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. Stay up to date on ESI projects by subscribing to our newsletter.
What's New
Thanks to all who gave insightful feedback during the 2026-2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan Update process. On November 18, Bellevue City Council adopted the Sustainable Bellevue Plan.
2026-2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan
City Council launched the 2026-2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan update on Oct. 29, 2024. Guided by the new 'carbon neutral by 2050' target in the Comprehensive Plan, the updated plan and associated SBP Action Plan chart a course to achieve the city’s ambitious climate and sustainability goals.
Recent Reports
- 2024 Bellevue Freeway Air Dispersion Modeling Report
- 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, see the Sustainable Bellevue Plan Implementation Tracker, which includes progress updates on the 78 actions in the plan.
Our Environmental Performance Dashboard is an interactive tool 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:
- November 18, 2025, 2026-2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan Adoption
- October 14, 2025, Review of Recommended 2026-2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan
- July 22, 2025 2026-2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan Update
- July 15, 2025, Energy Smart Eastside Program & Strategy Update
- 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 hosts regular community townhalls to engage the community on Sustainable Bellevue Plan implementation and provide updates on progress. Visit our project pages for more information on community engagement related to projects.
The presentations from our recent townhall meetings are linked below.
January 15, 2025 Sustainable Bellevue Townhall and Sustainable Bellevue Plan Update Launch
March 19, 2024 Sustainable Bellevue Townhall
March 29, 2023 Sustainable Bellevue Townhall