Washington SB5036 mandates annual reporting of statewide greenhouse gas emissions data to enhance accountability and leadership in climate policy.

Washington SB5036 requires the state to annually report greenhouse gas emissions data, aiming to strengthen accountability and leadership in climate policy. The bill mandates the Department of Ecology and the Department of Commerce to submit a comprehensive inventory of emissions from all significant sectors of the economy. This includes emissions from wildfires and key sectors such as electricity, transportation, buildings, manufacturing, and agriculture. The report must also detail progress toward emission reduction goals set for 2020, 2030, 2040, and 2050.

Washington SB5036 mandates annual reporting of statewide greenhouse gas emissions data to enhance accountability and leadership in climate policy.

Washington SB5036 requires the state to annually report greenhouse gas emissions data, aiming to strengthen accountability and leadership in climate policy. The bill mandates the Department of Ecology and the Department of Commerce to submit a comprehensive inventory of emissions from all significant sectors of the economy. This includes emissions from wildfires and key sectors such as electricity, transportation, buildings, manufacturing, and agriculture. The report must also detail progress toward emission reduction goals set for 2020, 2030, 2040, and 2050.