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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
801City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402014Other: Chicago Climate Action PlanOtherChicago Climate Action PlanSustainable Chicago 2015 expedites action on the long term goals of the Chicago Climate Action Plan and broadens impact. It is important to have long term goals and short term goals in place. The roadmap for mitigation includes the following actions between now and 2020: • The Chicago Climate Action Plan’s first strategy, Energy Efficient Buildings, aims to reduce GHG emissions by 4.6 MMTCO2e reduction by 2020. Energy Efficient Buildings actions include: Retrofit commercial and industrial buildings; Retrofit residential buildings; Trade in appliances; Conserve water; Update City energy code; Establish new guidelines for renovations; and Cool with trees and green roofs. • The Chicago Climate Action Plan’s second strategy, Clean and Renewable Energy Sources, aims to reduce GHG emissions by 5.33 MMTCO2e by 2020. Clean and Renewable Energy Sources actions include: Build renewable electricity sources; Increase distributed generation; and Promote household renewable power. • The Chicago Climate Action Plan’s third strategy, Improved Transportation Options, aims to reduce GHG emissions by 3.61 MMTCO2e by 2020. Improved Transportation Options actions include: Invest more in transit; Expand transit incentives; Promote transit-oriented development; Make walking and biking easier; Car share and carpool; Improve fleet efficiency; Achieve higher fuel efficiency standards; Switch to cleaner fuels; Support intercity rail; and Improve freight movement. • The Chicago Climate Action Plan’s fourth strategy, Reduced Waste and Industrial Pollution, aims to reduce GHG emissions by 2.03 MMTCO2e by 2020. Reduced Waste and Industrial Pollution actions include: Reduce, reuse and recycle; Shift to alternative refrigerants; and Capture Stormwater on site. See http://www.chicagoclimateaction.org/pages/research___reports/48.php for comprehensive mitigation strategies for each of the above actions. The City and its partners continue to evaluate these goals, keeping in mind that the targets set in 2008 for the launch of the Chicago Climate Action Plan should be reassessed throughout the Plan’s implementation. For additional information, see: See the follow hyperlinks for information as described below: Chicago Climate Action Plan Progress Report Chicago Climate Action Plan Overview (pdf, 1 page, 1MB)>> Chicago Climate Action Plan 5 Strategies Overview English (pdf, 2 pages, 3MB)(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
802Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402014Transport > Transportation demand managementTransportTransportation demand managementLogin - eco friendly logistics [move-10](45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
803City of Sydney31114AustraliaSydneyC402014Urban Land Use > Greenspace and/or bio-diversity preservation and expansionUrban Land UseGreenspace and/or bio-diversity preservation and expansionWith this in mind, the City of Sydney commissioned the Urban Ecology Strategic Action Plan as one of many initiatives aimed at achieving the Sustainable Sydney 2030 vision of a green, global and connected city. The focus of the plan is the biodiversity of the local area. Although biodiversity has been greatly reduced from its original state within the local area, some significant vegetation and many fauna species remain. There is a huge opportunity to conserve and enhance these existing biodiversity values in the city. The Draft Urban Ecology Strategic Action Plan was on public exhibition until 20 September 2013 at http://archive.sydneyyoursay.com.au/document/show/293(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
804City of Columbus43910USAColumbus2014Transport > Improve the accessibility to public transit systemsTransportImprove the accessibility to public transit systemsWe have launched a bike sharing program (CoGo) and car sharing program (Car2Go) in 2013. Also, our partner COTA, will be launching a bus circulator downtown and bus rapid transit system in 2014. Also in 2014, studies will continue for passenger rail development from the Columbus Airport to downtown as well as high speed rail from downtown to Chicago.(39.9611755°, -82.9987942°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
805City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402014Waste > Recycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesWasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilities103000Organic waste and separation of plastic(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
806City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402014Transport > Infrastructure for non-motorized transportTransportInfrastructure for non-motorized transportThe City of Houston offers over 300 miles interconnected bikeway network spanning across 500 square miles. The network includes bike lanes, bike routes, signed-shared lanes and shared-use paths, commonly referred to as ‘hike and bike’ trails, which includes rails to trails, and other urban multi-use paths. In addition to these bicyclist transportation facilities, there are over 80 miles of hike and bike and nature trails found in City of Houston parks.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
807City of Las Vegas10495USALas Vegas2014Transport > Improve the accessibility to public transit systemsTransportImprove the accessibility to public transit systemsThe Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada has worked closely with member jurisdictions to increase coverage to lower-density areas while maintaining frequent transit service to highly productive areas. As a result, suburban park and rides and transit centers have been and will continue to be constructed, according to the Regional Transportation Plan.(36.1699412°, -115.1398296°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
808Suwon city44185South KoreaSuwon2014Waste > Waste prevention policies and programsWasteWaste prevention policies and programs1788093.6Project to reduce food waste(37.2635727°, 127.0286009°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
809Prefeitura de São Paulo31184BrazilSão PauloC402014Urban Land Use > Limiting urban sprawlUrban Land UseLimiting urban sprawlSao Paulo created two important projects to protect the green areas in the South, North and East of the City, to hold back illegal invasions, protect the green areas and watershed and hold urban sprawl.(-23.5505199°, -46.6333094°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
810Ville de Montreal35894CanadaMontreal2014Other: Infrastructure for electrical vehiclesOtherInfrastructure for electrical vehiclesThe provincial government has introduced Canada's first public charging network for plug-in electric vehicles. The network, known as The Electric Circuit, is a collaborative effort between Hydro Quebec, regional and municipal governments, and partners from the private sector. Montreal was one of the cities selected for initial installation and, in 2012, officially agreed to join the network as a partner. Public charging stations have so far been installed in the parking lots of partnered restaurant and retail chains.(45.5086699°, -73.5539925°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
811Comune di Piacenza36495ItalyPiacenza2014Transport > Infrastructure for non-motorized transportTransportInfrastructure for non-motorized transportInterventions to reduce energy consumption in road transport - Introduction of n. 5 electric buses in the center, of which no. 2 co-financed by the Ministry of Environment, 3 cofinanced by the Emilia-Romagna; - Introduction of n. 9 bus to natural gas; - Promotion of public transport; - Introduction of charging points for electric bicycles, provided by ADP on air quality; - Limitations of the programmed movement for the most polluting vehicles; - Introduction of extensive areas 30 km / hour in the suburbs; - Extension of the LTZ and pedestrian areas in the historic center; - Expansion of the urban cycle network; - Completion of the circulation system at roundabouts; - Encouragement of fuels with low environmental impact (methane / LPG).(45.0519969°, 9.6926451°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
812District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402014Urban Land Use > Urban agricultureUrban Land UseUrban agriculture200Urban trees save energy and reduce emissions by shading buildings and reducing stormwater that would require treatment at the Blue Plains wastewater treatment plant.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
813City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402014Other: Education > climate change-focused curriculumOtherEducation > climate change-focused curriculumClimate Account is an application where you can calculate your own carbon footprint. You indicate your parameters in your lifestyle concerning Housing, Travel, Food and Others and in the end you get a result of your annual emissions of CO2. You also get suggestions of how to change your lifestyle to minimize your emissions.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
814City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402014Other: Urban Land Use > Compact citiesOtherUrban Land Use > Compact citiesCity Master Plan states an overall goal as follows: The City of Oslo will follow a sustainable path of development and Land-use strategy. The Master Plan states the planning principles of a node based compact city development: "Continuing to promote compact urban development and energy-efficient transport solutions within Oslo”. The plan is being implemented in regulation and development plans.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
815City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402014Transport > Infrastructure for non-motorized transportTransportInfrastructure for non-motorized transport40500increasing biking(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
816City of Warsaw31185PolandWarsawC402014Other: Energy Supply > Combined heat and powerOtherEnergy Supply > Combined heat and powerCogeneration is especially well-developed in the Warsaw area. Taking into account that cogeneration saves 30-37% of coal, this method gives our metropoly 3,5 TWh of energy annually. If not for this, separate production of heat and electricity would lead to additional emission in Poland of 1.5 mln t CO2 a year. The heat from cogeneration is used in Warsaw central heating system, one of the largest in Europe – 1700 km of main pipes, 75% of city demand satisfied. Cogeneration becomes even more beneficial when it is based on renewable energy sources. Therefore, share of biomass combusted in Warsaw CHPs is to increase(52.2296756°, 21.0122287°)(51.919438°, 19.145136°)
817Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402014Transport > Awareness and education for non-motorized transportTransportAwareness and education for non-motorized transport(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
818Comune di Ferrara36286ItalyFerrara2014Transport > Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operationsTransportImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operations11216.9Cona New Hospital access(44.8357395°, 11.6189949°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
819City of San Francisco31182USASan FranciscoC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Building performance rating and reportingEnergy Demand in BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reporting176640Implement the Existing Commercial Building Benchmarking Ordinance, disclose energy rating and require performance standards, 2.5% efficiency gain per year in commercial building stock.(37.7749295°, -122.4194155°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
820City of Las Vegas10495USALas Vegas2014Urban Land Use > Compact CitiesUrban Land UseCompact CitiesWhile the footprint of Las Vegas rapidly expanded over the past two decades, Las Vegas maintains relatively high densities – more than 4,000 per square mile — compared with other cities in the American West. However, due to natural geography and public land boundaries, Las Vegas is still somewhat compact, resulting in a concentrated core around Downtown and the Strip.(36.1699412°, -115.1398296°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
821Comune di Napoli36158ItalyNaples2014Outdoor Lighting > Smart lightingOutdoor LightingSmart lighting(40.8419943°, 14.2513831°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
822City of Paris31175FranceParisC402014Other: Energy Supply > Combined heat and powerOtherEnergy Supply > Combined heat and power100000in the development of district heating(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
823Alcadia Distrital de Barranquilla43970ColombiaBarranquilla2014Other: Implementation of the mass transit system - TRANSMETROOtherImplementation of the mass transit system - TRANSMETROThe city has implemented a mass transit system with modern articulated buses, which replaced a lot of obsolete buses generating large amounts of pollutants.(10.9815944°, -74.7782214°)(4.570868°, -74.297333°)
824Comune di Piacenza36495ItalyPiacenza2014Waste > Improve the efficiency of waste collectionWasteImprove the efficiency of waste collectionIncreased recycling In accordance with the legislation in force at European level (Council Directive 91/156/EEC) and national (Legislative Decree no. 152/2006 which confirms what has already been reported in D.Lgs.22/1997), the prevention and reduction of production and the hazardousness of waste are of high priority within the various stages of integrated waste management. In addition, the collection (aimed to bring together municipal waste into homogeneous) plays a major role in the system of integrated waste management as it allows, on the one hand, to reduce the flow of waste to disposal and, on the other , to influence in a positive way the entire management system. The action in question provides that the collection is increased by 10%, with per capita production of waste stable or decreasing.(45.0519969°, 9.6926451°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
825City of Cleveland35859USACleveland2014Other: Energy Demand in Buildings > Building codes and standardsOtherEnergy Demand in Buildings > Building codes and standards1500Residents and developers seeking tax abatement for up to 15 years for residential projects must meet Cleveland Green Building Standards. In addition, all residential and commercial buildings in Ohio must now meet the 2009 IECC(41.49932°, -81.6943605°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
826Glasgow City Council31055United KingdomGlasgow2014Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in BuildingsEnergy efficiency/retrofit measures(55.8593292°, -4.2127947°)(55.378051°, -3.435973°)
827Fafe50671PortugalFafe2014Transport > Awareness and education for non-motorized transportTransportAwareness and education for non-motorized transport(41.4508217°, -8.1728619°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
828Glasgow City Council31055United KingdomGlasgow2014Transport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railTransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail(55.8593292°, -4.2127947°)(55.378051°, -3.435973°)
829City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402014Other: Finance > Clean technology fundsOtherFinance > Clean technology fundsAmsterdam Investment Fund, pillar Climate Sustainability Air Quality with criteria such as CO2 reduction and return on investment (revolving fund).(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
830City of Sydney31114AustraliaSydneyC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Renewable on-Site energy generationEnergy Demand in BuildingsRenewable on-Site energy generationThe City of Sydney's Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) is a collaborative partnership with Sydney’s leading commercial building owners. The Partnership will support the implementation of the City’s green infrastructure plan, be an important role in developing and advocating for solutions to key issues and barriers facing building owners and help improve the environmental performance in the commercial building sector, which is responsible for approximately 50 per cent of local government area emissions(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
831Cascais50680PortugalCascais2014Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in BuildingsEnergy efficiency/retrofit measures31317consuption monitoring and optimization measures; "Caça Watts" - energy diagnostic project for the residential and service sectors; Smart meters, "Requalifica Five" project (rehabilitation of buildings), IPSS OCS project (energy reduction ih these type of institutions), energy efficiency in tourism sector and cogeneration in municipal pools.(38.6970565°, -9.4222945°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
832District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Building performance rating and reportingEnergy Demand in BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reporting2324500Starting in 2012, the Green Building Act requires all buildings over 50,000 square feet to meet the US Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified standard.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
833Seocheon County51260South KoreaSeocheon-gun2014Transport > Awareness and education for non-motorized transportTransportAwareness and education for non-motorized transport(36.0803312°, 126.6913277°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
834Comune di Padova36494ItalyPadova2014Urban Land Use > Greenspace and/or bio-diversity preservation and expansionUrban Land UseGreenspace and/or bio-diversity preservation and expansion2952Planting of new trees and creation of urban green areas(45.411639°, 11.8783489°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
835Ville de Montreal35894CanadaMontreal2014Urban Land Use > Transit oriented developmentUrban Land UseTransit oriented developmentMost districts and co-expansive cities consider public transit accessibility when evaluating proposals for new developments. Transit oriented development is generally encouraged and, in some sectors, favoured for selection.(45.5086699°, -73.5539925°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
836Addis Ababa City Administration31146EthiopiaAddis AbabaC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in BuildingsEnergy efficiency/retrofit measuresUsing energy saving materials, such as energy saving stoves and energy saving bulbs.(9.0342453°, 38.7636287°)(9.145°, 40.489673°)
837Chuncheon city50713KoreaChuncheon2014Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in BuildingsEnergy efficiency/retrofit measures201939(37.8813153°, 127.7299707°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
838Suwon city44185South KoreaSuwon2014Urban Land Use > Greenspace and/or bio-diversity preservation and expansionUrban Land UseGreenspace and/or bio-diversity preservation and expansion77.87Project at the community level to boost citizens’ engagement(37.2635727°, 127.0286009°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
839Jecheon City51246South KoreaJecheon2014Urban Land Use > Eco-district development strategyUrban Land UseEco-district development strategy(37.1325821°, 128.1909481°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
840District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402014Other: Energy Supply > Clean energy procurement strategiesOtherEnergy Supply > Clean energy procurement strategiesConsumers in the District already have the choice to purchase up to 100% renewable-source electric power. Education and cooperative purchasing can promote expanded renewable purchasing by residents, businesses and institutions.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
841Stadt Zürich35449SwitzerlandZurich2014Energy Supply > Low or zero carbon energy supply generationEnergy Demand in BuildingsLow or zero carbon energy supply generationDistrict heating systems Zurich North: In September 2011, the city council has made the decision to implement the long-planned closure of the gas lines in the district heating area Zurich North. This has the consequence that from 2019 about 500 properties will not be able to use natural gas as their main heat source. About 200 of them are economically connected to the district heating system (heat from waste incineration). For the other objects, the City of Zurich provides free consultation by a specialist (as part of the “Energy Coaching” program). This results in less natural gas heating systems and more renewable heating systems in the city of Zurich (ongoing process).(47.3686498°, 8.5391825°)(46.818188°, 8.227512°)
842Comune di Torino35886ItalyTurin2014Transport > Infrastructure for non-motorized transportTransportInfrastructure for non-motorized transport261679Shifting modal split in transpost sector.(45.1006374°, 7.6680046°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
843City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402014Transport > Improve the accessibility to public transit systemsTransportImprove the accessibility to public transit systemsAll new buses, trams and metro cars are required to meet universal design requirements. We still have some old trams that don’t meet the universal design requirements.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
844Jeju City44202South KoreaJeju2014Outdoor Lighting > LED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesOutdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologies(33.4996213°, 126.5311884°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
845Seocheon County51260South KoreaSeocheon-gun2014Outdoor Lighting > LED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesOutdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologies(36.0803312°, 126.6913277°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
846City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402014Other: Transport - Hydrogen infrastructureOtherTransport - Hydrogen infrastructureCurrently 2 fuelling stations for FCEV in Oslo, and 2 further stations in the Oslo region (Drammen and Lillestrøm Hynor). About 20 FCEVs in Oslo and the surrounding Akershus County. One filling station for the 5 pilot FCEV Hynor Bus project at Rosmersholm(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
847Fafe50671PortugalFafe2014Transport > Improve the efficiency of freight systemsTransportImprove the efficiency of freight systems(41.4508217°, -8.1728619°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
848City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402014Transport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railTransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railThe street cars are powered by carbon-neutral electricity.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
849Comune di Bologna36274ItalyBologna2014Energy Demand in Buildings > Carbon emissions reduction from industryEnergy Demand in BuildingsCarbon emissions reduction from industry38767EDI-IMPIND1 - Energy saving measures in the Industry Sector EDI-IMPIND2 - Energy saving measures in liquid city landfill tratement plant(44.4856087°, 11.3547975°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
850Comune di Napoli36158ItalyNaples2014Energy Supply > Low or zero carbon energy supply generationEnergy Demand in BuildingsLow or zero carbon energy supply generation(40.8419943°, 14.2513831°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)

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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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