What is Seattle Climate Partnership?
• In February of 2005, Mayor Greg Nickels challenged the Seattle community to meet or beat the global warming pollution reduction target of the Kyoto Protocol. • The Mayor appointed a Green Ribbon Commission on Climate Protection to develop recommendations for achieving that goal. • One of the Commission’s key recommendations was the formation of the Seattle Climate Partnership (SCP). • The SCP is a voluntary pact among Seattle-area employers to take action to reduce their own emissions, and to work together to help meet the community-wide goal. • Twelve Seattle-area employers came together to develop and grow the Partnership. • These Founding partners drafted the Partnership Agreement that spells out the Partners’ commitments. • In addition, they developed a suite of services for participating employers, including a robust technical assistance program, networking services, and a recognition program.
