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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
1601City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionToronto's tree protection bylaw (Municipal Code, Chapter 813, Articles II and III) plays an integral role in protecting and expanding city owned and privately owned trees. 60% of Toronto's trees exist on private land.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1602City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsThe number of stations are determined by passenger demand, land use, and speed and reliability factors.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1603District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingStarting in 2012, the Clean and Affordable Energy Act of 2008 required all buildings (residential and commercial) over 50,000 square feet to report energy and water use annually using the EPA Energy Star Portfolio Manager tool. The data is publicly disclosed by District Department of the Environment(DDOE). Data is disclosed beginning with the second year of data for a building. Because the benchmarking law has been phased-in over several years, the set of data that is disclosed has grown larger each year. In late 2015, this disclosure will be fully phased in, when DDOE publishes 2014 benchmarking data on all buildings covered by the law (and not exempt).(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1604Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region31169Hong KongHong KongC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresLaunched a comprehensive target-based Green Performance Framework since April 2009 for Government buildings to promote environmental protection and energy conservation. The Government is reviewing the green performance targets with a view to further promoting green building in Hong Kong. The Government has also been leading by example in implementing energy saving programmes within Government departments. A steering committee was set up in January 2013 to strengthen the co-ordination among government departments in promoting green building;(22.2880809°, 114.1398015°)(22.396428°, 114.109497°)
1605City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsRecycling Drop-Off Centers collect glass; aluminium, tin and steel; Paper and cardboard; plastic containers. During the holiday period, the City provides recycling points for drop-off of old holiday string lights and Christmas trees. The lights are collected and each part is recycled. The trees are chipped and made into mulch, which is available for people to take away. The 2010-11 holiday period saw more than 1550 pounds of holiday string lights recycled. Drop-off facilities are provided for household chemicals, paints, used motor oils, computers, mobile phones, batteries.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1606City of Gibraltar50650GibraltarGibraltar2015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationGibraltar has recently embarked on a number of renewable energy projects, including solar thermal and PV and wave energy; and is actively investigating the possibility of generating a significant proportion of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020 in line with EU directives. Including the large scale roll out of solar PV.(36.1407734°, -5.3535994°)(36.140751°, -5.353585°)
1607Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402015Outdoor Lightingthis action is being led for artificial drain inside the lagoon. PV systems will provide electricity to drain lighting.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1608City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railThe new North, East End and Southeast lines dramatically increase light rail’s reach across Houston. To handle the increased capacity, METRO is quadrupling the number of light-rail vehicles in their fleet. Now three different types of vehicles – the H1, which has been operating since 2004; the H2, which is now in service; and the H3 – will carry passengers all around Houston.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1609City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsPriority lanes is an important part of the city's traffic planning. Ongoing.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1610City of Paris31175FranceParisC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresAim to retrofit social housing and private buildings by 2020 with 80kW/m²/year performance in order to reduce 25% energy consumption.(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
1611Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented development- Rearrangement of Seoul metro framework plan - Extension of median bus lanes (ensuring better connection between center and sub-centers)(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1612City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationWaste incineration from The Waste to Energy Agency in two plants with a capacity of 410 000 tonnes of waste yearly. The two plants are producing district heating that equivalent of 83 200 households (832 GWh), and the electricity use of 26 400 households (132 GWh) in the City of Oslo.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
1613City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionAll natural areas have some sort of management plan. Nature reserves have specific management plans. Ongoing and prioritized in Stockholm city.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1614Singapore Government35993SingaporeSingaporeC402015Energy SupplyOptimize traditional power/ energy productionSwitch fuel mix away from fuel oil to natural gas for power generation. Singapore has switched away from fuel oil to natural gas and the proportion of Singapore’s electricity generated by natural gas has risen to about 95.3% in 2014. We are continuing with the fuel mix switch from fuel oil to natural gas which is the cleanest form of fossil fuel. To ensure a resilient and more diverse supply of natural gas, the Singapore Government has built a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal that allows us to import LNG from global gas markets. This has increased the share of natural gas in our fuel mix.(51.9055346°, 4.4742753°)(1.352083°, 103.819836°)
1615City of Berlin31153GermanyBerlinC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transport(52.5200066°, 13.404954°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
1616Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesFuture project for composting and fertilizer manufacturing through waste of CEASA.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1617City of Vancouver20113CanadaVancouverC402015BuildingsBuilding codes and standards210000Replacement of existing building stock with new more energy-efficient buildings, subject to more stringent policies via building-code and rezoning policy updates.(49.261226°, -123.1139268°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1618City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402015Finance and Economic DevelopmentInstruments to fund low carbon projectsThe Climate and Energy fund will probably be further developed towards supporting innovative green projects.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
1619City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentUrban agricultureSeattle currently has an impervious surface reduction credit that lists green roofs and roof gardens as acceptable strategies. See Control Technical Requirements Manual. Additionally, the LEED green building certification program offers a point for a green roof. Given the proven marketing value of LEED certification, this too could be considered an incentive for green roofs. Seattle Green Factor Seattle Green Factor landscaping requirements (for 30% equivalent plant coverage in Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zones and 50% coverage in multi-family residential zones) can be met in part through use of green roofs. See Food & Agriculture section.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1620Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsThe stations are adapted for people with physical disabilities, making access easier.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1621City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsAnearobic organic waste treatment plan has capacity for treatment of agricultural and commercial organic waste.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1622City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentLow carbon industrial zonesKista science center. An ICT cluster in Kista, one of the city´s suburbs. This is also done in another area called Högdalen with smaller companies.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1623City of Lexington50548USALexington2015Community-Scale DevelopmentBrownfield redevelopment programsBrownfield petroleum and hazardous substance assessments(38.0405837°, -84.5037164°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1624City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsMETRO launched the System Re-imagining project in 2013. This 12 month project involved "re-imagining" the METROBus system from the ground up, using a completely blank slate approach. This consultant-led study, involving significant community outreach and involvement, looked to define goals and objectives for the transit system, what kind of transit services should METRO be providing, and then develop a fiscally-constrained 5-Year Transit Service Plan with both capital and operating components. The newly designed bus system will launch in August 2015. An important component of METRO's regional mobility plan, Signature Service is based on the successful Bus Rapid Transit model. The result: METRO’s 402 Quickline Bellaire route provides faster travel and fewer stops aboard high-end hybrid vehicles, plus greater reliability and increased customer convenience through the use of integrated technology, infrastructure and operational investments. http://www.ridemetro.org/Services/Bus/Quickline_SignatureService.aspx Uptown/Galleria is considering a bus rapid transit system to service the district.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1625Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionGreen corridors: establishing connection between forest fragments in town (units of conservation, green areas). Covers reforestation, afforestation, renaturation of rivers and green infrastructure.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1626District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentCompact citiesThe District is actively supporting three development projects that are participating in the Eco District's Target Cities program.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1627Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015WaterWater recycling and reclamation- Provided to Jungnang stream (200,000t/day, from 2013) - Provided to Magok District (20,000t/day from 2015)(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1628District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentThe District Department of Transportation in 2014 released a new long-range transportation plan called MoveDC to expand transportation choices, identify priority transit corridors in growing, and increase access to transit and bicycle facilities in all areas of the District.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1629City of Berlin31153GermanyBerlinC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesthe more households recycle the less residual waste they have smaller bins that are collected less frequent are cheaper(52.5200066°, 13.404954°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
1630City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionIn November, 2012, city voters passed a bond referendum for the Bayou Greenways Initiative. Over the next ten years, the Bayou Greenways will add 4,000 acres of new and equitably distributed green spaces that can also serve the function of flood control and storm water quality enhancement. It will also complete 300 miles of continuous all-weather hike and bike trails that will meander through those greenways — an amenity unparalleled in the nation. Developing green corridors along the bayous with connected trails bring a smart and sustainable resolution to alleviate the City’s green space and flooding challenges. There are numerous other benefits associated with utilizing the City’s bayou corridors for green space and recreation: • Reduced doctor visits due to increased access to recreation opportunities; • Increase in use of alternative transportation for commuting along the hike and bike trails; • Increase in property values along the corridor resulting in increased revenue to the city; • Increased flood prevention due to the opportunity for wet-bottom detention areas in the newly created green spaces; • Increased water quality due to the simple plantings located strategically along the bayous, the wet-bottom detention ponds, and reduced runoff; • Increased air quality due to increased CO2 sequestration by newly planted trees and grasses, and use of trails for alternative transportation; and • Change in Houston’s image to attract the best and brightest to our city.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1631Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsIncentives provided by district offices when individual residents reduced organic waste(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1632City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesThe Building Materials Reuse Warehouse, a component of the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department, benefits the community by providing space for excess building materials that would otherwise be dumped in local landfills. The Reuse Warehouse only accepts building material that is in suitable condition for reuse. http://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/reuse.html(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1633City of Helsinki8242FinlandHelsinki2015Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transportWeb-based Journey Planner for cycling and walking giving alternative routes, distances, journey time estimates, weather forecast, etc. Bike services and events.(60.1733244°, 24.9410248°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
1634City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Private TransportTransportation demand managementPublic Works & Engineering restricts parking based on times and location. Where expected traffic volumes are greatest, permanent parking is not allowed; however, some on-street parking is allowed where non-peak hour volumes allow for it. The City's Administration & Regulatory Affairs is in charge of providing fees and managing meters.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1635City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railusing green electicity(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
1636City of Yokohama31113JapanYokohamaC402015BuildingsCarbon emissions reduction from industryLow carbon planning system(35.4437078°, 139.6380256°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
1637Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesMadrid has deployed an on street electric vehicles charching net operated by authorised Charge Mannagers ( 24 charching points located across the city). Supporting the on street net the city has deployed a net in Municipal Public Parkings. Now it is been planned a fast charching net, in collaboration with public and private bodies.(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
1638City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesThe Building Materials Reuse Warehouse, a component of the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department, benefits the community by providing space for excess building materials that would otherwise be dumped in local landfills. The Reuse Warehouse only accepts building material that is in suitable condition for reuse. The city currently operates one location for the collection of gently used building materials that are then made freely available to non-profit organizations for reuse. http://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/reuse.html(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1639City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesA 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.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1640City of Atlanta1093USAAtlanta2015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures590000The City of Atlanta adopted an Ordinance aims to reduce buildings energy footprint while creating jobs. Actions include benchmarking, transparency, energy audits, and retro commissioning. The City projects that the ordinance will drive a 20 percent reduction in commercial buildings energy and water consumption by the year 2030, spur the creation of more than 1,000 jobs a year in the first few years, and reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent from 2013 levels by 2030. Other actions include cool roofs, sub-metering, and expanding voluntary programs (see Atlanta Climate Action Plan attached in section 1.5a) This measure is related to the energy efficiency in the residential sector and includes energy audits and retro fittings, tax credits, and code compliance (see Atlanta Climate Action Plan attached in section 1.5a)(33.7489954°, -84.3879824°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1641City of Boston35268USABostonC402015Energy SupplyThe City is working closely with state regulators, utilities, and other municipalities within Massachusetts to create regulatory and financial structures that will permit the expansion of district energy.(42.3584308°, -71.0597732°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1642City of Boston35268USABostonC402015Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumptionIn 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°)
1643City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railSince 2006, Chicago Transit Authority has introduced 248 hybrid buses into its fleet, including 40-foot standard buses, 60-foot articulated buses, and 2 electric buses. Hybrid and electric buses now comprise more than 13% of CTA's fleet. The 60-foot hybrid articulated buses are at least 30% more fuel efficient than conventional diesel buses, and 60% power in emissions. Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 12, “Reduce Municipal Fossil Fuel Consumption by 10%.” Chicago is continuing to reduce fuel consumption in City operations by purchasing more efficiency vehicles and by using its fleet more effectively. By doing so, the City will save money for taxpayers and help reduce citywide transportation emissions.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1644Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transportSupport for bike-friendly installations (e.g. bike stand, air pump, cctv) for schools and offices that opt for bike commuting(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1645Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402015Private TransportTransportation demand management(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
1646City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesclose cooperation with carcompanies: introducing electical vehicles. Amsterdam provides the infrastructure(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
1647District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumptionThe Urban Farming and Food Security Act of 2014 was passed to create a land-leasing initiative for District-owned vacant lots and establish incentives to encourage the use of privately-owned land for urban farming and community gardens - including rooftops.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1648City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresChicago is advancing voluntary energy efficiency efforts in big buildings. Retrofit Chicago’s Commercial Buildings Initiative is a voluntary leadership effort to increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings larger than 200,000 square feet. By reducing energy use by at least 20% within 5 years, participants highlight the City of Chicago’s private sector’s commitment to increasing asset value, reducing operating costs, creating jobs, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Current participation includes: 50 facilities and 39 million square feet. For more information, visit the Commercial Buildings Initiative website: www.RetrofitChicagoCBI.org.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1649City of Dallas35860USADallas2015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucksReduction of NOx, VOC, PM and CO2 emissions by 5% from on-road and off-road vehicles through vehicle replacement by September 2015(32.7801399°, -96.8004511°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1650District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingStarting in 2012, the Clean and Affordable Energy Act of 2008 required all buildings (residential and commercial) over 50,000 square feet to report energy and water use annually using the EPA Energy Star Portfolio Manager tool. The data is publicly disclosed by District Department of the Environment (DDOE). Data is disclosed beginning with the second year of data for a building. Because the benchmarking law has been phased-in over several years, the set of data that is disclosed has grown larger each year. In late 2015, this disclosure will be fully phased in, when DDOE publishes 2014 benchmarking data on all buildings covered by the law (and not exempt).(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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