Bellevue's Environmental Stewardship Initiative is the city's sustainability program, which oversees a range of actions designed to help the city achieve its climate, sustainability and environmental goals.
What's New
- Wilburton Sustainable District Opportunity Assessment: The Wilburton Sustainable District Opportunity Assessment report is now available! This work was done as part of the Wilburton Vision Implementation, and evaluates opportunities for creating a sustainable district–a geographic area where sustainable practices are integrated throughout.
- Solarize Eastside: We're excited to announce our new program helping Bellevue community members install solar panels on their homes and businesses. Participants who sign up by July 4 will receive a detailed solar proposal at a reduced rate from a partner solar installer and can easily schedule dates for panel installation. Learn more and register for an upcoming workshop!
- Earth Month Events:
- EarthFest 2025: Where can you play with worms, take a guided garden walk, and learn about Bellevue’s clean energy rebate programs? EarthFest, of course! Join us for our second annual event in celebration of environmental stewardship at the Bellevue Botanical Garden on Saturday, April 19. Bring the whole family to enjoy activities ranging from garden tours and interactive arts booths to clean energy workshops. Additionally, provide input on the Sustainable Bellevue Plan Update.
- Advancing Bellevue's Climate Resilience: Join us at City Hall on Wednesday, April 23 to learn about how leaders in our region are preparing for hotter, smokier summers and other climate impacts. A panel discussion featuring local experts will be held from 12-1pm in Council Chambers, with tables showcasing city sustainability and resilience initiatives in the concourse starting at 11am.
Sustainable Bellevue Plan Update
The Enivronmental Stewardship team launched our 2026-2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan update with the City Council on Oct. 29. Guided by our new greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of 95% by 2050 in the Comprehensive Plan, the city will focus on updating the Plan’s strategies and actions to meet our 2030 goals and beyond. There will be many opportunities to engage on the plan update throughout the process, including at EarthFest 2025. Please visit Engaging Bellevue and subscribe to our Newsletter to ensure you don't miss an update.
Recent Reports
- Wilburton Sustainable District Opportunity Assessment
- EV Roadmap
- 2023 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory:
- 2021 Urban Tree Canopy Assessment
- Tree Code Update
- Air Quality and Land Use Planning Report
- Climate Vulnerability Assessment
Tracking Progress
The city tracks progress on implementing the Sustainable Bellevue Plan and on progress toward achieving the city's environmental goals. For more information on the plan implementation progress, to the: Sustainable Bellevue Plan Implementation Tracker, which includes progress updates on the 78 actions in the plan.
We have launched a new Environmental Performance Dashboard where you can explore the results of our most recent Greenhouse Gas Inventory updates and much more.
Council Updates
Updates to the Bellevue City Council on Progress
The presentation materials, agenda, minutes, and videos from previous Council presentations on the Environmental Stewardship Initiative can be found below:
- April 1, 2025, 2026-2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan Update and Quarterly Progress Report
- October 29, 2024 Sustainable Bellevue Plan Update Launch
- September 24, 2024 Environmental Stewardship Quarterly update, Management Brief
- July 9, 2024 Environmental Stewardship Quarterly Update
- April 16, 2024 Environmental Stewardship Quarterly Update
- December 11, 2023 Environmental Stewardship Quarterly Update
- September 11, 2023 Environmental Stewardship Quarterly Update
- June 5, 2023 Environmental Stewardship Initiative Quarterly Update
- March 6, 2023 Environmental Stewardship Initiative Quarterly Update: 2022 Accomplishments and 2023 Workplan
- December 5, 2022 Eastside Climate Partnership Interlocal Agreement
- November 28, 2022 Environmental Stewardship Quarterly Update (written update)
- October 24, 2022 Environmental Stewardship Proposed Operating and Capital Budget
- July 18, 2022 Environmental Stewardship Quarterly Update and 2021 Progress Reporting
- April 25, 2022 Environmental Stewardship Quarterly Update
- February 7, 2022 Environmental Stewardship Quarterly Update and 2022 Workplan
- October 18, 2021 Environmental Stewardship Quarterly Update
- July 19, 2021 Environmental Stewardship Quarterly Update and 2020 Environmental Performance Report
- March 22, 2021 Environmental Stewardship Quarterly Update and 2021 Workplan
For presentations to Council on the Environmental Stewardship Plan update and adoption, go to: 2021-2025 Environmental Stewardship Plan | City of Bellevue (bellevuewa.gov)
Community Engagement
Sustainable Bellevue Plan Community Engagement and Updates
The Environmental Stewardship Team strives to host two community townhalls per year, to engage the community on the implementation of the Sustainable Bellevue Plan and to provide updates on plan implementation progress. Visit our project pages for more information on community engagement related to projects.
The presentations from our recent townhall meetings are linked below.
March 19, 2024 Sustainable Bellevue Townhall
March 29, 2023 Sustainable Bellevue Townhall