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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
851Faro50673PortugalFaro2014Transport > Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operationsTransportImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsefficiency implementation in the bus service operation(57.9441874°, 19.1424789°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
852City of Baltimore35853USABaltimore2014Other: Education > climate change-focused curriculumOtherEducation > climate change-focused curriculumESS 1.F Conduct outreach programs in schools This is a supporting measure in our CAP(39.2903848°, -76.6121893°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
853City of Paris31175FranceParisC402014Transport > Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsTransportImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations1000000New tram, new metro, extension of opening hours...(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
854District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Building Codes and StandardsEnergy Demand in BuildingsBuilding Codes and StandardsThe District has adopted the latest international energy efficiency codes for commercial buildings and a requirement that residential properties be 30% more efficient than base codes.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
855City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402014Urban Land Use > Limiting urban sprawlUrban Land UseLimiting urban sprawlAmsterdam is a compact city. No urban sprawl(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
856City of Warsaw31185PolandWarsawC402014Transport > Improve the accessibility to public transit systemsTransportImprove the accessibility to public transit systems-Warsaw actively promotes public transport due to its lower GHG emissions per passenger and lesser contribution to traffic jams. -Current activities: - Development of existing networks of: • 407 km tram lines with 400 trams, • 3250 km bus lines with 1500 buses. - Recent purchases/investments: •262 modern trams with brake recovery energy systems for •273 modern buses (including hybrid buses) •17 new units for the Rapid City Train •35 six-coach underground sets •signing first contract for construction of the 2nd metro line(52.2296756°, 21.0122287°)(51.919438°, 19.145136°)
857Municipality of Belo Horizonte35848BrazilBelo Horizonte2014Transport > Transportation demand managementTransportTransportation demand managementIt is in discussion inside the Plan For GHG Reduction - PREGEE(38.5198325°, -8.8695345°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
858City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402014Other: Education > climate change-focused curriculumOtherEducation > climate change-focused curriculumStockholm offers a free and impartial energy- and climate advice service in cooperation with 26 municipalities in Stockholm. The citizens can ask questions about electricity, heating and other energy uses or want tips on how to help reduce environmental impact. There is a service both on telephone, via email and through several projects targeted to different kind of groups in the community, such as companies, apartment owners, organisations and so on. There are energy advisors who are educated to inform about energy efficiency, transport, food and sustainability.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
859Mexico City31172MexicoMexico CityC402014Transport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesTransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesElectric Taxis Pilot Program: in 2011 the Mexico City government acquired 20 Nissan Leaf EVs that were commissioned as Taxis. There were installed 3 fast charging stations for these taxis.(19.4326077°, -99.133208°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
860Pyeongtaek city44200South KoreaPyeongtaek2014Outdoor Lighting > LED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesOutdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologies(36.9921075°, 127.1129451°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
861Singapore Government35993SingaporeSingaporeC402014Transport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesTransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesIncrease demand for cars and taxis with lower carbon emissions Under the Carbon Emissions-based Vehicle Scheme (CEVS), all new and imported used cars, as well as taxis, are banded into categories based on their CO2/ km performance data. Low-emission cars are given incentives, while cars on the other end of the spectrum incur a penalty in the form of a registration surcharge. This encourages more consumers and companies to choose lower-emission car and taxi models. The rebate for taxis is set at 50% higher compared to cars as taxis generally clock higher mileage and thus typically emit more CO2 per year than cars.(51.9055346°, 4.4742753°)(1.352083°, 103.819836°)
862City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402014Transport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesTransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesclose cooperation with carcompanies: introducing electrical vehicles. amsterdam provides the infrastructure.(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
863City of St Louis35393USASt. Louis2014Other: Energy Demand in Buildings > Building codes and standardsOtherEnergy Demand in Buildings > Building codes and standardsWith its Habitat for Humanity developments, St. Louis has one of the highest levels of LEED Platinum Homes in the country(38.6270025°, -90.1994042°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
864Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region31169Hong KongHong KongC402014Other: Turning Waste to EnergyOtherTurning Waste to Energy(a) The Sludge Treatment Facility, scheduled for commissioning in end 2014, will deploy state-of-the-art incineration technology to convert sewage sludge treatment into energy; (b) Action is being taken to reduce the amount of food waste requiring disposal at landfills. The Environment Bureau released “A Food Waste and Yard Waste Plan for Hong Kong 2014-2011” in May 2014 that aim to reduce 40% of food waste disposal at landfills by 2022. Turning food waste to energy is one of the key backbone strategies adopted in the Plan. On this, the Government had commissioned a pilot composting plant in mid-2008 to gather experience and information and is planning to develop Organic Waste Treatment Facilities (OWTF) in phases to recycle food waste into compost and biogas as renewable energy. The first phase of Organic Waste Treatment Facilities (OWTF) which will handle 200 tonnes of food waste a day by biological treatment technology is planned to be in operation in 2016; tender preparatory work for the second phase of OWTF that would treat 300 tonnes of food waste each day is in progress; (c) The Integrated Waste Management Treatment Facilities that would adopt advance incineration technology to turn 3,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste into energy each day is planned to be commissioned in 2021/22; and (d) To reduce GHG generated from solid waste disposal, efforts have been made to use the methane content of landfill gas for towngas production and, where possible, for electricity generation and heat conversion for daily landfill operation.(22.2880809°, 114.1398015°)(22.396428°, 114.109497°)
865City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402014Transport > Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsTransportImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsThe City funds implementation of exclusive transit lanes and traffic signal priority for transit in priority routes.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
866Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in BuildingsEnergy efficiency/retrofit measuresConsumption cap for new buildings; stricter design standards; energy efficiency projects; energy consulting and certification for exemplary buildings; aggressive works to expand LED lights, etc.(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
867City of Burlington2430USABurlington2014Other: http://www.burlingtonvt.gov/CAP/Our-Plan/Reduction-Goals/Otherhttp://www.burlingtonvt.gov/CAP/Our-Plan/Reduction-Goals/(44.4758825°, -73.212072°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
868City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402014Urban Land Use > Greenspace and/or bio-diversity preservation and expansionUrban Land UseGreenspace and/or bio-diversity preservation and expansionGreenbelt towards the City Foretst and Hills "Marka" limit expansion of building zone. There are also strategies to maintain the green corridors between the "Marka" and the Fjord. Oslo is one of the first cities in Europe to designate and map quiet areas in the city. Data on current noise levels in these areas has been collected. The participation of Oslo’s inhabitants and the local administration has ensured that quiet areas are evenly distributed across the city and that many people have easy access to them. http://www.miljo.oslo.kommune.no/english/green_urban_areas/(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
869City of Pittsburgh35877USAPittsburgh2014Urban Land Use > Greenspace and/or bio-diversity preservation and expansionUrban Land UseGreenspace and/or bio-diversity preservation and expansionIncreasing Urban Forest - COP is a partner in TreeVitalize, a regional program aimed at planting 20,000 trees in the city by 2012. The City planted over 700 trees in 2008, and 1,000 in 2009. In fall of 2009, the City distributed approximately 1,500 flowering white dogwood trees to residents in tabling events downtown and at various farmers’ markets throughout Pittsburgh. In 2011, trees were planted in and around five parking lots in the city to reduce storm water runoff, through a Pennvest grant awarded to Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest (FPUF). In 2013 we exceed our planting goal reaching over 20, 000 trees. The ceremonial tree was planted at the 2013 National Forestry Conference hosted in Pittsburgh.(40.4406248°, -79.9958864°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
870City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402014Outdoor Lighting > LED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesOutdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologies2500(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
871City of Atlanta1093USAAtlanta2014Waste > Recycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesWasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesNot only does every singlefamily household have a 96-gallon bin that was provided at no cost, Atlantans have access to bimonthly recycling events for non-traditional recyclables.(33.7489954°, -84.3879824°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
872City of Nagoya35902JapanNagoya2014Energy Supply > Low or zero carbon energy supply generationEnergy Demand in BuildingsLow or zero carbon energy supply generation750000Efforts at low carbon energy supply generation by electric power business(35.1814464°, 136.906398°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
873City of Athens31149GreeceAthensC402014Waste > Recyclables and organics separation from other wasteWasteRecyclables and organics separation from other wastePilot project for separate collection of organics and composting(37.983917°, 23.7293599°)(39.074208°, 21.824312°)
874Singapore Government35993SingaporeSingaporeC402014Transport > Transportation demand managementTransportTransportation demand managementAchieve 70: 30 modal split between public and private transport Efforts will be stepped up to increase the attractiveness of public transport and encourage its use. Public transport is the most energy efficient mode of travel. Under the Land Transport Masterplan, Singapore targets to achieve a 70% public transport modal split by 2020, up from 59% in 2008. The capacity of the existing rail network will be significantly increased from around 175km today to about 360km by 2030 so as to increase its reach and accessibility. The Government is also working with public transport operators to increase the capacity of the public bus fleet by about 20% from 2012 to 2016, through an injection of around 800 buses. This will help to raise existing bus service levels significantly and provide better connectivity for the bus network, and encourage greater use of public transport.(51.9055346°, 4.4742753°)(1.352083°, 103.819836°)
875Heroic Puebla of Zaragoza35875MexicoPuebla de Zaragoza2014Energy Supply > Optimize traditional power/energy productionEnergy Demand in BuildingsOptimize traditional power/energy productionAcquisition of 12,000 lamps for increased light intensity, lower energy consumption and lower maintenance costs.(41.6488226°, -0.8890853°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
876Tokyo Metropolitan Government31111JapanTokyoC402014Other: Energy Demand in Buildings > Building codes and standardsOtherEnergy Demand in Buildings > Building codes and standardsTokyo Green Building Program Tokyo Green Building Program is a rating and disclosure program for the environmental performances of newly developed buildings. The owners of new buildings of 5,000 m2 or larger are obligated to submit Green Building Plans which are then evaluated and publicly disclosed by TMG. It gives the building owners good incentives to develop energy efficient and environment-friendly buildings and as the result, the number of good environmental performance buildings is increasing in Tokyo. Tokyo is stepping into the era of green building. http://www.kankyo.metro.tokyo.jp/en/climate/build.html(35.6896342°, 139.6921007°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
877Cascais50680PortugalCascais2014Energy Demand in Buildings > Renewable on-Site energy generationEnergy Demand in BuildingsRenewable on-Site energy generation38011Public buildings should introduce renewable energy systems to produce their own energy. Microgeneration, minigeneration and solar heating. Microgeneration of energy to electric vehicles; Promotion of renewable energy(38.6970565°, -9.4222945°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
878Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402014Transport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesTransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesElectric Vehicles [move-09](45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
879Heroic Puebla of Zaragoza35875MexicoPuebla de Zaragoza2014Transport > Infrastructure for non-motorized transportTransportInfrastructure for non-motorized transportTraffic light system: To improve the roads by organizing traffic light systems(41.6488226°, -0.8890853°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
880City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402014Other: Finance- tax exemptionOtherFinance- tax exemptionIn October 2013, a joint resolution was signed by the Environmental Protection Agency (APrA, for its acronym in Spanish) and the Government Administration of Public Revenue (AGIP, for its acronym in Spanish), which establishes the plate tax exemption to all hybrid and / or electric vehicles based in the City of Buenos Aires. It is noteworthy that at present only a few brands offer this type of cars in the City. It is expected that in the medium term, more choices will be available and prices will decrease; which will likely increase these vehicles sales. This, plus the tax benefit, the sale of these vehicles will boost. This action is another incentive the Government of the City of Buenos Aires in order to have a greener city.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
881City of Boston35268USABostonC402014Urban Land Use > Urban agricultureUrban Land UseUrban agricultureIn December 2013, the City of Boston added to its zoning code Article 89, which allows commercial agriculture, including the raising of some animals, in the urban environment. This supplements Boston's existing network of farmers' markets and community gardens.(42.3584308°, -71.0597732°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
882Stadt Zürich35449SwitzerlandZurich2014Other: Energy Supply > Clean energy procurement strategiesOtherEnergy Supply > Clean energy procurement strategiesElectricity from sewage gas: In 2011 the electricity production from the combined heat and power plant „Werdhölzli“ reached 18 million kWh. First time in history of the plant, more electricity has been produced than consumed by the plant, operation buildings and offices itself.(47.3686498°, 8.5391825°)(46.818188°, 8.227512°)
883City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402014Other: Finance > Clean technology fundsOtherFinance > Clean technology fundsSee above.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
884City of Pittsburgh35877USAPittsburgh2014Urban Land Use > Urban agricultureUrban Land UseUrban agricultureVacant Lot Remediation - Green Up is a program instituted by the Mayor’s Office in which his Green Team, along with a team of volunteers clear debris from vacant lots, lay topsoil, and plant trees and grass to reduce blight and improve City-owned vacant lots. With the help of thousands of volunteers, the Green Up program has transformed over 100 vacant lots around the city into green spaces. Through Love Your Block, the Garden Pittsburgh Program and Edible Gardens programs an additional 170 lots were transformed into community assets as gardens. Overall 25,000 tons of litter and debris have been cleared from vacant lots.(40.4406248°, -79.9958864°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
885City of Austin1184USAAustinC402014Urban Land Use > Urban agricultureUrban Land UseUrban agricultureThe City of Austin has a Sustainable Urban Agriculture program focused on creating community gardens and works closely with the Sustainable Food Policy Board to improve the availability of safe, nutritious, locally, and sustainably grown food.(30.267153°, -97.7430608°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
886City of Miami35870USAMiami2014Transport > Improve the accessibility to public transit systemsTransportImprove the accessibility to public transit systemsThe City has developed a number of initiatives to improve the accessibility to public transit systems. One recent effort was the 2012 launching of the City's free trolley system which of up to 28 diesel powered trolleys serving the busy hospital district and Little Havana neighborhood. Operation and maintenance of the trolleys are funded by federal Stimulus dollars and money from half-cent transit surtax funds. Additionally through its Capital Improvement and Planning Departments the City has instituted a number of projects and programs (funded via various public and private mechanisms) to increase bicycle infrastructure (bike lanes, parking etc.) throughout the City. Specifically, efforts have been undertaken and plans are in place to increase bicycle infrastructure around and leading to public transit hubs in the City. In 2010 the City launched its 'Miami 21' initiative which entails a holistic approach to land use and urban planning. Miami 21 will take into account all of the integral factors that will make each area within the City a unique, vibrant place to live, learn, work and play. Six elements serve as the lynchpins in the development of the blueprint of Miami: Zoning (Miami 21 Zoning Code), Economic Development, Historic Preservation, Parks and Open Spaces, Arts and Culture, and Transportation. Under Miami 21, several requirements have been adopted into the Code of the City of Miami to spur Transit Oriented Development (TOD). http://www.miami21.org(25.7890972°, -80.2040435°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
887City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402014Urban Land Use > Eco-district development strategyUrban Land UseEco-district development strategyOldest ecodistrict is 10 years old.(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
888Yoenggwang county48580South KoreaYoenggwang2014Education > Climate change-focused curriculumEducationClimate change-focused curriculum(35.2771719°, 126.5119874°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
889Tokyo Metropolitan Government31111JapanTokyoC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Building performance rating and reportingEnergy Demand in BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingLow-Carbon Building Benchmark This scheme assesses performance of energy conservation for small and medium-sized facilities. In order to spread low-carbon buildings, it is necessary for buildings to be assessed their environmental performance appropriately by investors and tenants. To give them enough information for assessment, TMG has set seven ranks as a benchmark for energy performance of existing tenant buildings based on emission intensity. Investors and tenants can see them on the TMG website to judge the energy performance of buildings appropriately.(35.6896342°, 139.6921007°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
890City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402014Transport > Improve the accessibility to public transit systemsTransportImprove the accessibility to public transit systemsPublic transit expansion(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
891Suwon city44185South KoreaSuwon2014Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in BuildingsEnergy efficiency/retrofit measures22467.08- Eco-friendly construction - Mandating GHG emission reduction(37.2635727°, 127.0286009°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
892City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402014Other: Education > climate change-focused curriculumOtherEducation > climate change-focused curriculumThe city provides energy advice service to real estate owners and businesses.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
893Comune di Ferrara36286ItalyFerrara2014Waste > Integrated waste managementWasteIntegrated waste management80000(44.8357395°, 11.6189949°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
894Mexico City31172MexicoMexico CityC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in BuildingsEnergy efficiency/retrofit measuresSustainable Housing Program: Incorporates the use of sound environmental technologies in new houses built and existing buildings of social interest. Until March 2014, there were reduced 46,395 tons CO2e.(19.4326077°, -99.133208°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
895City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402014Energy Demand in Buildings > Switching to low-carbon fuelsEnergy Demand in BuildingsSwitching to low-carbon fuelsAll oil-boilers are replaced with biofuel-boilers, heat pumps or district heating.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
896City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402014Waste > Recycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesWasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesThere are two optical sorting plants where plastic and food waste are separated from residual waste. All household food waste is collected for anaerobic treatment in the city’s own biogas plant and production of bio methane, which fuels city busses, and soil enhancer which returns vital minerals and humus to farming soils. Garden waste from households, parks and professional gardeners are received for composting. The outcome from the composting is returned to private and professional gardeners.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
897Addis Ababa City Administration31146EthiopiaAddis AbabaC402014Waste > Landfill managementWasteLandfill managementconstruction of modern land fill area out of the city boundary and solid waste separation at the source to minimize the amount of waste to be loaded to the land fill.(9.0342453°, 38.7636287°)(9.145°, 40.489673°)
898Imsil County51242KoreaImsil-gun2014Education > Climate change-focused curriculumEducationClimate change-focused curriculum(35.6110549°, 127.2826599°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
899City of Denver32550USADenver2014Transport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesTransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles0Denver has purchased 12 eletric vehicle charging stations available for public use. The city continues to have private investment in charging stations as a result of national program initiatives.(39.737567°, -104.9847179°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
900City of Lagos31167NigeriaLagosC402014Waste > Landfill managementWasteLandfill managementThere are 3 major controlled dumpsites and 2 temporary sites serving Lagos State. Olushosun dumpsite is situated in the Northern part of Lagos within Ikeja Local Government and receives approximately 40% of the total waste deposits from Lagos. The size is 42.7 hectares with a residual life span of 20 years, Abule Egba Dumpsite this site occupies a land of about 10.2 hectares in the Western part of Lagos in Alimosho LocalmGovernment and receives waste from the densely populated area. The residual life span is approximately 8 years while the 3rd is the Solous Sites: Situated along Lagos State University – IBA Road. Soluos II - is on 7.8 hectares of land with average life span of 5 years ,Soluos III- a new site with approximately 5 hectares of land with average life span of 5 years. Each of this dumpsite receives an average of about 2,250 m3 of waste per day. The other temporary sites comprise of Owutu (Ikorodu), Sangotedo (Eti–Osa) and Temu (Epe) dumpsites. These sites serve as back–ups for the other three main landfill sites, and also have an advantage of proximity and also receive an average waste of about 1,864.29m3 per day.(6.5243793°, 3.3792057°)(9.081999°, 8.675277°)

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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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