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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
1951City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresSeattle's municipal electric utility offers rebates for energy efficiency measures.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1952New York City3417USANew YorkC402015Energy SupplySmart gridDevelop near-term local actions and long-term regional strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector.(40.7127837°, -74.0059413°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1953Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsCheckup and crackdown on excessive packaging in large supermarkets, markets and department stores during high seasons (e.g. New Year, Korean Thanksgiving Day, St. Valentine's Day, Family Month, etc.)(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1954Ville de Montreal35894CanadaMontreal2015Private Transport459000(45.5086699°, -73.5539925°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1955City of Yokohama31113JapanYokohamaC402015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationProvisions for renewable energy input, study, and reportage)(35.4437078°, 139.6380256°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
1956City of Lisbon36159PortugalLisbon2015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures54071Information campaigns for the awareness and dissemination of energy efficiency(38.7222524°, -9.1393366°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
1957City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentA pilot project is underway to aquire property in close proximity to frequent transit to promote the development of affordable housing near transit.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1958City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsThe City is working with the Chicago Transit Authority to upgrade its fleet and make it more accessible.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1959City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Mass TransitSmart public transportAn app for bike and ped routes has been discussed and is under consideration.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1960Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsIncrease the number of carriages in the metro lines, reducing the waiting time at stations.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1961City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesThe City encourages residents to ""grasscycle"" (leave grass clippings on the lawn), use them as mulch or compost them in their backyard bin. The City of Toronto no longer collects grass clipping from garbage collection. Collection crews still pick up leaves, brush and other yard waste for composting by the City. "(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1962City of Helsinki8242FinlandHelsinki2015Community-Scale DevelopmentBrownfield redevelopment programsFormer harbour areas near the city centre transformed to new residential areas(60.1733244°, 24.9410248°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
1963City of Lisbon36159PortugalLisbon2015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures239560Replacing office equipment with more efficient equipment. Replacing domestic appliances with more efficient appliances. Replacing incandescent light bulbs with more efficient lighting(38.7222524°, -9.1393366°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
1964Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail10,187 buses introduced from 2000 to 2012(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1965City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionThe Tree Protection Ordinance as contained in sections V and VI of Chapter 33 of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances pertains to the protection and preservation of trees and shrubs on city property. Under this ordinace, City Council has been given the power to designate a green corridor to consist of right-of-ways of a major thoroughfare and building setback areas of abutting and adjacent properties in order to enhance the beauty of our city. Within the corridor, existing trees are given enhanced protection and the varieties of acceptable new trees are listed. The ordinance requires any tree removal in the corridor to be authorized by city permit, and the tree must be replaced by a specifically stated formula. This applies to trees affected by new construction or renovation of existing structures or parking lots.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1966Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402015Private TransportThere is an existing program for city logistics: only certian kinds of vehicle can enter the restricted traffic area to deliver goods.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1967City of Paris31175FranceParisC402015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclessharing car free, aids for hybrids taxis vehicules, change motors of ols buses,(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
1968City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015Finance and Economic DevelopmentInstruments to fund low carbon projectsThe Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) works with a $23 million endowment fund to operate as an arms-length agency at no cost to the City. TAF helps the City achieve the targets set out in the Council-approved climate plan and supports energy cost savings through energy efficiency. TAF deploys three programs - Incubating Climate Solutions, Mobilizing Financial Capital, and Mobilizing Social Capital - to address Toronto's major emissions sources: buildings and transportation.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1969City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsThe City owns two streetcar lines and is planning for the expansion of the streetcar network.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1970City of Cleveland35859USACleveland2015BuildingsBuilding codes and standards1500Residents and developers seeking tax abatement for up to 15 years for residential projects must meet Cleveland Green Building Standards. In addition, all residential and commercial buildings in Ohio must now meet the 2009 IECC(41.49932°, -81.6943605°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1971New York City3417USANew YorkC402015Mass TransitSmart public transportDevelop a mode shift action plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.(40.7127837°, -74.0059413°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1972District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionPursuant to the Environmental Policy Act enacted in 1989, when applying for building permits, all new, non-exempt, development projects over $1 million are required to submit an Environmental Impact Statement Form in order to determine whether a full environmental assessment is required completed.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1973City of San Francisco31182USASan FranciscoC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationSupply 100% carbon free electricity to 100% of all residential customers and 80% of all commercial customers by 2030.(37.7749295°, -122.4194155°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1974Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresAs a part of building retrofit project(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1975Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentLow carbon industrial zonesLei 4372/2006 Grants tax incentives to the construction and operation of port terminals related to implementing Steel Complex in the West Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Decreto 32975 Regulates tax incentive(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1976District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresThe DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) partners with local retailers throughout the District to offer discount energy-efficient CFLs and LEDs.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1977City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationIt is currently invested when geothermal power should be part of the district heating supply. A geothermal construction site will expectedly be implemented by 2025-2030.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
1978Ville de Montreal35894CanadaMontreal2015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilities23000(45.5086699°, -73.5539925°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1979Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region31169Hong KongHong KongC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresImplemented the Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme since 2009 which currently covers room air-conditioners, refrigerating appliances, compact fluorescent lamps, dehumidifiers and washing machines. The energy efficiency grading standards of air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines were upgraded in October 2014, and full implementation will take place in November 2015. The upgrading exercise can bring about an estimated annual saving of some 300 GWh in electricity consumption with a reduction of about 210 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emission in Hong Kong. The Government has commenced the review of the coverage of the Scheme to facilitate the public in choosing more energy efficient electrical appliances.(22.2880809°, 114.1398015°)(22.396428°, 114.109497°)
1980Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402015Private TransportThe Port Authority has an agreement with ENEL aiming at building an electric infrastructure for mega ships.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1981City of Edmonton43912CanadaEdmonton2015Community-Scale DevelopmentEco-district development strategy13. Environment Week Coordination and support for a number of activities and events occurring during a week-long celebration of the environment. This included support for Drive the Future , showcasing the current and future state of transportation choices, and the City Mayor’s proclamation of Clean Air Day on Wednesday, June 4, alongside the Captain of the Edmonton Oilers, Andrew Ferrence. Over 2,600 citizens attended the City-supported, volunteer-run 15th annual Eco-Solar Home Tour.(53.544389°, -113.4909267°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1982Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThe city is expading public information to stimulate walking(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1983Prefeitura de São Paulo31184BrazilSão PauloC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsThe municipality launched a project which goal is the awareness about domestic composting. Two thousand composting collecters have already been delievered and the citizens have the opportunity to make part of an online community.(-23.5505199°, -46.6333094°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1984Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesUpgrading street lamps and security lights(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1985Prefeitura de São Paulo31184BrazilSão PauloC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesThe municipality has instaled the two first mechanised waste collection system in Latin America. Until 2016, two more will be installed.(-23.5505199°, -46.6333094°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1986City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionThe City's The Trees for Neighborhoods program helps Seattle residents plant trees around their homes. Participants in the program receive free trees (up to 4 per household), watering bags, training on proper planting and care, ongoing care reminders and workshop opportunities(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1987Municipality of Belo Horizonte35848BrazilBelo Horizonte2015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsIt is in discussion inside the Plan for GHC Reduction - PREGEE(38.5198325°, -8.8695345°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1988City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402015BuildingsSwitching to low-carbon fuelsThe district heating system is based on biomass(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
1989City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402015Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transportPublic awareness to increase the use of bicycles include bike rides organized by the City Government during social events, and campaigns on bicycle benefits to health and life quality, as well as advantages to the city, for example by comparing parking space taken by cars and bikes, among others. At the same time, at school, kids are taught on road safety. The city also provides zero interest rate loans for bike purchase; during 2013 and 2014 6 thousand credits were granted.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
1990Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Energy SupplyOptimize traditional power/ energy productionWaste heat recovery devices in operation(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1991City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Finance and Economic DevelopmentDeveloping the green economyThe Houston Green Office Challenge is a friendly competition for commercial office tenants that acknowledges participants for their achievements in greening their operations through Mayoral and media recognition. The Green Office Challenge helps participants move down the path towards environmental sustainability and, in some cases, towards third-party green building certification through the ENERGY STAR and LEED™ rating systems.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1992City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Mass TransitSmart public transportMETRO 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°)
1993City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionThe Eco-Roof Incentive Program complements the City's Green Roof By-law that mandates green roofs for any new residential, industrial, commercial and institutional development. The purpose of the program is to encourage the adoption of eco-roof technology, make buildings more sustainable and promote the creation of green jobs.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1994Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Outdoor LightingSmart lightingProjects underway to introduce solar bridge lamps(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1995Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail7 hybrid buses introduced in 2012(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1996City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsGarbage rates are based on can size and recycling is free.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1997City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015WaterWater recycling and reclamationTwo golf courses take water from water treatment plants and use it for irrigation. Also, there are commercial/industrial treated water users who make great efforts to be water efficient.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1998City of Los Angeles10894USALos AngelesC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportAll of the measures cited are being done in all sectors throughout the city(34.0522342°, -118.2436849°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1999City of Berlin31153GermanyBerlinC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion(52.5200066°, 13.404954°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
2000District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThe 2005 Bicycle Master Plan recommended strategies to improve and expand the bike route system and provide functional and distinctive signs for the system. Bicycle wayfinding and route signs have been added in two major rounds, 2010 and 2012. There are currently 87 miles of signed routes within the District.(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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