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2014 - Cities Emissions Reduction Activities

Row numberCity NameAccount NoCountryCity Short NameC40Reporting YearEmissions Reduction ActivitySector of ActivitySub-sector of ActivityAnticipated Emissions Reduction Over Lifetime (metric tonnes CO2e)Activity DescriptionCity LocationCountry Location
601Jeongseon County51256South KoreaJeongseon-gun2014Education > Climate change-focused curriculumEducationClimate change-focused curriculum(37.3807549°, 128.6609505°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
602Gokseong county48532South KoreaGokseong2014Outdoor Lighting > Solar powered lightsOutdoor LightingSolar powered lights(35.2819553°, 127.2919175°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
603Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402014Public Procurement > Encourage low carbon productsPublic ProcurementEncourage low carbon productsVoluntary agreements with the private sector(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
604City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402014Other: Transport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail operationsOtherTransport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail operationsUsing green electricity.(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
605Gapyeong County51102South KoreaGapyeong-gun2014Education > Climate change-focused curriculumEducationClimate change-focused curriculum(37.8315403°, 127.5098827°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
606Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in BuildingsEnergy efficiency/retrofit measuresLighting renewal of Venice Museums [free-17](45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
607Seixal50667PortugalSeixal2014Other: Residential buildingsOtherResidential buildingsOrganizing annual exhibitions of renewable energy within the day of the Covenant of Mayors; Award "Green Seal - building environmentally friendly" to the most emblematic building in the county; Promotion Law of micro/mini production among residents and local businesses.(-23.4266216°, -46.5828767°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
608City of Turku50154FinlandTurku2014Other:OtherA revised strategic program structure will be approved soon by the city council. Until then, some highlights of a cross-sectoral program, "The City of Turku’s Climate and Environment Programme 2009-2013": Turku will considerably cut the emissions related to heating of buildings by increasing the use of renewable energy in district heat production to at least 50 % by 2020. Less than 10 % of community waste will end up in landfills in 2016, and the production and use of biogas in transport will be promoted. Also actions to support use of electrical vehicles will be developed. The growth of the emissions related to electricity will be stopped by improving energy efficiency in city functions (20 % improvement from the 2005 level by 2020) and by promoting the energy efficiency of end users. In addition, 100 % of the electricity purchased by the city administration itself (about 100 Gwh/a) has been produced using renewables from 2013 onwards. The emissions related to the increasing traffic will be controlled by increasing the use of sustainable modes of transport and mobility in relation to other forms of transport. Community decentralization in the Turku region and the growth in the share of motor traffic as a form of transport will be restricted. The share of light and public transport in Turku will be over 66 % in 2030.(60.4518126°, 22.2666303°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
609City of Johannesburg31115South AfricaJohannesburgC402014Transport > Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operationsTransportImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operations6000Implementation of the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Tarnsit System to provide better public transport, reducing congestion on public roads, reducing emissions and creating jobs.(-26.2041028°, 28.0473051°)(-30.559482°, 22.937506°)
610Hwacheon County51101South KoreaHwacheon-gun2014Outdoor Lighting > LED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesOutdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologies(38.1056484°, 127.7080492°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
611City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402014Other: Best practices recognitionOtherBest practices recognitionThe Contest "Environmental Care Recognition in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of the City of Buenos Aires" aims to reward and disseminate best environmental management practices implemented voluntarily by those SMEs that meet environmental regulations. The winners can receive the Gold, Green or Green Plus distinction. More than 100 companies based in the City currently participate in the program “Companies friend of Green City”, promoting practices on sustainable mobility, source separation of waste, both, inside and outside the company; responsible use of energy and water both with its employees and customers.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
612City of Dallas35860USADallas2014Waste > Improve the efficiency of waste collectionWasteImprove the efficiency of waste collection(32.7801399°, -96.8004511°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
613City of Warsaw31185PolandWarsawC402014Other: Education > climate change-focused curriculumOtherEducation > climate change-focused curriculum(52.2296756°, 21.0122287°)(51.919438°, 19.145136°)
614Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas31159VenezuelaCaracasC402014Transport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesTransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesMeasures that seek to improve the mobility of motor traffic in the city, such as the installation of intelligent traffic lights, the increase in number of the new high quality public transport units called “Transmetropoli”, and establishment of counter-flow channels of traffic in rush hours in particularly jammed zones of the city. Emission reduction not estimated.(10.4696404°, -66.8037185°)(6.42375°, -66.58973°)
615Gwangju Metropolitan Government44181South KoreaGwangju2014Outdoor Lighting > Solar powered lightsOutdoor LightingSolar powered lights(35.1595454°, 126.8526012°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
616City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402014Transport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesTransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesSignals are timed to reduce idling for general traffic and transit to reduce idling.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
617Comune di Padova36494ItalyPadova2014Transport > Improve the efficiency of freight systemsTransportImprove the efficiency of freight systems5954Improvement of the railway infrastructure at the global freight transportation centre (Interporto Padova): realization of a new freight terminal(45.411639°, 11.8783489°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
618City of Los Angeles10894USALos AngelesC402014Transport > Improve the accessibility to public transit systemsTransportImprove the accessibility to public transit systemsMeasure R half cent sales tax for transit. A County Ballot Measure that commits over $40 billion dollars of sales tax revenue to traffic relief and transportation upgrades over 30 years. Measure R will help fund dozens of critical transit and highway projects, create more than 210,000 new construction jobs and infuse an estimated $32 billion back into the local economy, according to estimates by the nonprofit Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation. These funds may be put to work by cities for projects such as pothole repairs, major street resurfacing, left-turn signals, bikeways, pedestrian improvements, streetscapes, traffic signal synchronization and local transit services.(34.0522342°, -118.2436849°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
619City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402014Other: Transport > Improve the efficiency of freight systems Transport > Transportation demand managementOtherTransport > Improve the efficiency of freight systems Transport > Transportation demand managementChicago received the $3 billion CREATE freight rail program underway to reduce freight rail emissions and improve efficiency.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
620City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Switching to low-carbon fuelsEnergy Demand in BuildingsSwitching to low-carbon fuelsDistrictheating(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
621New York City3417USANew YorkC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in BuildingsEnergy efficiency/retrofit measures(40.7127837°, -74.0059413°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
622City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402014Transport > Transportation demand managementTransportTransportation demand managementThe congestion tax is a charge imposed on certain vehicles for passages in and out of Stockholm’s inner city, between the hours of 06:30 and 18:30, Monday to Friday. When the congestion charge was introduced, traffic decreased by 20%. Congestion was originally an attempt and is now made permanent.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
623City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402014Transport > Improve the accessibility to public transit systemsTransportImprove the accessibility to public transit systemsHouston METRO’s comprehensive light rail plan plays a dynamic role in the city's life, providing smarter, more energy-efficient transportation options in the form of five new rail lines. The lines will connect citizens and visitors to every major activity center in our metropolitan area. They’ll provide exceptional new opportunities for residents and businesses alike. METRO is the local transportation authority. Currently, Houston is expanding its light-rail infrastructure with two new light-rail lines currently under construction and the extension of the existing Main Street line, going from 7.5 miles to over 22 miles. The original 7.5-mile Main St. line averaged nearly 5,000 boardings per mile totaling about 37,000 daily. In December 2013, a 5.3-mile extension of the existing Main Street Line opened to the public. The additional new lines are expected to be completed in late 2014. With this $4 billion investment, the expanded light-rail system will be an essential element of the city's plans to meet the transportation and environmental challenges of today and tomorrow, easing our growing traffic congestion, improving the city's air quality and changing the way Houston moves. METRO celebrated its 100-millionth rider in April 2013.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
624Singapore Government35993SingaporeSingaporeC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in BuildingsEnergy efficiency/retrofit measuresIncreasing building energy efficiency (through incentive schemes) Incentive Building energy efficiency standards are tiered (Green Mark Platinum, Green Mark Goldplus, Green Mark Gold and Green Mark certified) according to a score card. The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is using incentive schemes, such as the Green Mark Gross Floor Area (GM-GFA) scheme to encourage developers to achieve higher-tier Green Mark ratings of Green Mark Platinum and Goldplus; and the Green Mark Incentive Scheme for Design Prototype (GMIS-DP) for the design of breakthrough prototypes that can achieve ratings beyond Green Mark Platinum. The Building Retrofit Energy Efficiency Financing (BREEF) pilot scheme further encourages existing buildings owners with limited financial resources to go green, and financial institutions to offer financing for energy efficiency retrofits. Under this pilot scheme, BCA will share the risk of any loan default with participating financial institutions, who will provide loans to building owners and energy services companies to carry out green retrofits.(51.9055346°, 4.4742753°)(1.352083°, 103.819836°)
625City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402014Transport > Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operationsTransportImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsThe City Government started implementing a network of exclusive lanes for bus and taxi circulation in order to reap the benefits of these forms of transportation while addressing the issues that have traditionally undercut their effectiveness. This change in circulation follows the environmental urban plan (a law passed by the local legislature unanimously), and also implies transforming one-way avenues into two-way ones, in order to increase passenger flow. In fact, an immediate result of this program has been journey time reduction. Preferential lanes for public transportation and counter- flow lanes do account for the reduction of 10% to 35% of journey time reduction.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
626City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402014Urban Land Use > Eco-district development strategyUrban Land UseEco-district development strategyBrownfield, industrial areas and port areas converted into eco-distrikt with a mix of residential and commercial activities. Sustainable Järva is an investment in ecologically, socially and economically sustainable development in the districts surrounding Järvafältet. With new technology, information and education, Järva will become a model of sustainability, promoting environmental responsibility and energy efficiency while still preserving the area’s unique cultural and historical values. The goal is to make Järva a national and international model for the sustainable rehabilitation of areas that formed part of Sweden’s Million Homes Programme. Stockholm Royal Seaport, an eco-development area. http://www.stockholmroyalseaport.com/ By 2030, Stockholm Royal Seaport is to be free of fossil fuels. By 2020, carbon emissions is lower than 1.5 tonnes per person. Stockholm Royal Seaport is adapted to future changes in climate. Stockholm Royal Seaport is to become a showcase for sustainable urban development. Innovative environmental technologies and creative solutions are to be developed, used and displayed in a world-class environmental urban district.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
627City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402014Urban Land Use > Greenspace and/or bio-diversity preservation and expansionUrban Land UseGreenspace and/or bio-diversity preservation and expansionAlso, in November, 2012, city voters passed a bond referendum for the Bayou Greenways Initiative. Over the next ten years, the Bayou Greenways will add 4,000 acres of new and equitably distributed green spaces that can also serve the function of flood control and storm water quality enhancement. It will also complete 300 miles of continuous all-weather hike and bike trails that will meander through those greenways — an amenity unparalleled in the nation. Developing green corridors along the bayous with connected trails bring a smart and sustainable resolution to alleviate the City’s green space and flooding challenges. There are numerous other benefits associated with utilizing the City’s bayou corridors for green space and recreation: • Reduced doctor visits due to increased access to recreation opportunities; • Increase in use of alternative transportation for commuting along the hike and bike trails; • Increase in property values along the corridor resulting in increased revenue to the city; • Increased flood prevention due to the opportunity for wet-bottom detention areas in the newly created green spaces; • Increased water quality due to the simple plantings located strategically along the bayous, the wet-bottom detention ponds, and reduced runoff; • Increased air quality due to increased CO2 sequestration by newly planted trees and grasses, and use of trails for alternative transportation; and • Change in Houston’s image to attract the best and brightest to our city. http://www.houstonparksboard.org/projects/bayou_greenways_initiative.php(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
628City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402014Other: Finance - tax exemptionOtherFinance - tax exemptionIn December 2012, the City Legislature passed a Law on Green roofs or terraces, which provides benefits for those owners who carry out these initiative, more specifically, it grants discounts in lighting, sweeping and cleaning taxes.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
629City of Nagoya35902JapanNagoya2014Energy Demand in Buildings > Renewable on-Site energy generationEnergy Demand in BuildingsRenewable on-Site energy generation140000Introduction of renewable energy generation system to households, offices, factories, etc.(35.1814464°, 136.906398°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
630City of Boston35268USABostonC402014Water > Methane recovery for reuseWaterMethane recovery for reuseAlthough not under municipal authority, the regional water and sewer authority recovers methane from its treatment of waste water. Boston residents, businesses, and institutions account for about one-third of the waste.(42.3584308°, -71.0597732°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
631New York City3417USANew YorkC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Building Codes and StandardsEnergy Demand in BuildingsBuilding Codes and Standards(40.7127837°, -74.0059413°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
632Comune di Torino35886ItalyTurin2014Energy Supply > Low or zero carbon energy supply generationEnergy Demand in BuildingsLow or zero carbon energy supply generation63775Production of biogas from municipal waste, Electricity production from solar photovoltaic activated by "Energy Bill".(45.1006374°, 7.6680046°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
633Comune di Padova36494ItalyPadova2014Transport > Awareness and education for non-motorized transportTransportAwareness and education for non-motorized transport47217Information campaigns about sustainable transportation, support of home-office work and other activities to combat urban private vehicle traffic and improve sustainable mobility(45.411639°, 11.8783489°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
634City of Paris31175FranceParisC402014Urban Land Use > Eco-district development strategyUrban Land UseEco-district development strategy250000All new urban area is a "laboratory" of Paris Climate Action Plan: green infrastructure, renewable energies, low energy consumption and GHG emissions...(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
635Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402014Transport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesTransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesFacilitating infraestructure for alternative fuels supply Increase the number of LPG, CNG and electricity supply stations Reduction in municipal tax for clean and alternative vehicles Exemption in parking fee for electric and plug in hybrid vehicles Creation of a Low Emission Zone Street parking fares depending on both the technology of vehicles (fuel / years) and street congestion Subsidies to renew the taxi fleet Advantages in municipal regulations for clean vehicles (e.g. taxis and freight vehicles)(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
636City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402014Transport > Infrastructure for non-motorized transportTransportInfrastructure for non-motorized transportThe Bicycle Master Plan identifies priority routes for cycle infrastructure improvements. Additional on-street separated bicycle lanes are being added across the city. Sidewalk bike racks and on-street bicycle corrals are in place and being expanded. Bicycle signals for cycle tracks are being added and signal detection is expanded during pavement improvement projects. Bicycling wayfinding signage is added every year. Using grants, the City supports partner organizations who repurpose used bicycles often supporting lower income communities.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
637City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402014Waste > Improve the efficiency of waste collectionWasteImprove the efficiency of waste collectionWaste management is conducted by Seattle Public Utilities, which is funded by rate-payers into its Solid Waste enterprise fund. All waste management decisions are conducted using an asset management framework, which means that decisions are made in a transparent manner fully informed by knowledge of life cycle triple bottom line costs and benefits. Efficiency of waste collection has been improved through: - SPU switched to CNG or biodiesel-fueled waste pickup trucks based on results of cost-benefit analysis - Weekly compost pickup, reducing waste going to landfill(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
638City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in BuildingsEnergy efficiency/retrofit measures53600Electricity in Commercial buildings(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
639City of Nagoya35902JapanNagoya2014Transport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesTransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles650000Introduction of low carbon emission vehicles, promotion of ecological driving, etc.(35.1814464°, 136.906398°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
640Municipality of Curitiba31156BrazilCuritibaC402014Public Procurement > Encourage low carbon productsPublic ProcurementEncourage low carbon productsWe don`t yet have the projected emissions reduction(8.309021°, -62.7288829°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
641Wonju city44207South KoreaWonju2014Education > Climate change-focused curriculumEducationClimate change-focused curriculum(37.3422186°, 127.9201621°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
642Mexico City31172MexicoMexico CityC402014Other: Standard > Emergency Water Saving ProgramsOtherStandard > Emergency Water Saving ProgramsThere is an Environmental Standard that establishes the obligation to submit Emergency Water Savings Program. It was published in the Official Gazette of the Federal District on March 23, 2010. The aim is to reduce water consumption in commercial establishments considered as Large Consumers (annual water consumption equal to or exceeding 16 000 m3). It is expected a 20% decrease in water consumption by large consumers and a reduction of 7,133 tons of CO2eq until March 2014.(19.4326077°, -99.133208°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
643City of Denver32550USADenver2014Energy Supply > Low or zero carbon energy supply generationEnergy Demand in BuildingsLow or zero carbon energy supply generation1300000Projection of Renewable Portfolio Standard impacts and Clean Air, Clean Jobs legislation that switches out coal powered plants to cleaner natural gas powered plants.(39.737567°, -104.9847179°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
644Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402014Transport > Improve the accessibility to public transit systemsTransportImprove the accessibility to public transit systemsPark and Ride Program [move-05](45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
645City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402014Energy Supply > Low or zero carbon energy supply generationEnergy Demand in BuildingsLow or zero carbon energy supply generationRenewable Energy Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw - stand-alone city-wide zoning by-law to permit renewable energy devices and co-generation energy devices in all zones of the City, subject to certain regulations, and to permit the distribution of energy from those devices into a distribution network. A copy of that report can be viewed at http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2008/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-10467.pdf(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
646Fafe50671PortugalFafe2014Energy Demand in Buildings > Renewable on-Site energy generationEnergy Demand in BuildingsRenewable on-Site energy generation(41.4508217°, -8.1728619°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
647Municipality of Belo Horizonte35848BrazilBelo Horizonte2014Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in BuildingsEnergy efficiency/retrofit measuresIt is in discussion inside the Plan For GHG Reduction - PREGEE(38.5198325°, -8.8695345°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
648Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in BuildingsEnergy efficiency/retrofit measuresCarbon Management at University of Venice - Ca' Foscari [free-11](45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
649City of Boston35268USABostonC402014Transport > Awareness and education for non-motorized transportTransportAwareness and education for non-motorized transportBoston BIke has an extensive education and outreach program, and supports programs that provide free or low-cost bikes to those who need them. The City's Complete Streets program is ensuring that streets in Boston are becoming more welcoming to pedestrians and cyclists.(42.3584308°, -71.0597732°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
650Suwon city44185South KoreaSuwon2014Urban Land Use > Greenspace and/or bio-diversity preservation and expansionUrban Land UseGreenspace and/or bio-diversity preservation and expansion5845.29Expanding sources absorbing GHG(37.2635727°, 127.0286009°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)

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Catalog of actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in cities, as reported by city governments participating in CDP in 2014. Activities are tagged by sector and cities provide detailed descriptions of each activity. Some cities also provide estimates of the total anticipated lifetime emissions that will be reduced from each activity.

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