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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
1901City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402015Mass TransitSmart public transportOslo has bike scheme systems that track availablility of bikes and location for drop off, electrical vehical station mapping, real-time information on public transit routes etc.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
1902Municipality of Belo Horizonte35848BrazilBelo Horizonte2015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railIt is in discussion inside the Plan for GHC Reduction - PREGEE(38.5198325°, -8.8695345°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1903Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015BuildingsCarbon emissions reduction from industryVoluntary peak time power-saving campaign(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1904City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Energy SupplyOptimize traditional power/ energy production20% in district heating system. Combined heat and power plant.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1905City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Private TransportImprove the operations of shipping portsOne LNG ship for passengers have started to traffic the ports of stockholm. Therefore, the infrastructure for LNG for ships are being built now.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1906City of Berlin31153GermanyBerlinC402015WaterWastewater to energy initiativesMultiple(52.5200066°, 13.404954°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
1907City of Las Vegas10495USALas Vegas2015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesThe region's franchised operator, Republic Services of Southern Nevada has invested in a new materials recovery (recycling) facility that will be operational at the end of 2015. This facility will allow single stream residential and commercial recycling operations to expand to all parts of the City.(36.1699412°, -115.1398296°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1908Fafe50671PortugalFafe2015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles(41.4508217°, -8.1728619°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
1909City of Yokohama31113JapanYokohamaC402015Finance and Economic DevelopmentDeveloping the green economyInvestment of facilities for SMEs(35.4437078°, 139.6380256°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
1910Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationEncouraging to adopt geothermal energy for new construction and renovation(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1911District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentUrban agricultureThe 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°)
1912Prefeitura de Florianópolis50384BrazilFlorianópolis2015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operations1306720Reducing fuel consumption (47%)(-27.5949884°, -48.5481743°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1913City of Berlin31153GermanyBerlinC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesrefund on yoghurt glasses, milk bottles, bottles containing beverages (mineral water, juice, beer, etc), cans(52.5200066°, 13.404954°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
1914Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402015WasteThe main Landfill in Venice has been recovered and became a 75 hectars sized green park named San Giuliano.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1915City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesIn 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 Chicago Department of Environment 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°)
1916Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transport9 bike parking lots (total capacity: 2,044 bikes)(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1917Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationGreen energy installation for reconstruction and redevelopment projects(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1918City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentCompact citiesSince its inception in the early 1830s, Houston has encountered many transformations. The development of Houston from a tiny village to a substantial metropolitan city is recognized and interpreted through its remaining historic structures. In 1995, City Council adopted Houston’s Historic Preservation Ordinance in effort to help preserve the significant reminders of the city's collective past as represented through the built environment. Through this ordinance, the City of Houston offers a process and methods to maintain Houston’s architectural history. Landmark and Protected Landmark designations allow for both recognition and protection of individual historic structures, while Historic District designations encourage the recognition and protection of neighborhoods with distinct historic character by classifying a specific bounded area historically significant.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1919City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railThe bus-company is co-owned by several municipalities around Copenhagen which set some limits of the type of initiatives which is possible to implement.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
1920Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationAs a part of energy welfare for low-income citizens(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1921City of Lisbon36159PortugalLisbon2015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail17139Increasing the use of railway transport(38.7222524°, -9.1393366°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
1922Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015WaterWastewater to energy initiativesAre being built collectors trunk to forward the sewage, that were previously released in the ponds, to the new submarine emissary (Barra da Tijuca). Is also being built a new sewerage for the Northern District, the sewage will be treated in the ETE Alegria, the largest sewage treatment plant in Rio de Janeiro, which operates today 1300 l/s, but is licensed to treat 7500 l/s.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1923Cascais50680PortugalCascais2015Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologies3295Municipal plan to outdoor lightning, inclusion and promoting new technologies and more eficient lamps; Optimization of lighting in municipal buildings, Efficient Traffic Lights, Improving Energy Efficiency in Lighting.(38.6970565°, -9.4222945°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
1924Comune di Padova36494ItalyPadova2015Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transport47217Information campaigns about sustainable transportation, support of home-office work and other activities to combat urban private vehicle traffic and improve sustainable mobility(45.411639°, 11.8783489°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1925City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsReduced fee for waste collection if the property owner leaves the organic waste in a separate bag. This is true for residential, commerical and industrial waste collection fees. The less trash you produce the lower your cost is, so it is beneficial to recycle and produce as little waste as possible.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1926City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015WasteRecyclables and organics separation from other wasteYard and kitchen waste are co-mingled, collected, and composted.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1927Municipality of Belo Horizonte35848BrazilBelo Horizonte2015WasteLandfill managementIt is in discussion inside the Plan for GHC Reduction - PREGEE(38.5198325°, -8.8695345°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1928City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionGreen spaces are an important part of the city's profile. The land has a number of areas protected by binding legislation, Nature reserve.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1929City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transport"Kista Commute" by the interaction between the actors in Kista help to increase the ability of residents, employees, students and visitors to make smart travel choices to and from Kista. This is based on their own needs and in the community effectively and sustainably. Increase cycling and public transport use is a priority.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1930Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1931City of Vancouver20113CanadaVancouverC402015BuildingsBuilding codes and standardsDevelop neighbourhood energy system that use low-carbon renewable energy sources. http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/neighbourhood-energy-strategy.aspx(49.261226°, -123.1139268°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1932Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail14 electric buses introduced from 2010 to 2012(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1933City of Paris31175FranceParisC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilities900000creation of new centres promoting recycling, reusing and trading.... lobbying campaign to reduce waste(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
1934Comune di Padova36494ItalyPadova2015Energy SupplyTransmission and distribution loss reduction6586Energetic recovery and production of electric energy: realization of a biodigestor for organic waste; revamping of the turboexpansion(45.411639°, 11.8783489°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1935Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402015Buildings(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1936City of Gibraltar50650GibraltarGibraltar2015BuildingsBuilding codes and standardsAll new builds are requested to meet an 'A' energy performance rating.(36.1407734°, -5.3535994°)(36.140751°, -5.353585°)
1937District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsThe Anacostia River Clean Up and Protection Act of 2009 requires that all District businesses that sell food or alcohol to charge a five-cent fee for each disposable paper or plastic bag distributed with any purchase.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1938Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Outdoor LightingSmart lightingInstalation of sollar pannels on some areas(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1939City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresThe Tower Renewal STEP program is an assessment framework used with older multi-unit residential buildings to establish a baseline, communicate how a site is performing and develop action plans for improvement. STEP uses a holistic integrated approach considering performance over 6 components: energy, water, solid waste, building operations, safety and community building.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1940City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsExisting and planned City-owned streetcar facilities, the City is responsible for design and construction of all stations and stops and intermodal connections. The City influences transit agency owned station design through a collaborative planning process. For transit agency lines, we support transit oriented development.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1941City of Helsinki8242FinlandHelsinki2015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsExtension of metro and tram lines(60.1733244°, 24.9410248°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
1942Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumptionCreating neighborhood parks in idling space(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1943City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsCommunity outreach programs include presentations to schools, neighborhood associations, business groups and more. The Solid Waste Department has mascots to represent recycling and encourage kids to get involved. The City has also participated in an incentive program called Recycle Bank that offers rewards in the form of coupons to residents for recycling.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1944City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesIn 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°)
1945City of Denver32550USADenver2015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reporting75000Voluntary Programs include Better Buildings Challenge, BOMA Watts to Water, and City Energy Project(39.737567°, -104.9847179°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1946City of Berlin31153GermanyBerlinC402015WaterWater recycling and reclamation(52.5200066°, 13.404954°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
1947Singapore Government35993SingaporeSingaporeC402015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesUnder the Carbon Emissions-based Vehicle Scheme (CEVS) that was introduced in Jan 2013, all new and imported used cars, as well as taxis, are banded into categories based on their CO2/ km performance data. Low-emission cars are given incentives, while cars on the other end of the spectrum incur a penalty in the form of a registration surcharge. This encourages more consumers and companies to choose lower-emission car and taxi models. The rebate for taxis is set at 50% higher compared to cars as taxis generally clock higher mileage and thus typically emit more CO2 per year than cars. The current scheme is due to expire on 30 June 2015. To further encourage vehicle buyers to shift to low carbon emission models, rebates and surcharges will be increased for very low and high carbon emission vehicles respectively. Under the revised CEVS, all new cars and imported used cars registered from 1 July 2015 with low carbon emissions of less than or equal to 135g carbon emissions per kilometre will qualify for rebates of between $5,000 and $30,000, which will be offset against the vehicle’s Additional Registration Fee (ARF). Cars with high carbon emissions equal to or more than 186g CO2/km, will incur a registration surcharge of between $5,000 and $30,000.(51.9055346°, 4.4742753°)(1.352083°, 103.819836°)
1948City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402015Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumptionOslo is preparing a new strategy for green roofs which will include rooftop farming and vertical farming(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
1949City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesVattenfall and the City are working together to make electric cars and plug-in hybrids to Sweden. Electric cars have very low emissions of climate gases and are cheap to "refuel" but they are still hard to find in the Swedish market. We now have the help of climate-smart companies and organizations. Our procurement initiative makes it easier and faster to get electric cars and plug-in hybrids and provide better conditions. In the years 2010/2011, we established together with companies and organizations a test fleet of 50 electric cars. We have together with SKL Kommentus conducted a coordinated procurement of EVs and PHEVs. A total of 296 organizations and companies from across the country have registered their interest to buy 1250 electric vehicles per year over the next four years.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1950City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentAn important basic idea with in the city's Master Plan Is that it should be easy, safe and pleasant to walk in the city. The city will be planned for pedestrians as well as that new buildings are developed within walking distance of public transport.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)

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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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