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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
1501Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402015WaterWater recycling and reclamation(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
1502City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsImproving quality of bus and tramlines(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
1503Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region31169Hong KongHong KongC402015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesTo promote the use of biodiesel as motor vehicle fuel, the Government adopted a duty-free policy for motor vehicle biodiesel in 2007 and introduced a regulatory control, under the Air Pollution Control (Motor Vehicle Fuel) (Amendment) Regulation, for motor vehicle biodiesel to help safeguard its quality in 2010.(22.2880809°, 114.1398015°)(22.396428°, 114.109497°)
1504City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationThe City has attracted a solar thermal product manufacturer and used its products to reduce the cost of heating hot water in more than 20 City buildings by 70%.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1505Gemeente Rotterdam31179NetherlandsRotterdamC402015Energy SupplyCo-firing biomass in coal-fired power plants(51.9163716°, 4.4509382°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
1506Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationThe city plans to develop such a system adapted to the urban condition.(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1507City of Paris31175FranceParisC402015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles620000(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
1508City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationOne Bin for All is a revolutionary idea for residents to discard all materials in one bin, treating ”trash” as valuable assets, dramatically increasing recycling using game changing technologies. This cost-neutral, technological innovation is a paradigm shift, changing how people think about waste and recycling. The concept of “trash” will be extinct and replaced by an understanding that all discarded material has value and can be recycled. Houston will apply proven technologies and new processes, redefining municipal solid waste from a liability to a valuable asset. This first-of-its-kind innovation uses technology in a way that has never been done before. This approach has the potential for cities across the globe to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save money and create high value materials. Houston’s innovation will: • Provide every residence with curbside One Bin for All services; • Decrease the volume of waste sent to landfills; • Reduce air pollution; and, • Manage waste and recycling costs. Allowing technology and new process systems to sort household materials and derive an initial 55% diversion rate, and upwards of 75% with composting, anaerobic digestion and catalytic conversion (biomass-to-fuel) is more efficient and effective. Proven technologies (shredders, sensors, density separators and optical scanners) have been used previously in the waste, mining, or refining industries, but combined in a new process will yield a much higher recycling rate. This innovation will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve air quality, provide an easy-to-use program for residents, save money and increase revenues.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1509City of Las Vegas10495USALas Vegas2015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportCities have invested heavily in alternative transportation networks, including hundreds of miles of bike lanes and trails. The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada has also constructed HOV lanes, three new transit centers and park and rides, and dedicated bus only lanes. It is also studying the construction of a light rail system.(36.1699412°, -115.1398296°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1510City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionThe Million Trees + Houston program is adding to the city’s Urban Forest by planting more than a million new trees in a three to five year period. The program is coordinated by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Trees for Houston. Other partners include Harris County, the Texas Department of Transportation, and the Quality of Life Coalition. In the interest of creating a greener, more livable city, many private corporations are joining the effort through a special “Gift of Trees” program. http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/forestry/milliontrees.html(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1511Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015WaterWastewater to energy initiativesWorks underway to produce district heating from wastewater heat at Tancheon sewage treatment center(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1512City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402015WaterWater metering and billing(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
1513Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Energy SupplySmart gridPilot area selection underway; system under development(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1514City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015WasteImprove the efficiency of waste collectionIn 2009, the Houston-Galveston Area Council held a workshop on the best management practices for transfer stations. The material presented was directed at both existing transfer station operators and those interested in developing a new transfer station.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1515City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesThe City avoids disposing between 1700 and 2000 ton a day of construction debris in the landfill by treating it in its arid plant. This recovered waste is then reused to fill construction sites.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
1516District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingThe District's Green Construction Code and Energy Conservation Code requires sub-metering for non-residential projects greater than 50,000 square feet.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1517City of Berlin31153GermanyBerlinC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented development(52.5200066°, 13.404954°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
1518Fafe50671PortugalFafe2015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucks (private)(41.4508217°, -8.1728619°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
1519Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentLow carbon industrial zonesSupport for low-carbon R&D and plans to create green industrial network(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1520City of Paris31175FranceParisC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations550000Improve and increase of the public transport offer : new tram, new metro, extension of opening hours...(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
1521City of Paris31175FranceParisC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programs1000000whole city scale programme and lobbying campaign to reduce waste(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
1522Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsMedia coverage; Monthly newsletter for schools, apartment management offices, residents(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1523Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles334 electric cars deployed from 2010 to 2012(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1524Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Energy SupplyOptimize traditional power/ energy productionFull-scale checkup at the expiration of durability period (launched in 1985)(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1525City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentThe Transit Friendly Development Guide designates each of the CTA's 144 rail stations with one of 7 typologies that are common across the rail system. The designations are intended to shape the public's expectations about potential development, while identifying the nearby zoning and infrastructure assets that maximise each station as a community anchor. The guide establishes potential development scenarios by using highly developed station areas along the system as models for growth. The Reconnecting Neighborhoods study is funded through the Regional Transportation Authority's Community Planning Program. It is part of the City of Chicago's efforts to transform how public and affordable housing are integrated into their neighborhoods and connected to surrounding blocks, nearby commercial and employment centers. The goal is to make recommendations on how the selected study areas can be reconnected to the City through improved access to public transportation, commercial services, and an improved pedestrian environment.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1526City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsStockholm has a constant development and expansion of bus shelters. It is vey close between bus shelters. In Stockholm, it is now more about development of the information on existing bus shelter.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1527City of San Francisco31182USASan FranciscoC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programs72150Achieve zero waste by 2020 through composting, recycling, take back and waste prevention and diversion programs.(37.7749295°, -122.4194155°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1528Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsKeeping the bus fee raise at the minimum level reflecting the inflation(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1529City of Porto46514PortugalPorto2015Private TransportTransportation demand management76000Increasing the use of buses and increasing the use of railway transport (metro and train).(41.1579438°, -8.6291053°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
1530City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesYes at the municipal recycling points. The city has certain "Recycling Centers" that are open and free to the public where the public can recycle electronics. This is a continous project.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1531Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402015Wastethe city owns a utility which collect separated wastes, separates them in-depth and send them to re-use centers(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1532City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingElectricity and heat demand is meassured individually.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
1533City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015WasteImprove the efficiency of waste collectionIn February 2015, Mayor Annise Parker personally delivered 96-gal recycling carts to residents in the Southeast community of Pecan Park, fulfilling the goal of city-wide automated curbside recycling for all residents with City of Houston solid waste collection. Council Member Robert Gallegos and City officials were also on hand to celebrate the final expansion and success of the Automated Recycling Program (ARP). In addition to the Automated Recycling Program, Mayor Parker implemented several other recycling initiatives during her terms in office including opening two new Neighborhood Depository & Recycling Centers, opening the Reuse Warehouse which diverts building material from the landfill, implementing the Business Recycling Program, implementing the Compostable Bag Program, installing Big Belly Solar Compactors and building partnerships with the private sector, such as Living Earth to recycle yard and tree waste, Cherry Companies to recycle concrete, the Houston Furniture Bank to recycle mattresses, CompuCycle to recycle electronics, the Carton Council to recycle shelf-stable & refrigerated cartons and American Textile Recycling Services to recycle textiles, clothes and shoes. http://houstontx.gov/solidwaste/press/mayor-annise-parker-delivers-promise-goal-met-city-wide-automated-curbside-recycling(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1534Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Outdoor LightingSmart lightingAll street lamps turned on and off accordingly with sunrise and sunset time(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1535Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas31159VenezuelaCaracasC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railHigh subsidies on gasoline (1 cents per gallon) create a disincentive for alternative fuels.(10.4696404°, -66.8037185°)(6.42375°, -66.58973°)
1536Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402015Energy SupplyThe city has built some solar plants on the roofs of public buildings and has the intention to increase the PV production.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1537City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Private TransportImprove the operations of shipping portsThe Port of Houston Authority has specific programs being developed to enhance the turnover of vehicles to be more efficient.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1538City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentIn addition to the existing 7.5-mile Main Street line, METRO opened the North Line open in December, 2013, and the East End and Southeast Lines opened in May 2015. The North Line extends the existing Red Line by 5.3 miles and runs through the heart of the historic Northside, a neighborhood rooted in rail that came into being with the expansion of the Hardy Rail Lines in the 1880s. The 3.3 mile East End Line (Green Line) travels along Harrisburg from the Magnolia Park Transit Center through the historic East End to a variety of downtown entertainment and business destinations. The Southeast Line (Purple Line) begins downtown and travels southeast along Capitol and Rusk to the Palm Center near MLK and Griggs. The 6.6 mile line travels through one of Houston's oldest African-American communities and connects to Texas Southern University and University of Houston.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1539City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionMemorial Park Conservancy (MPC) and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) have started planting new trees in Memorial Park, which suffered massive tree loss after a severe drought in 2011. The Memorial Park Forestry Conservation & Management Plan will work on replanting thosands of trees.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1540City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Private TransportTransportation demand managementMETRO HOT (High Occupancy Toll) Lanes allow drivers without passengers (single-occupant vehicles or SOVs) to use the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) Lane – for a toll. Traffic monitoring systems help METRO maintain traffic speeds to ensure optimal travel times for existing HOV Lane users, as well those using the METRO HOT Lanes. If speeds slow, single-occupant vehicles are not allowed in the HOV Lane. The lane is also be closed during peak traffic periods – specific to each METRO HOT Lane corridor - to single-occupant vehicles. METRO HOT Lanes benefits: -Provides new options for commuters -Increases safety and promotes quick response to accidents and issues in the lanes, thanks to additional camera monitoring -Improves air quality by reducing traffic congestion -Better utilizes existing HOV Lanes -Offers increased enforcement of the HOV Lane system -Revenue generated from tolls will contribute to the operation, maintenance and enforcement costs for METRO HOT Lanes Tolls are based on time of day and the congestion level of each METRO HOT Lane. METRO will publish the toll rate for specific corridors prior to opening, and tolls will be prominently displayed along each corridor. http://www.ridemetro.org/Services/HOTLanes/FAQs.aspx(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1541City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationSubsidy for solar panels on roofsdeentralised energy production, buying a share in a windmill(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
1542City of San Francisco31182USASan FranciscoC402015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reporting176640Renew the Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance to include time of sale energy performance standards(37.7749295°, -122.4194155°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1543City of Lisbon36159PortugalLisbon2015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles138539Renovating vehicles circulating in Lisbon with more efficient vehicles. Increasing the performance of tyres and the use of a correct tyre pressure. Improving the fuels used in road transport(38.7222524°, -9.1393366°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
1544City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresHi-RIS is a 3 year, $10 million pilot program offering low interest financing to multi-unit residential buildings to support energy efficiency and water conservation improvements(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1545Prefeitura de São Paulo31184BrazilSão PauloC402015WasteRecyclables and organics separation from other wasteThe municipality's collection of waste has 21 Centrals of recyclables and organic separation.(-23.5505199°, -46.6333094°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1546City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015WaterWater recycling and reclamationNew bus stops are created as needed with the development of the city. The closeness between stops is a balance between short walking distance and rapid public transportation. Ongoing.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1547Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015WasteLandfill managementBiologic treatment.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1548City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesThe city uses its Houston Drives Electric initiative to educate the public about electric vehicles. http://www.greenhoustontx.gov/ev/ 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 outlines the number of existing PEVs and equipment in the Houston region. http://www.electrictechnologycenter.com/pdf/Volume%201%20CCET%20-%20Texas%20Triangle%20Plan%20Oct%202012.pdf http://www.electrictechnologycenter.com/pdf/Volume%202%20CCET%20-%20Texas%20Triangle%20Plan%20Oct%202012.pdf http://www.electrictechnologycenter.com/pdf/Volume%203%20CCET%20-%20Texas%20Triangle%20Plan%20Oct%202012.pdf The City has also streamlined the EVSE permitting process for residential installations.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1549New York City3417USANew YorkC402015WasteImprove the efficiency of long-haul transport52500Build upon Zero Waste to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the solid waste sector.(40.7127837°, -74.0059413°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1550District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresThe Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, provides technical and financial assistance to help low-income residents reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. WAP performs energy audits and installs audit-recommended energy efficiency measures.(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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