Data Tables
Why is this important?
Planning and acting to reduce or offset greenhouse gases will help zero out the net amount of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases the region emits into the atmosphere.
Key Observations
In 2018, the built environment accounted for about 59% of the Thurston region's greenhouse gas emissions; transportation accounted for about 33%. In order to meet the 2030 target, the Thurston region will need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 125,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCDE) each year between 2018 and 2030. In order to meet the 2035 target, the Thurston region will need to reduce VMT by about 8.7 million vehicle miles each year between 2019 and 2035.
The Sustainable Thurston targets for greenhouse gas emissions were updated in 2021 to be consistent with the regional climate action plan, which consists of a Climate Adaptation Plan and a Climate Mitigation Plan. Taking actions identified in the Climate Mitigation Plan and meeting land use and vehicle miles traveled targets will move the region in the right direction.