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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
1001City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402015Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumptionOslo has made an action Plan for Sustainable Food. Some of the actions proposed are to reduce food waste, reduc the consumption of meat and more ecological food.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
1002City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresAppliance rebates are available for energy efficient models of clothes washers and refrigerators through Seattle City Light (Seatttle's municipal electric utility).(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1003Singapore Government35993SingaporeSingaporeC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresRecognition and learning opportunities for companies that aspire to be more energy efficient. The Energy Efficiency National Partnership (EENP) is a voluntary partnership programme that supports companies in their energy efficiency efforts through learning network activities, provision of energy efficiency-related resources, incentives and recognition. http://www.e2singapore.gov.sg/Programmes/Energy_Efficiency_National_Partnership.aspx(51.9055346°, 4.4742753°)(1.352083°, 103.819836°)
1004Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentBrownfield redevelopment programsWork to restore natural characteristics and create eco-friendly space(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1005City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsAs a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015’s Goal 20, “Increase Access to Recycling and Improve Policies to Promote Waste Reduction and Reuse,” Chicago is Piloting and scaling best practices to waste reductions at major festivals. he City has partnered with Recyclebank to trial a unique incentive program for recycling. Selected blue carts have been retrofitted with an ID chip that reads the weight of the recycled materials collected by that household. Points are earned for every pound of recyclables diverted from the waste stream. Points can be redeemed for discounts at local and national businesses. A recycling drop off facility is available for collection of household chemicals, computer related equipment, TVs, music equipment, VHS and DVD players, games consoles, computer cables, Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs. Items with sufficient BTU value, such as oil and gasoline, are sent to secondary fuel or fuel blending facilities. Items such as batteries are sent to a recycling facility, where the metal components are removed and recycled. Some items are sent to specially constructed incinerators. If items can't be recycled or incinerated, they are sent to landfills for hazardous waste. Computers received at the facility have their hard drives wiped clean, before being reused or broken apart, with each material recycled or properly disposed of. Useable paints, stains & other cleaners are available for free at the facility's material exchange room. In 2007, Chicago City Council amended the ordinance governing small scale residential compost operations into 2 categories. You may compost up to 10 cubic yards of lawn and garden waste, or up to 5 cubic yards of food and yard waste in-vessel. Larger amounts may be allowed with a permit. Small-scale compost operations, as defined by the ordinance, are exempt from City permit requirements. Back yard composting is encouraged for those people who do not have organic waste collection, or for food scraps which are not accepted in the blue cart yard waste collection program. The City hosts Sustainable Backyard Workshops to teach people about back yard composting. Rebates are provided towards purchasing a compost bin. The Chicago Home Composting Program provides advice.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1006City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesFree City compost depots are open from April to October. Residents can claim up to one cubic metre of leaf compost for home use.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1007City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015BuildingsSwitching to low-carbon fuelsResidents are able to purchase green electricity from Seattle City Light as part of their Green Up program.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1008City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingThe municipal electric utility, Seattle City Light, is deploying smart meters. Currently the largest accounts are served with this technologywhich enables energy interval data service. This is scheduled to be expanded in the coming years.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1009City of Benicia49787USABenicia2015WaterWater metering and billing0City sponsored a Residential Water Incentive Program and offered toilet and clothes washer rebates, laundry to landscape graywater kits, and shower start shower heads. The City issued: 17 clothes washer rebates ($75/each) 35 toilet rebates ($100/each) 30 showerheads (free) 30 graywater kits (free)(38.049365°, -122.1585777°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1010Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region31169Hong KongHong KongC402015BuildingsCarbon emissions reduction from industryLaunched a set of carbon audit guidelines for buildings in 2008. Users and managers of buildings can use the guidelines to assess the carbon emissions from their buildings, to explore room for improvement and to develop emission reduction measures so that their buildings can achieve a smaller carbon footprint with less operating expenses through improving energy efficiency and waste reduction. The Government has also been taking the lead to conduct carbon audits for government buildings and public facilities;(22.2880809°, 114.1398015°)(22.396428°, 114.109497°)
1011City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Private TransportTransportation demand managementThe congestion tax is a charge imposed on certain vehicles for passages in and out of Stockholm’s inner city, between the hours of 06:30 and 18:30, Monday to Friday. When the congestion charge was introduced, traffic decreased by 20%. Congestion was originally an attempt and is now made permanent.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1012Gemeente Rotterdam31179NetherlandsRotterdamC402015Private TransportThe use of LNG. The aim is to have 50 inland vessels, 50 coastal vessels and 500 trucks using LNG in 2015. And 10.000 trucks in 2025.(51.9163716°, 4.4509382°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
1013Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationThe city encourages new buildings to adopt geothermal energy.(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1014New York City3417USANew YorkC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures52500The existing Greener, Greater Buildings Plan (GGBP) laws focus on creating transparency about energy and water use in the City’s large existing buildings and providing information to building owners and other decision-makers. The laws are meant to help owners and decision-makers prioritize investments reduce their energy and water consumption and save money. These laws will also be critical to the success of the Retrofi t Accelerator by providing information about where effi ciency and clean energy investments will have the greatest opportunities for cost savings and GHG reductions. The GGBP currently requires all buildings in the City over 50,000 square feet in floor area (or multiple buildings on a single lot that are collectively over 100,000 square feet in area) to measure their energy use annually and undertake a more detailed assessment of building systems and equipment once every ten years. Expanding the GGBP to cover mid-sized buildings over 25,000 square feet in area would allow the City to deliver the benefi ts of energy upgrades to more buildings.(40.7127837°, -74.0059413°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1015City of Yokohama31113JapanYokohamaC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentUrban agricultureLow-carbon storage through conditioning of the production environment Promotion of energy conservation in greenhouses for agricultural production(35.4437078°, 139.6380256°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
1016Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationSupport under the framework of Green Home Project (by the national government) and BRP(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1017City of Paris31175FranceParisC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generation150000(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
1018City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsIn 2014, Chicago's City Council passed a new ordinance banning plastic bags in large stores and franchises. The ordinance takes effect in 2015, and coverage expands after the first year of implementation.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1019City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railSustainable Chicago 2015 goal 12, “Reduce Municipal Fossil Fuel Consumption by 10%.” Chicago continues to reduce fuel consumption in City operations by purchasing more efficient vehicles and by using its fleet more effectively. By doing so, the City will save taxpayers money and help reduce citywide transportation emissions. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 12, “Reduce Municipal Fossil Fuel Consumption by 10%,” Chicago is reducing the energy intensity of CTA rail service by 12% from 2011 levels.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1020Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentBuilding more public transfer hubs (e.g. Sadang station)(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1021Stadt Zürich35449SwitzerlandZurich2015Energy SupplyLow 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°)
1022Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015WasteLandfill managementMethane gas to Energy at Nanji Island Landfill site(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1023District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015WaterWater recycling and reclamationDC Water, the District's water utility has implemented the High Usage Notification Application (HUNA) as a free service to proactively notify customers of high water use - including unknown household leaks, sprinklers accidentally left running or ruptured washing machine hoses. The HUNA has generated more than 18,000 notifications to customers since January 2006.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1024City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsIMEX is a free listing service designed to help businesses find markets for industrial by-products, surplus materials and wastes. Businesses, offices, schools, and individuals "advertise" their surplus/unwanted materials, or materials that they are seeking,(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1025City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015BuildingsSwitching to low-carbon fuelsCommunity Power Works for Home program offers additional carbon reduction incentives for homes oil-heated homes that conduct energy upgrades.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1026Singapore Government35993SingaporeSingaporeC402015BuildingsBuilding codes and standardsBuildings are evaluated and certified by its environmental impact and performance through a green building rating system called the Green Mark Scheme, which was specially formulated for the tropics by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). In addition, BCA has in place various incentive schemes that helps accelerate the rate of buildings achieving better energy efficiency standards. The Green Mark Gross Floor Area (GM-GFA) scheme incentivises developers to achieve higher-tier Green Mark ratings in order to receive additional floor area; and the Green Mark Incentive Scheme for Design Prototype (GMIS-DP) incentivises projects that strive for greater energy efficiency by placing more emphasis at the design stage. The Green Mark Incentive Scheme for Existing Buildings (GMIS-EB) encourages building owners of existing private commercial developments to implement energy efficient solutions and to conduct energy audit in their existing buildings while the Green Mark Incentive Scheme for Existing Buildings and Premises (GMIS-EBP) incentivises small and medium enterprise building owners and tenants to undertake Energy Improvement Works in existing private commercial buildings and tenanted premises. Recognising the difficulties building owners face when applying for banks loans, BCA launched the Building Retrofit Energy Efficiency Financing (BREEF) Scheme which provides credit facilities for eligible parties to carry out energy efficiency retrofits under an Energy Performance Contract arrangement.(51.9055346°, 4.4742753°)(1.352083°, 103.819836°)
1027City of Gibraltar50650GibraltarGibraltar2015Energy SupplyOptimize traditional power/ energy productionDepartment of the Environment and Climate Change is carrying out an Energy Efficiency Awareness Campaign; aiming to reduce consumption of both energy and water.(36.1407734°, -5.3535994°)(36.140751°, -5.353585°)
1028City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Mass TransitSmart public transportThe Houston Drives Electric website updates its charging station map periodically to show where public EV charging is available. The City is a partner in the Center for Commercialization of Electric Technologies and helped with the Texas Triangle Plug-in Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan, which was released in October 2012. Appendix 3B summarizes activities that encourage or facilitate PEVs and outline the number of existing PEVs and equipment in the Houston region. http://www.greenhoustontx.gov/ev/(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1029City of Benicia49787USABenicia2015Finance and Economic DevelopmentDeveloping the green economy200The Business Resource Incentive Program provides resource management analysis and reimbursement for Benicia Industrial Park businesses and property owners. Recommendations are customized to the unique operating environment of each business. 25 businesses participated; close to $200k in annual savings to businesses. *annual reductions(38.049365°, -122.1585777°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1030City of Helsinki8242FinlandHelsinki2015Community-Scale DevelopmentBuilding standardsEnergy efficiency requirements for all buildings built on city-owned land, pilot projects with new technology in new areas(60.1733244°, 24.9410248°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
1031Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operations- 12 artery lanes (115.3 km in total) available as of Dec. 2012 - Additional 4 artery lanes (19.2 km) to open by 2016(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1032City of Berlin31153GermanyBerlinC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations(52.5200066°, 13.404954°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
1033City of Atlanta1093USAAtlanta2015Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumption5000Promote the development and marketing of products from urban gardens and vertical farms and reduce food deserts (see Atlanta Climate Action Plan attached in section 1.5a)(33.7489954°, -84.3879824°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1034City of Paris31175FranceParisC402015Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumptionAn important programme to bring agriculture closer to Paris, to improve quality...(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
1035Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Private TransportTransportation demand managementWorking on revising relevant regulations to readjust the traffic inducement charge to a realistic level(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1036Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationRevised ordinance to reduce the public facility rent from 5% to 1%(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1037Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionCity Reforestation Program has 25 years of experience and has already recovered 3000 hectares of degraded sites. The main concept of reforestation projects of the city is based on the principle of bio-diversity, through the restoration of original ecosystems of the Mata Atlantica.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1038City of Boston35268USABostonC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentTOD is a major theme of planning and project review in Boston and is included as an important theme in the City's climate action plan.(42.3584308°, -71.0597732°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1039Municipality of Belo Horizonte35848BrazilBelo Horizonte2015Community-Scale DevelopmentBrownfield redevelopment programsIt is in discussion inside the Plan for GHC Reduction - PREGEE(38.5198325°, -8.8695345°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1040City of Benicia49787USABenicia2015Private TransportTransportation demand management0.7Updating the Stop Sign Warrant application is a simple, no-cost action that can bring attention to emissions related to installing or removing a stop sign in Benicia. When an application is submitted, the Traffic, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Safety Committee already evaluates traffic counts, circulation, efficiency, speed, and safety. It does not currently evaluate any increase or decrease in GHG emissions as a result of stop sign installation or removal. A typical vehicle always burns some amount of fuel when the engine is on, even when the vehicle is not moving (idling), although modern vehicles use much less fuel when idling than in motion. Since burning fuel releases air pollutants and GHGs, cutting down on idling time can help improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Stop signs result in idling, so when examining whether to add or remove a stop sign, it is important to look at the emissions that would result. *reductions that could be avoided if committee voted 'no' to a new stop sign; estimated reductions are per stop sign installed assuming at least 300 vehicles pass through the intersection (minimum required if a new stop sign is installed).(38.049365°, -122.1585777°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1041Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Energy SupplySmart gridEnergy storage devices installed on 2 units of subway line #9 (1,000 kW) and 1 unit of subway line #7 (1,350 kW)(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1042City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402015Private TransportImprove the efficiency of freight systemsseveral pilots in the inner city. Now in phase of upscaling(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
1043Comune di Padova36494ItalyPadova2015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generation49920Installation of high-efficiency district heating produced by cogeneration plants(45.411639°, 11.8783489°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1044City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsThe City Government started implementing in 2010 a network of exclusive lanes for bus and taxi circulation in order to reap the benefits of these forms of transportation while addressing the issues that have traditionally undercut their effectiveness. This change in circulation follows the environmental urban plan (a law passed by the local legislature unanimously), and also implies transforming one-way avenues into two-way ones, in order to increase passenger flow. In fact, an immediate result of this program has been journey time reduction. Preferential lanes for public transportation and counter- flow lanes do account for the reduction of 10% to 35% of journey time reduction.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
1045Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg35868GermanyHamburg2015WasteWaste prevention policies and programs"Recycling-Offensive"(53.5510846°, 9.9936818°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
1046City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsSustainable Chicago 2015’s sixth focus area advances Waste and Recycling. Goal 20, “Increase Access to Recycling and Improve Policies to Promote Waste Reduction and Reuse,” set goals to specifically advance this work. The majority of Chicago’s waste can be diverted from taking up space in landfills. Recycling and composting are two paths for turning the waste stream into a resource stream. Reducing and reusing materials, especially construction and demolition debris, can also dramatically reduce the waste stream. Chicago aims to help put programs and policies in place to encourage less waste and promote recycling.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1047Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region31169Hong KongHong KongC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesAction 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 2017; tender preparatory work for the second phase of OWTF that would treat 300 tonnes of food waste each day is in progress.(22.2880809°, 114.1398015°)(22.396428°, 114.109497°)
1048City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationIn 2014, the Chicago Solar Express streamlined Chicago’s solar permitting process, reducing residential permit costs and approval timing to 1 day. Also in 2014, the City of Chicago offered Solar Chicago, a solar bulk purchase program that enabled residents and small business to participate in preferred pricing for rooftop solar. Inspections and installations are currently in-progress, targeting more than 500 KW of additional solar capacity(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1049City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresSeattle Energy Code requires commercial buildings to meet minimum daylight requirements, and requires automatic controls on lighting within daylighting zones so that lights turn off when sufficient daylight is available.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1050District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThe 2005 Bicycle Master Plan recommended new routes and improvements to existing off-road bicycle routes. Projects to expand or improve 9 trails are currently underway. The MoveDC plan recommends additional off-street shared-use paths.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)

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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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