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2015 - Cities Emissions Reduction Activities

Row numberCity NameAccount NoCountryCity Short NameC40Reporting YearEmissions reduction sectorEmissions reduction activityAnticipated emissions reduction (metric tonnes CO2e)Action descriptionCity LocationCountry Location
901Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transportFor students: education in cooperation with the Seoul Metropolitan Office For citizens: the city government directly invests in training professional bike trainers to educate citizens.(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
902City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingA mandatory energy reporting and benchmarking requirement for large commercial and multi-unit residential buildings, where owners could be required to annually report on their building’s energy and water consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is currently being explored by the City.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
903Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region31169Hong KongHong KongC402015WaterWastewater to energy initiativesThe newly built Sludge Treatment Facilitydeploys state-of-the-art incineration technology to convert sewage sludge treatment into energy;(22.2880809°, 114.1398015°)(22.396428°, 114.109497°)
904City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportSustainable Chicago 2015 goal 8, “Make Chicago the Most Bike and Pedestrian Friendly City in the Country.” Chicago is making biking and walking a priority because biking and walking are healthy, effective, and affordable ways of getting around the city. Making it easier for Chicagoans to bike and walk will help foster connections between communities, boost the local economy, and facilitate healthy lifestyles. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 8, “Make Chicago the Most Bike and Pedestrian Friendly City in the Country,” Chicago is launching a bike share system with 4,000 bicycles and 400 stations As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 8, “Make Chicago the Most Bike and Pedestrian Friendly City in the Country,” Chicago is launching a bike share system with 4,000 bicycles and 400 stations(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
905City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsA plan to speed up and make public transport flow more easily through the city was completed in 2013, and implementation of measures started.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
906City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresKey actions, as identified under Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 3, “Improve Citywide Energy Efficiency by 5%,” laid groundwork and Chicago is • Supporting homes & businesses to achieve 20% energy efficiency improvements through Retrofit Chicago, including residential energy efficiency zones and the Commercial Buildings Initiative. • Supporting & advancing the installation of smart meters in Chicago’s businesses and households. • Doubling the number of LEED-certified buildings. • Including energy efficiency technologies in all street lighting replacements.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
907City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railThe regional council has a pilot project of electric buses in an area of Stockholm called Ropsten with hopes of expanding the project to other areas of the city.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
908Mexico City31172MexicoMexico CityC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresScrapping of refrigerators(19.4326077°, -99.133208°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
909District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail45800WMATA's 20 year sustainability agenda sets a target for reducing energy consumption per vehicle mile by 15% through improving the energy efficiency of its operations. They have begun piloting wayside energy storage to store and reuses energy captured by Metrorail braking.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
910Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015WasteRecyclables and organics separation from other wasteSeparated disposal and collection of food waste from restaurants or large-sized catering facilities(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
911City of Los Angeles10894USALos AngelesC402015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operations(34.0522342°, -118.2436849°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
912District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentProposed amendments to the District's Zoning Code would eliminate parking minimum requirements in some areas of the city with access to transit.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
913City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingMultifamily housing of 20,000 square feet or greater must submit annual energy benchmarking reports to the City, and disclose the results to current or prospective buyers, lenders, or tenants upon request. Compliance rate is 99%.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
914Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresIncentives within green building regulation (Selo Verde)(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
915City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Private TransportAwareness and education 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. In addition, Harris County and many municipal utility districts have constructed over 160 miles of bikeways within the City limits.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
916Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesReplacement of obsolete equipment for more efficient ones.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
917District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingThe District of Columbia City Council in 2009 authorized Pepco, the local electric utility to replace the current meters with new smart meters for all of our customers in the District. The new smart meters allow customers see their daily, hourly, and 15-minute interval energy use through Pepco's website, and via download using the Green Button DownloadMyData standard.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
918City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402015WasteImprove the efficiency of waste collection(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
919City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402015Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumptionCSA is increasingly on the agenda in Oslo. There are local groups promoting it, encouraging local farmers to start CSA. A new strategy on agriculture has proposed that the municipality investigates CSA on farms owned by the municipality. The strategy is not yet adopted.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
920Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railThe state gives vehicle tax rebates for cars with CNG(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
921City of Atlanta1093USAAtlanta2015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generation102000Encouragement and support of the use of renewable energy in the residential sector and municipal operations (see Atlanta Climate Action Plan attached in section 1.5a).(33.7489954°, -84.3879824°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
922City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresIn January 2014, Houston City Council approved another five percent increase in the Houston Residential Energy Conservation Code. With this increase the local minimum energy efficiency requirements for new construction of one and two family homes, townhouses and apartments up to three stories in height is 15 percent above what is mandated by state law. This is the third year in a row the local code has been increased by five percent. Beginning February 1, 2014, the City of Houston Energy Code for residential structures requires that new buildings achieve 15% efficiency above the currently adopted Houston Energy Code (i.e. 15% above IECC 2009). The City has the authority to set residential building energy codes that meet or are more stringent than the statewide code. Houston is the first city in Texas to be 10% above IECC 2009. Per an ordinance adopted in 2011, City Council will vote again at the end of 2013 to adopt 15% above IECC 2009, putting Houston in compliance with IECC 2012. The City has the authority to set residential building energy codes that meet or are more stringent than the statewide code.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
923City of Sydney31114AustraliaSydneyC402015Private TransportCar sharing schemes allow people to drive when they need to, without the hassle and cost of car ownership. As of the end of June 19,673 city residents and businesses were members of a car share company. A single car share vehicle can take up to ten cars off the road, and cater for up to twenty car share members. This takes pressure off limited inner city street parking, and increases the use of walking, cycling and public transport. The City has provided approximately 600 on-street car share parking spaces. In addition, our new local planning controls will increase the number of car sharing spaces provided in new commercial and residential developments(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
924Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402015Mass TransitSmart public transportCurrently available on Bus, Train and underground services(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
925City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Mass TransitSmart public transportThe METRO Q® Fare Card is an electronic wallet for METRO riders. This unique card contains a computer chip that stores riders' cash balance directly onto the card. Fares are automatically deducted from the card each time a person rides, just like a debit card. The METRO Q®, which stands for “quick,” also provides free transfers and tracks progress toward earning five free trips for every 50 paid trips.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
926District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015BuildingsSwitching to low-carbon fuelsElectric Choice, since January 2001, allows for all residential and commercial electricity customers in the District to choose their supplier of generation and transmission (G&T) services. There are several suppliers that offer 100% renewable energy options.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
927City of Lexington50548USALexington2015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentTown Branch Trails, Bike/Walk Trails(38.0405837°, -84.5037164°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
928Fafe50671PortugalFafe2015Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologies(41.4508217°, -8.1728619°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
929City of Cleveland35859USACleveland2015Mass TransitSmart public transport84000Increase the use of public transit through incentives, system improvements, and outreach and education. This includes bus, train, and bus rapid transit. Use of public transit has increased in Cleveland for three years in a row.(41.49932°, -81.6943605°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
930City of Lexington50548USALexington2015WasteRecyclables and organics separation from other wasteWaste reduction by increasing recycling(38.0405837°, -84.5037164°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
931City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesAs a key action from SC 2015 Goal 11 “Strengthen the Infrastructure to Advance Vehicle Efficiency,” Chicago is aiming to achieve a taxi fleet of 75%-80% hybrid or compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. Chicago’s hybrid and CNG (“green”) taxi fleet is competitive and growing. On average, there are 6700 to 6800 active taxicabs on any given day. In 2011, green taxis were added to the fleet as a result of the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection’s Green Taxi Program. Today, 40% of the fleet is green. At Chicago’s airports, green taxis move to the front of the passenger line, thanks to a 12-month pilot to encourage alternative-fuel vehicle use. And, in 2012, a new rate structure was introduced to encourage fleet owners to buy more fuel-efficient taxis.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
932City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentBuilding standardsOne of the goals for the Houston Green Office Challenge was to help participants achieve Energy Star or LEED certifications for their buildings. The City had 400 participants in this voluntary program. Houston is #5 in the nation for the number of LEED certified buildings and was ranked #8 in Energy STAR buildings in 2015.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
933City of Dallas35860USADallas2015Private TransportTransportation demand management6579Reduction in single-rider vehicle miles travelled by 10% annually over previous year through 2015(32.7801399°, -96.8004511°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
934City of Lexington50548USALexington2015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingResidential Energy Kits(38.0405837°, -84.5037164°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
935City of Paris31175FranceParisC402015Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transport5000promote cycling: bike paths, traffic adjustments for cyclists, bike-free service, pedestrian zones, specific urban planning to improve safety and pleasure for pedestrians and bikes and reduce room for cars(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
936Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsupgrading old installations in stations(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
937Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operations(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
938Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402015Outdoor LightingSmart lighting(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
939Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015WasteImprove the efficiency of waste collectionThe national government takes responsibility of integrated management.(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
940Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015WaterWastewater to energy initiativesProjects - Wastewater for power generation Biofuel production using material from the grease trap is the use of material removed by trucks "papa-fossas" of boxes of fat, which is released in ETE Alegria, as a source of biofuels. For this, the demulsification of fat occurs, processing and biodiesel production, aiming its use in power generation, so associated with biomethane. Biofuel production using scum consists in use and reuse of scum (consisting of water-insoluble organic material) which appears as supernatant in which the operation is subjected sewer primary (swimming ponds) ETE Alegria. The foam is used as starting material to test and refine on a pilot installation, the catalytic esterification technology for obtaining biodiesel, which has lower emissions than diesel conventionally used.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
941City of Edmonton43912CanadaEdmonton2015Community-Scale DevelopmentEco-district development strategy16. Keeping Citizens Informed Each month, a brief update that shares progress on the City’s Environmental Strategy, The Way We Green, is circulated to 480 online subscribers. Each Spring and Fall, the You’re Gonna Love Green newsletter is distributed to 4,300 online and 8,600 mail subscribers.(53.544389°, -113.4909267°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
942Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented development- Work to expand parking lot sharing in buildings, schools and apartments - Parking lot limitation for new buildings in the center and sub-centers(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
943City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionThe environmental impacts of certain public and private development proposals must be assessed by the City of Seattle per the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and the Seattle SEPA Ordinance (Chapter 25.05, Seattle Municipal Code or SMC). Develoment projects required to meet the Seattle Green Factor development code requirement, must reach a minimum score established by zoning. A “menu” of landscape credits can be obtained for various features, including green roofs, rain gardens, vegetated walls, and trees and shrubs. Bonus credits are available for plantin along the sidewalk, using native plants, or creating a food garden.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
944City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationEnwave's Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) is the world's largest lake-source cooling system. Ice cold lake water is circulated through a heat exchange system which is then directed to 30 downtown Toronto office towers and buildings.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
945City of Sydney31114AustraliaSydneyC402015WasteRecyclables and organics separation from other wasteThe City is supporting a community composting group, which has a management and site plan in place. The site was prepared in July of 2014 and the group started composting in August 2014. The group operated under a six month trial from August 2014. Monthly audits of their four compost bins are being conducted. The Group has a total of 15 members and good support from neighbours. The project was due for review in January 2015. Community composting guidelines and more are available on the City website.(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
946City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThrough Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 8, “Make Chicago the Most Bike and Pedestrian Friendly City in the Country,” the City has created a framework to advance bicycling and walking. Bicycling and walking are healthy, effective, and affordable ways of getting around the city. Making it easier for Chicagoans to bike and walk will help foster connections between communities, boost our local economy, and facilitate healthy lifestyles. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 8, “Make Chicago the Most Bike and Pedestrian Friendly City in the Country,” Chicago is adding 100 miles of protected bicycle facilities The Bike 2015 Plan is driving an increase in bicycle use, including through the extension of bike lanes throughout the city. Goals include the establishment of a bikeway network that serves all Chicago residents and neighbourhoods.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
947Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402015WasteRecyclables and organics separation from other waste(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
948City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationCommunity Energy Planning (CEP) is an area-based approach to energy planning that models energy needs for existing and future development. The objective of CEP is to integrate energy considerations, including the energy components in water, solid waste and transportation choices, early into the land use planning process and seize opportunities for the following embedded energy solutions such as conservation and peak demand reduction, resilience and powering growth.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
949Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region31169Hong KongHong KongC402015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesTo demonstrate the Government's commitment to introducing EVs, a high-level Steering Committee on the Promotion of Electric Vehicles was set up in 2009 to recommend a strategy to promote the use of EVs in Hong Kong The Government has been working with the private sector in expanding the EV charging infrastructure in Hong Kong. There are now over 1,100 EV chargers for public use in different locations across the territory. The Government has also launched a pilot scheme that enables suppliers of electric taxis to provide charging services for electric taxis by installing quick chargers at the Government car parks.(22.2880809°, 114.1398015°)(22.396428°, 114.109497°)
950Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Energy SupplyOptimize traditional power/ energy productionTransition from heating oil to natural gas completed(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(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 2015. 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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