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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
751City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402014Transport > Infrastructure for non-motorized transportTransportInfrastructure for non-motorized transportAn important basic idee with in the city's Master Plan Is that it should be easy, safe and pleasant to walk in the city. The city will be planned for pedestrians. An important basic idee with in the citys Master Plan is that new buildings are developed within walking distance of public transport. Conditions for cyclists are continually improved according to the city's bike plan.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
752City of Miami35870USAMiami2014Other: Energy Supply > Smart gridOtherEnergy Supply > Smart gridIn 2009 The City of Miami in partnership with General Electric, Cisco Systems, Florida Power & Light and Silver Spring Networks launched a smart grid project developed to deploy smart meters on every home and most businesses in Miami-Dade County. https://www.energysmartmiami.com(25.7890972°, -80.2040435°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
753Cascais50680PortugalCascais2014Energy Demand in Buildings > Building Codes and StandardsEnergy Demand in BuildingsBuilding Codes and Standards161Energy certificate with all the information about energy performance and air quality inside the buildings(38.6970565°, -9.4222945°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
754City of Baltimore35853USABaltimore2014Public Procurement > Encourage sustainable food production and consumptionPublic ProcurementEncourage sustainable food production and consumptionHomegrown Baltimore Urban Agriculture Plan(39.2903848°, -76.6121893°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
755Jecheon City51246South KoreaJecheon2014Education > Climate change-focused curriculumEducationClimate change-focused curriculum(37.1325821°, 128.1909481°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
756City of Durban35863South AfricaDurban2014Other:Other9895000The overall approach of this strategy is to split the target areas into a number of Themes. These are: Residential sector; Local Authority and Public Sector; Industrial, Commercial and Agribusiness Sector; and the Transport Sector. Each theme includes an overall goal which encapsulates broad intentions of the various interventions identified. The Strategy is at an advanced stage of implementation. The Strategy can be found here: http://www.durban.gov.za/Resource_Centre/Current%20Projects%20and%20Programmes/energyoffice/Pages/Documents.aspx(-29.8586804°, 31.0218404°)(-30.559482°, 22.937506°)
757Suwon city44185South KoreaSuwon2014Transport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railTransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail2742.46Extending the use of low carbon vehicles(37.2635727°, 127.0286009°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
758City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402014Waste > Recycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesWasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesWaste management is conducted by Seattle Public Utilities, which is funded by rate-payers into its Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. Seattle Public Utilities offers a comprehensive recycling program and a food and yard waste collection program. The recycling rate was 55.7% in 2012. The City requires all residential homes to sign up for food and yard waste compost service.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
759City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402014Transport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesTransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesThe City has installed many electric vehicle charging stations - some for municipal use and some for public use. 28 Blink charging stations were installed for public use, many in parks and libraries, in 2011 and 2012 using grant funding. The City has been working with Ecotality on the EV Project and will be installing another 68 Blink charging stations in 2013, mostly for public use. It also has 25 Gridbot and 15 Chargepoint charging stations for municipal fleet use only. Electric vehicle supply equipment companies have also been working with private businesses to install charging stations in parking lots for public use.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
760New York City3417USANew YorkC402014Finance > Green Industries DevelopmentFinanceGreen Industries Development(40.7127837°, -74.0059413°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
761City of Edmonton43912CanadaEdmonton2014Urban Land Use > Eco-district development strategyUrban Land UseEco-district development strategy1The City has committed itself to the development of the Blatchford project. It is a unique infill development that will ultimately house up to 50,000 people near the core of the city. From the ground up it is being designed as a community that will produce net zero results with the aim of being self sustainable. "http://www.edmonton.ca/blatchford.aspx"(53.544389°, -113.4909267°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
762City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402014Education > Climate change-focused curriculumEducationClimate change-focused curriculumGreencorps Chicago Youth Program – This past summer we launched the Greencorps Chicago Youth Program, a summer sustainability career program. The program had an incredible first year – it served 600 Chicago Public Schools students from 15 high schools all in neighborhoods without a lot of pathways to success, 97% of the students completed the program and no students were involved in acts of violence.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
763Comune di Ferrara36286ItalyFerrara2014Transport > SMART public transportTransportSMART public transport26.8bus & fly(44.8357395°, 11.6189949°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
764City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402014Other: Energy Demand in Buildings > Building codes and standardsOtherEnergy Demand in Buildings > Building codes and standardsRequirements for maximum 55 kWh per square meter per year All buildings built on land sold or grants the use of the buildings of the city must meet energy requirements. The building must not use more than 55 kWh per square meter per year for heating, hot water, comfort cooling, and operating electricity.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
765City of San Francisco31182USASan FranciscoC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Building performance rating and reportingEnergy Demand in BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reporting7500Update the Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance to include time of sale energy performance standards(37.7749295°, -122.4194155°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
766City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402014Other: Green economyOtherGreen economyThe Entrepreneur Orientation Centre works as a counselling centre for those who wish to develop an idea and / or business project “environmentally friendly” or in strengthening a newly established venture aimed at an environment improvement and innovation. In 2012, 3,200 entrepreneurs enrolled in the Entrepreneurial Development Program, where different activities, training, networking and experience exchange took place during almost 7 months.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
767Gwangju Metropolitan Government44181South KoreaGwangju2014Outdoor Lighting > LED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesOutdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologies(35.1595454°, 126.8526012°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
768City of Paris31175FranceParisC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Building Codes and StandardsEnergy Demand in BuildingsBuilding Codes and Standards250000Obligatory to be best than 20% compared with national standards in renewal area/urban development zones.(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
769Mokpo city48534South KoreaMokpo2014Outdoor Lighting > Solar powered lightsOutdoor LightingSolar powered lights(34.8118351°, 126.3921664°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
770City of Yokohama31113JapanYokohamaC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Building Codes and StandardsEnergy Demand in BuildingsBuilding Codes and Standards4100CASBEE Yokohama. Imposition of a requirement for emission notification on owners of structures with a floor area of 2,000 m2 or more in the city, and assessment and release of data for energy-saving performance and other items for the buildings in such notifications.(35.4437078°, 139.6380256°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
771City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Renewable on-Site energy generationEnergy Demand in BuildingsRenewable on-Site energy generationThe Seattle Energy Code requires commercial buildings over 5000 square feet to install 70 Watts of photovoltaics or 240 kBTU of solar water heating on the roof per 1000 square feet of conditioned space. Residential buildings must preserve a zone for rooftop renewables in the future. District Energy pilot project; passed Resolution 31354: “A RESOLUTION establishing the City’s intent to seek a private sector partner to assist it in exploring possible models for expanding, upgrading, and/or developing district energy systems in certain areas of Seattle.” Solar Market Transformation: This project uses American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funds to 1) Develop a financial and ownership model that addresses all legal, technical and logistical requirements to community solar; 2) Install the first Community Solar Project in Seattle (estimated 30-60 kW); 3) Market the program and enrolling participants; and 4) Establish a Solar Revolving Fund that will re-invest revenue generated by the first Community Solar Project into future Community Solar Projects and other city-owned solar energy systems.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
772City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402014Other: Energy Supply > Clean energy procurement strategiesOtherEnergy Supply > Clean energy procurement strategiespart of Amsterdams procurement policy(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
773City of Columbus43910USAColumbus2014Education > Climate change-focused curriculumEducationClimate change-focused curriculumWe have partnered with The Ohio State University and are conducting climate change education and outreach to the community through online and paper surveys and community forums and presentations.(39.9611755°, -82.9987942°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
774City of Atlanta1093USAAtlanta2014Other: Public procurement > Encourage sustainable food production and consumptionOtherPublic procurement > Encourage sustainable food production and consumptionAtlanta has a great number of urban farms and community gardens popping up. Both through grants and educational outreach, Atlanta is supporting the development of local food production. Non Profits around the city are joining forces to create local food accessible.(33.7489954°, -84.3879824°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
775City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402014Outdoor Lighting > Smart lightingOutdoor LightingSmart lightingAll outdoor lighting are controlled so that it is only lit at night. Lights on the football pitches and sports fields can only be switched for sports and has an automatic shutoff.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
776Comune di Napoli36158ItalyNaples2014Waste > Waste prevention policies and programsWasteWaste prevention policies and programs(40.8419943°, 14.2513831°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
777Ville de Montreal35894CanadaMontreal2014Other: Urban Land Use > Compact citiesOtherUrban Land Use > Compact citiesThere have been important neighbourhood rejuvenation projects in recent years. The city has encouraged compact residential development and facilitated it throughout strategic sectors, particularly those adjacent to the downtown core. Many obsolete factories, aging commercial buildings, and outdoor parking lots have been replaced by residential complexes.(45.5086699°, -73.5539925°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
778City of Paris31175FranceParisC402014Other: Waste > Waste prevention policies or programsOtherWaste > Waste prevention policies or programs41200whole city scale programme(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
779Jangheung county48559South KoreaJangheung2014Public Procurement > Encourage sustainable food production and consumptionPublic ProcurementEncourage sustainable food production and consumption(34.6816856°, 126.9069278°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
780Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in BuildingsEnergy efficiency/retrofit measuresCold Ironing at Venice Port [free-07](45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
781City of Atlanta1093USAAtlanta2014Other: Water > Water recycling or reclamationOtherWater > Water recycling or reclamationChattahoochee River Keeper is provided resources for residents throughout the community to make rain-water collection easy and affordable.(33.7489954°, -84.3879824°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
782City of Pittsburgh35877USAPittsburgh2014Education > Climate change-focused curriculumEducationClimate change-focused curriculumWorld Environment Day 2010 - Pittsburgh is the North American Host City for World Environment Day 2010, chosen by the UN Environment Program. World Environment Day 2010 was focused on water related issues. Many of the PCI sectors participated in this event that highlight relationships between water conservation and greenhouse gas emissions. This theme was especially timely since a major source of emissions at the City level is water pumping, and a major source at the County level is waste water treatment. Some other large green conferences included G20 in 2009, The Urban Forestry Conference in 2013, Pro Walk/ Pro Bike Conference 2014 and the 13th Annual Conference on Carbon Capture Utilization & Storage to name a few.(40.4406248°, -79.9958864°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
783Tokyo Metropolitan Government31111JapanTokyoC402014Other: Energy Supply > Combined heat and powerOtherEnergy Supply > Combined heat and powerImprovement of energy efficiency in district heating and cooling areas (DHC) District heating and cooling is a mechanism to supply steam, heated water, or cold water to multiple buildings from exclusive heat supply plants to use them for heating, cooling, and hot water supply for buildings. For this mechanism, TMG specifies standards for designated areas, confirms compliance with the standards, and designates DHC areas. As of the end of March 2012, areas totalling 1,417.8 ha are designated as DHC areas, achieving results in reducing environmental load and improving energy savings.(35.6896342°, 139.6921007°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
784Glasgow City Council31055United KingdomGlasgow2014Energy Demand in Buildings > Building Codes and StandardsEnergy Demand in BuildingsBuilding Codes and Standards(55.8593292°, -4.2127947°)(55.378051°, -3.435973°)
785City of Columbus43910USAColumbus2014Urban Land Use > Greenspace and/or bio-diversity preservation and expansionUrban Land UseGreenspace and/or bio-diversity preservation and expansionWe continue to expand preserved greenspace in Columbus, at a rate of over 100 acres per year. We also have a large focus on tree restoration with the advance of pests such as the emerald ash borer threatening our tree canopy.(39.9611755°, -82.9987942°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
786City of Paris31175FranceParisC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in BuildingsEnergy efficiency/retrofit measures570000Aim to retrofit 55,000 social housings by 2020(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
787Fafe50671PortugalFafe2014Waste > Waste prevention policies and programsWasteWaste prevention policies and programs(41.4508217°, -8.1728619°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
788City of Sydney31114AustraliaSydneyC402014Energy Supply > Optimize traditional power/energy productionEnergy Demand in BuildingsOptimize traditional power/energy productionThe City is looking at technologies and actions we can use to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions across the local government area through an Energy Efficiency Master Plan as part of our suite of energy related Master Plans.(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
789Comune di Ferrara36286ItalyFerrara2014Waste > Waste prevention policies and programsWasteWaste prevention policies and programs7294.3(44.8357395°, 11.6189949°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
790Mexico City31172MexicoMexico CityC402014Other: Energy Demand in Buildings > Building codes and standardsOtherEnergy Demand in Buildings > Building codes and standardsCertification Program for Sustainable Construction, promote and encourage the reduction of pollutant emissions and efficient use of natural resources in the design and operation of buildings in the city of Mexico, on the basis of Environmental Sustainability Criteria and Efficiency through the Implementation and Certification Process, Voluntary Regulation and Economic Incentives concession.(19.4326077°, -99.133208°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
791Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402014Transport > Improve the accessibility to public transit systemsTransportImprove the accessibility to public transit systemsRoad Pricing [move-06](45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
792Municipality of Curitiba31156BrazilCuritibaC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Building Codes and StandardsEnergy Demand in BuildingsBuilding Codes and StandardsWe don`t yet have the projected emissions reduction(8.309021°, -62.7288829°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
793City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402014Urban Land Use > Eco-district development strategyUrban Land UseEco-district development strategyFutureBuilt is a ten-year programme (2010-2020) with a vision of developing carbon neutral urban areas and high-quality architecture. The aim is to complete 50 pilot projects – urban areas as well as individual buildings – with the lowest possible greenhouse gas emissions. Requirement to be a FutureBuilt project is a reduction of GHG emission from energy use, transport and construction by 50% towards business as usual. http://www.futurebuilt.no/english1(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
794Comune di Bologna36274ItalyBologna2014Education > Climate change-focused curriculumEducationClimate change-focused curriculum0Show room energy and environment(44.4856087°, 11.3547975°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
795City of Salvador42120BrazilSalvador2014Transport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesTransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesThe main activity is the public transport, then the charges and any transport of persons. Currently we have eight air monitoring stations CETREL / Braskem system when the indicators present nonconformities are preparing for more scientific research and injunctions.(-12.9722286°, -38.5014201°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
796City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402014Urban Land Use > Urban agricultureUrban Land UseUrban agricultureIn November 2012, the City launched the Urban Grows initiative. Urban Grows, part of the City of Houston’s Healthy Houston initiative, aims to help communities build vegetable gardens, farms and orchards on vacant land in areas with poor access to healthy fresh foods, often referred to as food deserts. The City of Houston will provide lots through its LARA program (Land Assemblage Redevelopment Authority), which works to redevelop tax-delinquent and abandoned properties. Community members, partnering with local non-profits, foundations or churches, will then work to transform these vacant lots into usable, productive and attractive green spaces. Urban Grows is the first initiative launched as part of Mayor Parker’s new program, Healthy Houston, which is designed to reduce obesity and increase healthy eating and exercise. Healthy Houston will promote programs, policies and actions designed to reduce food deserts, promote the availability of locally-grown foods, encourage the development of sustainable food systems and promote recreational opportunities. Urban Grows will: • Encourage urban agriculture in neighborhoods, utilizing vacant City property • Improve access to healthy, affordable and locally produced food for all neighborhoods • Support education regarding the benefits of sustainable agriculture Urban Grows will complement the City’s existing efforts, including the launch of the City Hall Farmers Market and farmers markets at the City’s multi-service centers; new vegetable container gardens downtown and throughout the City; a Grocery Access Task Force that works with grocers on providing economic tools and incentives to help spur more supermarket and grocery development in areas where they are needed; the launch of Bike Share in Houston and the expansion of bike lanes and trails.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
797City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Renewable on-Site energy generationEnergy Demand in BuildingsRenewable on-Site energy generationSubsidy for solar panels on roofs, decentralised energy production. Buying a share in a windmill.(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
798District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in BuildingsEnergy efficiency/retrofit measuresUse of green and reflective “cool roofs” can greatly reduce the energy used to cool buildings and make the buildings more comfortable for users at a relatively low cost. Cool roofs can also help combat the urban heat island effect, which keeps the inner city hotter than other areas throughout the year.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
799City of Porto46514PortugalPorto2014Transport > Improve the accessibility to public transit systemsTransportImprove the accessibility to public transit systems76000Increasing the use of buses and increasing the use of railway transport (metro and train).(41.1579438°, -8.6291053°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
800City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402014Other: Energy Demand in Buildings > Building codes and standardsOtherEnergy Demand in Buildings > Building codes and standardsEnergy labelling(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)

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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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