The Port of Seattle's 2009–2010 Environmental Report to the Community outlines the port's efforts to become a national leader in sustainability, covering initiatives related to air quality, water quality, and resource conservation across its facilities, including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. CEO Tay Yoshitani emphasizes that supporting the region's 194,000 port-related jobs must go hand in hand with protecting the environment. The report provides an overview of measurable progress and ongoing challenges, while acknowledging that further improvements in data collection and environmental performance are still needed.Open full document
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The Port of Seattle’s 2009-2010 Environmental Report to the Community covers environmental performance data and activities for the year 2009, including air quality, water quality, and resource conservation efforts. The report, introduced by CEO Tay Yoshitani, outlines the Port’s commitment to becoming a national leader in environmental and sustainability programs. It highlights successes and challenges across the Port’s operations including Sea-Tac Airport, marine terminals, and other facilities.