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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
1551City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresSeattle City Light (our municipal electric utility) offers incentives for energy efficiency measures in industrial buildings. They can perform an energy survey, pay for an energy analysis/study, and pay up to 70% of project costs.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1552City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThere are 164 miles of signed bike routes.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1553Singapore Government35993SingaporeSingaporeC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationWe are exploring ways to increase our use of solar energy. Among the renewable energy options, solar energy presents the best opportunities for Singapore although its potential is limited by our land area and cloud cover. We are actively investing in R&D and test-bedding to improve the efficiency and lower the price of solar technologies for adoption on a larger scale. The industry is also adopting innovative financing models such as solar leasing, whereby an organisation can lease solar panels under long term contracts with the leasing company which is responsible for designing, financing, maintaining and operating the solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. In addition, we are also conducting solar test beds in 30 residential precincts over a five-year period. We aim to raise the adoption of solar power in our system from about 33 MWp of installed capacity today, to 350 MWp by 2020. This is roughly equivalent to 5% of 2020 peak electricity demand.(51.9055346°, 4.4742753°)(1.352083°, 103.819836°)
1554Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas31159VenezuelaCaracasC402015WaterA national project called ' Proyecto Guaire' had set as a target treting 100% of sewage before disposing it to the Guaire river. A large PR campaign accompanied the launch of the project, however to date, few advancements have been made and only 4% of the sewage is treated.(10.4696404°, -66.8037185°)(6.42375°, -66.58973°)
1555City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentBrownfield redevelopment programs(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
1556City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015WaterWater metering and billingThe City of Toronto is implementing a mandatory water meter program that will replace or install new automated meters in every home and business in the city to provide an equitable system for all Toronto Water customers. The meters will make owners and tenants of these properties accountable for water conservation.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1557Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesWorks underway to produce feeds and energy from food waste(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1558City of San Francisco31182USASan FranciscoC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresTraining, technical assistance and incentives for energy and water retrofits.(37.7749295°, -122.4194155°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1559Stadt Zürich35449SwitzerlandZurich2015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationSolar thermal: In 2011 the extension of solar thermal collectors was around 1500 m2. This corresponds to a factor of 1.5 in comparison to the mean value of the last 10 years. Heat Pumps: Under the Electricity Saving Funds around 90 heat pump systems have been installed in 2011. This equals a total of 3.5 million kWh in heat production, corresponding to a heat demand of around 700 homes.(47.3686498°, 8.5391825°)(46.818188°, 8.227512°)
1560Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015WasteLandfill managementCTR-Seropédica has been constructed with triple inferior impermeabilization; and leachate treatment.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1561City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationThe City is constructing anaerobic digestion facilities to process the organic materials collected through the green bin program. The biogas will be caputred and used to generate enough electricity annually to power approximately 1700 homes.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1562City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesResidents may dispose of their Tree Waste at their curbside. Tree Waste is collected during ODD numbered months. This method of collecting large waste comes with the benefits of diverting materials that can be recycled from landfills, saving landfill space and valuable tax dollars. “Tree Waste” is defined as “clean” wood waste such as tree limbs, branches, and stumps.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1563Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transport62.1km-long bike-only lane(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1564Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsbuilding more bus stops in consideration of demand(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1565City of Baltimore35853USABaltimore2015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionThe City of Baltimore launched its Growing Green Initiative in 2014. The Growing Green Initiative is a program that looks to turn vacant and underutilized buildings and land from liabilities into assets - through expansion and creation of vibrant green space across the City.(39.2903848°, -76.6121893°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1566City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsThe solid waste utility has an extensive outreach program using multiple media and participation in local events and also provide translated informational materials.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1567City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentUrban agricultureseveral pilots(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
1568Singapore Government35993SingaporeSingaporeC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsIncrease 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 75% public transport modal split by 2030, up from 64% in 2013. The Government will create more connections through the construction of two new rail lines and three new extensions. By 2030, the rail network will have doubled from the existing 178km in 2013 to about 360km, and 8 in 10 homes will be located within a 10-minute walk from a train station.(51.9055346°, 4.4742753°)(1.352083°, 103.819836°)
1569Ville de Montreal35894CanadaMontreal2015Buildings1281000(45.5086699°, -73.5539925°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1570City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesOrganic are collected and composted.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1571City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucks(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
1572District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsThe District Department of Transportation in 2014 completed a 10-year circulator plan to expand routes and service for the DC Circulator, the District's $1 USD, 10 minute interval bus service.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1573City of Boston35268USABostonC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesThe City is facilitating residential recycling by providing larger and more convenient recycling bins to all residents. The City already provides curbside recycling pickup for all residents in Boston. For several years, the City has been actively exploring the possibility of expanding organic waste composting facilities serving the city.(42.3584308°, -71.0597732°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1574District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Private TransportTransportation demand managementThere are currently several major car sharing operators in the District. The District has supported the growth of car sharing by providing curbside parking permits to operators.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1575City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsA volume-based rate is charged for solid waste services/programs. Funding is used to pay for waste diversion activities required to reach the target of 70% diversion from landfill. The rate charge varies according to the volume of garbage set out for collection. Linking costs to volume of garbage means residents who reduce garbage pay less(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1576Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucksReplacing old diesel garbage trucks with natural gas vehicles(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1577City of Benicia49787USABenicia2015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generation0The City is currently in the process of developing an RFP so it can develop a 3 MW wind generation facility at the City’s Water Treatment Plant, develop renewable energy siting criteria for all City-owned sites, and complete a comprehensive public outreach process around the development of the wind project. Power will likely be sold to PG&E or MCE and not be used on site since there is already a solar system that supplies 80% of power to the site. *The City would not get credit for reductions since it is not using it on site and selling it to PG&E or MCE via a feed-in tariff program.(38.049365°, -122.1585777°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1578City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsConstant development and expansion throughout Stockholm City. Ongoing and continous projects throughout the city.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1579City of Paris31175FranceParisC402015Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumption1245000Give incentives to develop urban farming(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
1580City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingThe Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) provides income-qualified Houstonians the opportunity to receive weatherization measures in their homes at no charge. The City has helped 13,000 Houstonians to date, spending $30 million (DOE grant funded). The City is now working with CenterPoint Energy to continue this successful program, with over $5 million committed through 2014.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1581City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentIn downtown and other designated urban centers the City provides height and density bonuses for providing affordable housing, child care, and open space. The City has TDR program to conserve rural open space in exchange for higher densities in designated parts of the city.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1582Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles7 CNG hybrid bus adopted in 2012(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1583City of Helsinki8242FinlandHelsinki2015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingEnergy certificates in building, electricity consumption monitoring on hourly basis(60.1733244°, 24.9410248°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
1584Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingExpansion of energy efficiency project(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1585City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportCycling offers an environmentally-friendly and space-efficient way to travel around the city. It is an emission-free, low-cost travel mode that the City seeks to promote as part of our strategy to increase non-motorized transportation and decrease private vehicle use. The bike path network is currently 135km long. Located at side streets, away from intense vehicular flows, the bike paths are increasingly being used by the population. The network has been designed to join strategic points of the City. Not only they do not contaminate and are one of the most economical means of transportation, while at the same time improving health: they also appear to be a fast means of transport to move around a big city like Buenos Aires.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
1586City of Baltimore35853USABaltimore2015Finance and Economic DevelopmentDeveloping the green economyThe City of Baltimore's Waste to Wealth program looks to develop green economies with the City by identifying and opening new markets and industries in the City to help with waste diversion. One successful project as part of the program has been a deconstruction project that has included the opening of markets and development of green economy through building material reclamation and reuse and recycling. We are also looking at ways to increase green economy through how we manage wood waste in the City, and opening markets for localized saw mill and wood management.(39.2903848°, -76.6121893°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1587City of Lisbon36159PortugalLisbon2015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from ferries31181Increasing the use of maritime transport(38.7222524°, -9.1393366°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
1588City of Boston35268USABostonC402015Finance and Economic DevelopmentInstruments to fund low carbon projectsBuilding owners and tenants in Boston can take advantage of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts's energy efficiency retrofit incentives, including zero-percent financing. Renew Boston conducts extensive outreach programs on these and facilitates participation by Boston businesses and residents. The City is also developing the Renew Boston Trust to create investment opportunities in energy efficiency.(42.3584308°, -71.0597732°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1589Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresQualification QUALIVERDE Decreto nº. 35745 de 06 de junho de 2012(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1590City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationThe district heating system which supplies 98% of the city´s heat demand will be based on biomass. In 2025 the district heating will be CO2-neutral mainly based on biomass.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
1591Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsCreation of exclusive lanes for buses on routes of large circulation in the center and south of the city.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1592City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesIn the procurement process the city set high energi demands are prioritesed high.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
1593City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportStockholm City has a private company that provides bike hire for the entrie city.City Bikes is the company and a season pass from April to October. The season ticket can be purchased all throughout the city and has around 140 places to either pick up a bicycle or leave a bicycle. The system also works with the public transport access card. More info here: http://www.citybikes.se/home(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1594City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilities(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
1595City of Baltimore35853USABaltimore2015Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumptionIn 2013 the City of Baltimore adopted Homegrown Baltimore - our local urban agriculture plan which addressees local sustainable food production, as well as encouraging local sustainable food consumption. The City leases land to farmers and has increased local food production in the City since 2012.(39.2903848°, -76.6121893°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1596City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsWe collaborate regionally to support efforts to reduce packaging.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1597City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionThe Chicago Trees Initiative is an opportunity for the City of Chicago to help improve quality of life by increasing public awareness about the value and importance of trees. The CTI is a coalition of government and non-profit agencies focused on expanding & improving Chicago's Urban Forest. The goal is to achieve a city wide average tree canopy cover of 20% by 2020. The program encourages people to step up and get involved. In 2009 the City launched the Urban Forest Agenda with partners of the Chicago Trees initiative to understand, protect and expand the tree canopy and 'urban forest' throughout city streets, parks and residential areas by maintaining and managing trees; expanding the urban forest; integrating green infrastructure; and fostering stewardship. Since 1993, more than 9000 acres of tree canopy has been added in Chicago. Since 1989, over 500,000 trees have been planted in the city. Target to plant an additional one million trees. (Arup C40 City Profiles Booklet) As a key action of SC 2015’s Goal 19, “Improve and Protect Chicago’s Natural Assets and Biodiversity,” Chicago is protecting tree canopy in the public right of way and supporting tree canopy work on other land.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1598City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsSustainable Chicago 2015 goal 06 “Increase average daily transit ridership,” is making it a priority to make transit the preferred mode of transportation for more Chicagoans. The Chicago Transit Authority is rebuilding core infrastructure and enhancing service. The rebuilding of the Red Line is expected to save up to 20 minutes off a rider’s daily commute. In addition, Bus Rapid Transit corridors will be added to Chicago streets to provide faster, more efficient and reliable service. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 06 “Increase average daily transit ridership,” Chicago is: • Completing full reconstruction of the Dan Ryan southern branch of the Red Line, and complete upgrades for seven stations on the north Red Line. • Continue progress on full Red and Purple Line modernization. Complete reconstruction of Wilson station and structure. • Completing renewable of 100 train stations with work focusing on lighting, painting, masonry, and waterproofing ensuring they are safe, dry, and bright. • Replacing or rehabilitating more than 1,500 CTA buses with new, low emission buses and replace or rebuild nearly 1,000 CTA rail cars. • Installing Bus Tracker LED signs at 400 bus shelters and turnarounds. Installing Train Tracker signage, announcement system, and other technological amenities in all rail stations.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1599Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsReduction of transit distance between bus stops and subway stations by relocating bus stops and improving structure(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1600Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesCurrently the collection serves partially 41 of the 160 districts of the city. The goal is to serve all neighborhoods untill 2015.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)

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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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