2005 inventory of Seattle greenhouse gas emissions: Community & corporate

This 2005 report from the City of Seattle's Office of Sustainability and Environment measures greenhouse gas emissions across the Seattle community and city government operations. It uses two approaches: a geographic inventory tracking emissions within Seattle's boundaries, and a corporate inventory covering the city government's facilities and operations. The report was compiled by consultant Roel Hammerschlag and audited by Envirometrics, Inc., serving as a baseline reference for Seattle's climate planning efforts.

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This report presents the 2005 greenhouse gas emissions inventory for the City of Seattle, covering both a community-wide geographic inventory and a corporate inventory of city government operations. The document explains the methodology used, including the distinction between geographic and corporate inventory approaches, and notes that no standard protocol existed at the time for local-level carbon footprint assessments. It was prepared by a consultant to the City of Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment and audited by Envirometrics, Inc.

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