Sustainability Leaders Recognized in Annual Sustainable Century and Fly Quiet Awards

The Port of Seattle announced the 2024 annual Sustainable Century and Fly Quiet award winners at today’s Commission meeting. Commercial and nonprofit partners are selected annually for supporting the Port’s environmental goals and exhibiting outstanding leadership and sustainability efforts. This year, programs saw significant growth in energy efficiency, waste and emission reduction, salmon and Southern Resident killer whale health, and the modernization of operations and tools.

“The Port of Seattle is known for setting ambitious environmental goals for all Port operations and collaborating closely with nearby communities on aviation noise. We know that, while we are a national leader in many of these respects, we still have work to do to reduce our impacts and be the best neighbor possible,” said Port of Seattle Commission President Hamdi Mohamed. “The Commission prioritizes working with our Port partners to innovate and take on programs that move the Port and our region forward on climate action and noise abatement strategies. We’re excited to recognize the work our partners are doing to amplify our Century Agenda goals and Fly Quiet program.”

The Sustainable Century Awards celebrate the dedication of local Port business partners to engage in healthier communities for cleaner land, air, and water and to invest in enhanced energy efficiency and environmental improvements in both the maritime and aviation sectors.

The annual Fly Quiet Awards were developed by Port staff and a citizen advisory committee in 2005 to increase airline and pilot awareness of aircraft noise impacts on local communities. Fly Quiet was included as a continuing noise program measure in the most recent Part 150 Noise Study update completed in 2014. The Part 150 noise study is used by airports and the FAA to determine the scope of noise mitigation needed for airport communities.

“It’s important to recognize these early adopters of environmental stewardship measures that also advance competitive economic advantages for our region,” said Port of Seattle Commissioner Fred Felleman. “Innovative leaders like those being recognized today set an example for how businesses can create collaborations that result in lessoning impacts on the environment and near-port communities, to advance a sustainable economy.”

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