The Port of Seattle's Sustainable Evaluation Framework Policy Directive requires all capital projects and key operational decisions to be assessed against a set of sustainability criteria — including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting health, and advancing equity — in order to make the Port the greenest and most energy-efficient in North America. The policy establishes a tiered review process and a team of experts called SPARC to guide project teams in identifying and implementing sustainable design strategies. All decisions made under this framework must be transparently documented and made available for public and Commission review.Open full document
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This policy directive from the Port of Seattle requires the application of the Sustainable Evaluation Framework to all capital project decisions and selected key operational decisions to advance the Port’s sustainability goals. It defines key terms including embodied carbon, GHG emission scopes, and the Sustainable Project Assessment and Review Collaboration (SPARC). The policy establishes a tiered approach for integrating sustainability into capital projects and assigns responsibilities to the Executive Director for implementation and transparency.