares information about the city's progress towards the sustainability goals outlined in the Sustainable Bellevue Environmental Stewardship Plan. Visit the dashboard to explore our progress-to-date in detail.



Bar graph of community-wide GHG emissions in Bellevue from 2011-2022. Since 2011, emissions have decreased by 8%.





What's New


  • Thank you to all who participated in engagement opportunities so far. Check our Phase I Engagement Report to learn about what we've heard so far, and stay tuned for more engagement coming this summer.





About the Plan Update


Bellevue skyline from Lake Washington with the Cascades in the background

The Environmental Stewardship team is excited to launch our five-year update of the Sustainable Bellevue Environmental Stewardship Plan. Guided by our goal to be carbon neutral by 2050, the city will focus on updating the Plan’s strategies and actions to meet our 2030 goals and beyond.

Please continue to visit Engaging Bellevue throughout 2025 for updates and opportunities to engage on the Sustainable Bellevue Environmental Stewardship Plan Update. To ensure you don't miss an update, please subscribe to our Newsletter.






About the Sustainable Bellevue Plan


On Dec. 14, 2020, the City Council adopted the Sustainable Bellevue Plan (SBP). The SBP is Bellevue's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prepare for the impacts of climate change, and ensure Bellevue is a livable and thriving community for generations to come. This plan is a strategic roadmap built on our past environmental stewardship successes and the expertise and input of more than 1,000 residents, city staff, community leaders and stakeholders.

he SBP has long-term 2030 and 2050 goals, including our overarching goal to be carbon neutral by 2050. The Plan is set up be updated every five years to ensure we remain on track to meet our goals.

The plan has five focus areas: Climate Change, Energy, Mobility & Land Use, Materials Management & Waste, and Natural Systems.



Sustainable Bellevue 2050 Goals



Read the current Plan Summary and full 2020-2025 Sustainable Bellevue Environmental Stewardship Plan.





Our Progress to Date


The City of Bellevue's Environmental Performance Dashboard shares information about the city's progress towards the sustainability goals outlined in the Sustainable Bellevue Environmental Stewardship Plan. Visit the dashboard to explore our progress-to-date in detail.



Bar graph of community-wide GHG emissions in Bellevue from 2011-2022. Since 2011, emissions have decreased by 8%.




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Climate change impacts can include extreme heat, extreme rainfall and flooding, smoke events, drought, changes to water quality, and changes to ecosystems, wildlife, and nature. To learn more about climate impacts in Bellevue, please visit "Understanding Our Goals" on our Environmental Performance Dashboard.

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    Too Many Trees Are Being Cut Down in Bellevue

    by Ritt, 8 months ago

    The City's recent tree policy is inadequate! Everywhere I look trees are coming down to build, and Bellevue is losing it's "City in a Park" image. Mature trees are healthy for the environment, clean the air, filter our water, keep us cool so we don't have to waste energy using air conditioning, and feed our souls.

    Per the Nature Conservancy: https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/build-healthy-cities/cities-stories/benefits-of-trees-forests/ "Trees eat the greenhouse gases that cause climate change. Trees clean the air so we can breathe more easily. Trees give a home to wildlife. Trees give us all shade. Neighborhoods with lots of pavement absorb more heat and... Continue reading

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