Seattle is one of the top green cities in the U.S., reflecting the increasing global need for positive environmental impact. In 2008 Decibel has made a commitment to work toward sustainability - this will be reflected throughout Decibel's programming, hotel and transportation partners, sponsors, educational outreach and other components:
The first step in becoming sustainable is to understand environmental impact by calculating a carbon footprint. Decibel is working towards calculating their carbon footprint, and in the meantime you can too. Visit the Sustainable Travel International (non-profit) carbon calculator to understand your environmental impact and offset your carbon usage through a donation.