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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
2001City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsThe Resource Venture, a free resource provided by Seattle Public Utilities, provides free recycling and conservation assistance to all Seattle businesses.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2002Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented development- Integrated traffic information (road traffic + public transit) - Traffic forecast system under development(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2003City of Baltimore35853USABaltimore2015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationThrough the City's adoption of the International Green Construction Code, the City of Baltimore now requires all new construction buildings to incorporate onsite renewable energy generation into their buildings.(39.2903848°, -76.6121893°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2004New York City3417USANew YorkC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures325000The existing Greener, Greater Buildings Plan (GGBP) laws focus on creating transparency about energy and water use in the City’s large existing buildings and providing information to building owners and other decision-makers. The laws are meant to help owners and decision-makers prioritize investments reduce their energy and water consumption and save money. These laws will also be critical to the success of the Retrofi t Accelerator by providing information about where effi ciency and clean energy investments will have the greatest opportunities for cost savings and GHG reductions. The GGBP currently requires all buildings in the City over 50,000 square feet in floor area (or multiple buildings on a single lot that are collectively over 100,000 square feet in area) to measure their energy use annually and undertake a more detailed assessment of building systems and equipment once every ten years. Expanding the GGBP to cover mid-sized buildings over 25,000 square feet in area would allow the City to deliver the benefi ts of energy upgrades to more buildings.(40.7127837°, -74.0059413°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2005Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesCity Regulations On taxi Services are designed to promote the use of alternative Vehicles. Vehicles have to comply with pollutant emission limits. Madrid and it´s Metropolitan area Taxis fleet has increased the number of alternative vehicles (Hybrid, Gas propelled vehicles, etc.) Municipal and Regional funding programs have been launched to foster the renewal of the fleet of taxis. Madrid City Council is trying to foster the administrative authorisation of several electric vehicles models. An exemption in the city tax for the administrative authorisation is expected to be launched at the end of the year.(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
2006City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionChicago Nature and Wildlife Plan, & associated Chicago Nature Areas Directory, identifies over 4800 acres of prairies, savannahs, dunes, woodlands, wetlands & potential restoration areas at 98 sites throughout Chicago. The plan is a framework to protect & expand individual ecosystems and the landscapes to which they belong. It suggests techniques that residents & businesses can implement to make the urban environment better for native plants & animals. The plan was adopted by Chicago Plan Commission, Chicago Park District, & Cook County Forest Preserve District. In 2009, the City convened the Nature and Wildlife Research Summit to identify priority research needs, connect researchers to land managers and policymakers, and envision a biodiversity research network for Chicago. As a key action of SC 2015’s Goal 19, “Improve and Protect Chicago’s Natural Assets and Biodiversity,” Chicago is continuing to enforce the terrestrial and aquatic invasive specific ordinance and is working with state and federal partners on regional coordination of invasive species prevention.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2007Tokyo Metropolitan Government31111JapanTokyoC402015Buildings(35.6896342°, 139.6921007°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
2008Fafe50671PortugalFafe2015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented development(41.4508217°, -8.1728619°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
2009City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Energy SupplyOptimize traditional power/ energy productionMany buildings have replaced boilers.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2010City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsWaste management plans are required on certain projects.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2011Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402015Mass TransitSmart public transport(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
2012City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015WaterWastewater to energy initiativesAll buildings have to connect, the city takes a fee for the the cost of connecting to the sewage network. This is an continous project.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2013City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations-- A $1 billion project to rebuild the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red and Purple Lines from federal, state, and local funding, to improve transit for 79 million CTA riders annually Union Station: As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 09, “Improve Freight Movement and Accelerate High-Speed Passenger Rail Projects.” Chicago is modernizing Union Station to expand its role as a transportation hub. Updated Red and Blue Lines and infrastructure The Red Line is the backbone of the CTA rail system, with nearly 250,000 rides on an avg. weekday. Since it opened in 1969, the Dan Ryan Branch tracks and track bed are beyond their expected lifespan, which results in longer commutes and less reliability for more than 80,000 commuters each day. Currently, 40% of the Dan Ryan Branch requires slow zones for safe operation. As part of the Building a New Chicago Program, the CTA will rebuild these tracks to provide faster commutes, a smoother ride, improved stations and accessibility, and, a better passenger experience. The project will also create hundreds of jobs.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2014Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesFree collection of large-sized home appliances to throw away(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2015City of Gibraltar50650GibraltarGibraltar2015Mass TransitSmart public transportGibraltar has recently published its Sustainable Traffic, Transport and Parking Plan which aims to improve all aspects of travel and transport in Gibraltar, including better bus routes, improved parking arrangements, increase in pedestrianised areas and the introduction of dedicated cycling routes.(36.1407734°, -5.3535994°)(36.140751°, -5.353585°)
2016Cascais50680PortugalCascais2015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures31317consuption monitoring and optimization measures; "Caça Watts" - energy diagnostic project for the residential and service sectors; Smart meters, "Requalifica Five" project (rehabilitation of buildings), IPSS OCS project (energy reduction ih these type of institutions), energy efficiency in tourism sector and cogeneration in municipal pools.(38.6970565°, -9.4222945°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
2017City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentExpanding public transport inrastucture. An important basic idea with in the citys Master Plan is that new buildings are developed within walking distance of public transport.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2018City of Edmonton43912CanadaEdmonton2015Community-Scale DevelopmentEco-district development strategy8. Home Opportunities Program Edmonton (HOPE) The City of Edmonton’s HOPE program is supported to offer energy audits and recommended energy efficiency upgrades through a grant program administered by City Environmental Strategies. The energy audits, valued at $500 for pre- and post, plus $2,000 toward upgrades means a $2,500 grant for each home. In 2014, 28 homeowners were provided with grants for energy efficiency upgrades, achieving an average 10% savings in home energy use.(53.544389°, -113.4909267°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2019City of Yokohama31113JapanYokohamaC402015Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesIntroducing Hjigh performance lighnig local into shopping area street lump(35.4437078°, 139.6380256°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
2020District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentBrownfield redevelopment programsThe District Department of the Environment's brownfield program, known as the Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP), provides incentives and technical assistance for the voluntary cleanup of brownfields. 15 sites have been cleaned through program with 17 additional active cleanup sites.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2021City of Helsinki8242FinlandHelsinki2015Community-Scale DevelopmentCompact citiesUtilisation of brown field areas near the city centre, additional buildings in old residential areas, new residential areas near local train, metro or tram networks(60.1733244°, 24.9410248°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
2022City of Sydney31114AustraliaSydneyC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesAustralians generate more than 140,000 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) each year and most of it ends up in landfill. As well as putting more pressure on limited landfill capacity, e-waste can be hazardous as it contains toxic materials. To keep e-waste out of landfill, the City runs four quarterly e-waste collections through the Bay Street, Depot in Ultimo each year. In September and December 2014 879 residents dropped off a total of 29.74 tonnes of e-waste for recycling at the collection events. This electronic waste is sent for processing by SIMS Metal in Sydney where it is broken down into material components that are recycled in Australia as much as possible. On 5 July 2014, the City hosted the sixth annual Chemical Cleanout event with 526 drop-offs and 27 tonnes of household hazardous waste being diverted from landfill. This is a 23 per cent increase in recovered chemicals from last year’s event. Paint and gas cylinders were the most common items collected.(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
2023City of Denver32550USADenver2015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generation500000Although not directly under the control of the City, Denver has supported statewide efforts to increase the Renewable Portfolio Standard for the investor owned utility providing power generation for the city. In addition, Denver has been supportive of lowering the carbon intensity of the power generation through switching traditional power plants from coal to natural gas.(39.737567°, -104.9847179°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2024Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Private TransportTransportation demand managementIncreased number of municipal guards.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2025Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402015Private Transportthere is an existent bike-plan to build new cycle lanes around the city. The program foresees that bike lane will become 180km from the actual 104km.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
2026City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesBiogas is produced from organic waste and used as fuel for the cities busses and fuel in some areas.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2027City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationpart of amsterdam procurement policy(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
2028City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesComputers, laptops, and monitors are banned from the garbage. Residents can recycle televisions, monitors, and computers for free through several local businesses - a list is provided.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2029City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2030City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015WaterWith the increasingly frequent and severe weather, it is essential that homeowners take the appropriate action to reduce the risk of basement flooding on their own private property. To assist, the City offers owners of single-family, duplex and triplex residential homes a financial subsidy of up to $3,400 per property to install flood protection devices including a backwater valve, a sump pump, and pipe severance and capping of the home's storm sewer or external weeping tile connection.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2031City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations204 new low floor, light rail vehicles are replacing the existing fleet of streetcars. Prototype vehicles arrive in late 2011 for testing. Operation commences in 2013.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2032City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015Private TransportTransportation demand managementExpansion of vehicle registration fees is under consideration.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2033District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentBuilding standardsThe 2006 Green Building Act required all residential projects receiving public financing to meet the Enterprise Green Communities standard beginning in 2007.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2034Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015BuildingsBuilding codes and standardsContinued expansion of district heating Constructing and expanding power plants using solar power, called "Solar Citizen's Plant"(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2035Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015BuildingsCarbon emissions reduction from industryIndustries are regulated by environmental agencies at the national level(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2036City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsThe current network has six underground lines and a skyline (Premetro), reaching a total length of 58km. It is estimated that the subway holds a 10% of all trips are made daily in the metropolitan area of Buenos Aires, carrying 1,300,000 passengers a day. The system has a good connection to the main railway lines, linking the major transhipment centers for the City of Buenos Aires. In recent years several works to extend and improve the service have taken place. It stands out the opening of new stations, improvements of the stations facilities, together with the renewal of carriages(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
2037City of Yokohama31113JapanYokohamaC402015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesAssistance of introducing EV/PHV(35.4437078°, 139.6380256°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
2038City 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.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2039Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402015Private Transportthere are existent areas in the mainland where motorized vehicles are not allowed. There are plans to enlarge this areas.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
2040City of Dallas35860USADallas2015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsMcKinney Avenue Trolley loop extension project construction is anticipated to be complete in December 2014. Testing will occur in January/February followed by revenue service. Phase I TIGER Oak Cliff/Downtown streetcar project construction is complete; two to three months of integrated testing will occur when the first streetcar vehicle is delivered, anticipated late January/February 2015). Revenue service anticipated April/May 2015.(32.7801399°, -96.8004511°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2041City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Mass TransitSmart public transportAdvanced system with a camera that reads the vehicle's license plate. Fee is deducted directly from the vehicle owner's bank account.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2042Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015WasteImprove the efficiency of waste collectionSeven treatment stations to minimize the flow of trucks.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2043Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationExpansion of solar panels in public and private buildings, loan and financial support provided, subsidies for household solar panels(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2044City of Sydney31114AustraliaSydneyC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsApproval for the $2.1 billion extension to Sydney’s light rail network has been welcomed by the City of Sydney. The major infrastructure project is being delivered by the NSW Government. The City of Sydney is contributing $220 million towards the light rail project, including funding the transformation of George Street and the improvement of surrounding laneways. In 2014 the City signed an agreement with Transport for NSW setting out the high standards the new light rail project will have to meet throughout the local government area. The agreement sets out a range of binding conditions, including high design standards for paving, lighting, trees, smartpoles, street furniture and light rail stops and a new park on the Olivia Gardens site. The new CBD and South East Light Rail will travel from Circular Quay along George Street to Central Station and on to Moore Park, then to Kingsford via Anzac Parade and Randwick via Alison Road and High Street. The NSW Government expects light rail to be operating in 2019.(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
2045Faro50673PortugalFaro2015Energy Supplyobligation of the use of solar energy for water heating(57.9441874°, 19.1424789°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
2046City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportComplete Streets Policy seeks to design and construct right-of-way improvements in compliance with ADA accessibility guidelines, incorporating features that create a pedestrian friendly environment, such as narrower traffic lanes, curb extensions, count-down pedestrian signals. The policy seeks to improve pedestrian accommodation and safety at signalized intersections by using good geometric design to minimize crossing distances and increase visibility and timing signals to minimize pedestrian delay. The policy looks to reclaim street space for other uses through the use of "road diets", e.g. convert 4-lane roadway to 3-lane roadway with marked bike lanes. Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 17, “Increase the Number of Public Spaces and Parks Available for All Chicagoans.” In the 1909 Plan of Chicago, Daniel Burnham laid out the dream of a “City Beautiful” – an urban landscape full of parks and broad avenues, a city that integrates its multiple systems of transportation and recreation. Today, Chicago is expanding this vision to provide residents with more parks, greater opportunities for recreational activities, and new, innovative civic spaces so that every Chicagoan lives within a 10-minute walk of a park, recreations area or open space. As key actions to increase under Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 17, “Increase the Number of Public Spaces and Parks Available for All Chicagoans”pedestrian activity, Chicago is increasing the number and varieties of programs for residents through the Chicago Park District, community groups, and other partnerships. In addition, Chicago is increasing Chicago Park District acreage by more than 180 acres. As a key actions to increase under Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 17, “Increase the Number of Public Spaces and Parks Available for All Chicagoans”pedestrian activity, Chicago is opening: Bloomingdale Trail; North Grant Park, (a 16-acre innovative and environmentally-sustainable park); and, new LEED-certified field houses in at least two parks. As a key action to increase under Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 17, “Increase the Number of Public Spaces and Parks Available for All Chicagoans”pedestrian activity, Chicago is supporting access to, integration and promotion of cultural elements in public spaces.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2047City of Helsinki8242FinlandHelsinki2015WaterWastewater to energy initiativesExisting biogas plants(60.1733244°, 24.9410248°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
2048City of Yokohama31113JapanYokohamaC402015BuildingsBuilding codes and standardsSaving energy building  rule matching(35.4437078°, 139.6380256°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
2049Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015WaterWastewater to energy initiativesSewerage inducement charge is imposed for new construction and expansion of existing buildings, based on sewage generation calculated by population and area.(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2050City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programs(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)

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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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