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King County 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan: Executive Summary

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King County's 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) is a five-year blueprint outlining the county's priorities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for climate change impacts, with a strong emphasis on racial equity and frontline communities. The plan builds on accomplishments since the 2015 SCAP, including an 11 percent reduction in per-person emissions, expanded transit ridership, and increased green building certifications. It is updated every five years and guides collaboration across county departments, cities, community partners, and residents.

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King County 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) executive summary, published May 2021. Five-year blueprint for King County climate action covering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, climate preparedness, racial justice and equity, and frontline community engagement. Introduces new guiding principles, the Sustainable & Resilient Frontline Communities (SRFC) section, the Climate Equity Community Task Force, and the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C). Highlights accomplishments since the 2015 SCAP including 11 percent per-person GHG emissions reduction, King County Metro Transit fleet electrification, Land Conservation Initiative, 1 million trees planted, Puget Sound Climate Preparedness Collaborative, and green building certification increases. Developed by the King County County Executive with oversight by the King County Council.

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