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2016 - Cities Emissions Reduction Activities

Row numberOrganisationAccount NoCity Short NameCountryC40Reporting YearEmissions Reduction Sector​Emissions Reduction ActivityAnticipated emissions reduction (metric tonnes CO2e)Action DescriptionCity LocationCountry Location
751Town of Vail, CO59535Vail, COUSA2016BuildingsBuilding codes and standards(39.6403°, -106.3742°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
752Town of Vail, CO59535Vail, COUSA2016Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transport70www.solepower.org - Sole Power Challenge (annual)(39.6403°, -106.3742°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
753Town of Vail, CO59535Vail, COUSA2016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures(39.6403°, -106.3742°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
754Town of Vail, CO59535Vail, COUSA2016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail(39.6403°, -106.3742°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
755Town of Vail, CO59535Vail, COUSA2016Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologies(39.6403°, -106.3742°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
756Town of Vail, CO59535Vail, COUSA2016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilities(39.6403°, -106.3742°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
757Town of Vail, CO59535Vail, COUSA2016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generation(39.6403°, -106.3742°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
758Town of Vail, CO59535Vail, COUSA2016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operations(39.6403°, -106.3742°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
759Town of Vail, CO59535Vail, COUSA2016Finance and Economic DevelopmentInstruments to fund low carbon projects(39.6403°, -106.3742°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
760Canberra43928CanberraAustralia2016Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generation4133000By 2020, 100% of Canberra’s electricity supply will be from large-scale renewables, contributing to a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. Emissions savings from the 100% renewable energy target are cumulative projections to 2020, while emissions savings will continue past this date these have not been calculated.(-35.3075°, 149.1244°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
761Canberra43928CanberraAustralia2016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures1772000The Energy Efficiency Improvement Scheme (EEIS) started on 1 January 2013. The EEIS sets a Territory-wide energy savings target and includes obligations for ACT electricity retailers to meet an individual Retailer Energy Savings Obligation . Emissions savings from the EEIS are cumulative projections to 2020, while emissions savings will continue past this date these have not been calculated.(-35.3075°, 149.1244°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
762Canberra43928CanberraAustralia2016Private TransportTransportation demand management501000Transport for Canberra is the foundation for transport planning in the ACT. Transport for Canberra aims to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions while increasing the number of people using active travel and public transport. Emissions savings from transport are cumulative projections to 2020, while emissions savings will continue past this date these have not been calculated.(-35.3075°, 149.1244°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
763Canberra43928CanberraAustralia2016WasteWaste prevention policies and programs53000The ACT Government has introduced a waste management strategy that will guide the ACT in reducing waste and recovering resources to achieve a sustainable, carbon-neutral Canberra. Emissions savings from waste are cumulative projections to 2020, while emissions savings will continue past this date these have not been calculated.(-35.3075°, 149.1244°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
764City Government of Makati54354MakatiPhilippines2016BuildingsBuilding codes and standardsTo be computed Passage of Green Building Ordinance and GHG Management Code(14.559004°, 121.081632°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
765City Government of Makati54354MakatiPhilippines2016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresTo be computed Passage of Green Building Ordinance and GHG Management Code Promoting green infrastructure, facilities and designs thru the Green Urban Design Center (GUDC)(14.559004°, 121.081632°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
766City Government of Makati54354MakatiPhilippines2016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionTo be computed Development of the Urban Biodiversity Plan Implementation of the Environment Management Plan(14.559004°, 121.081632°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
767City Government of Makati54354MakatiPhilippines2016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsTo be computed Acquisition of additional E-vehicles Establishment of more E-vehicle routes and emission free zones Construction of elevated pathways and underpasses Adaption and implementation of the Bus Rapid Transit(14.559004°, 121.081632°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
768City Government of Makati54354MakatiPhilippines2016Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesTo be computed Conversion of lighting facilities (City managed) to CFL or LED(14.559004°, 121.081632°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
769City Government of Makati54354MakatiPhilippines2016WasteRecyclables and organics separation from other wasteTo be computed Waste Reduction and Diversion Program(14.559004°, 121.081632°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
770City Government of Makati54354MakatiPhilippines2016Finance and Economic DevelopmentDeveloping the green economyTo be computed Conduct of Impact Assessment on the positive effects of GHG Management on the economic development of the City (e.g. Job creation, increase of investors, etc.)(14.559004°, 121.081632°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
771City Government of Makati54354MakatiPhilippines2016Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transportTo be computed This is not limited to non motorizes transport only Development of Climate Change AVP and other printed materials to be shown and released in key areas such as cinema houses, electronic billboards, schools and barangays.(14.559004°, 121.081632°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
772City of Nagoya35902NagoyaJapan2016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucks300000事業用自動車対策(35.181446°, 136.906398°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
773City Government of Makati54354MakatiPhilippines2016OtherTo be computed Other proposed initiatives are as follows: a. Creation of Climate Change portal in the Makati City website b. Construction of additional Sewerage Treatment Plants (STPs)(14.559004°, 121.081632°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
774City of Adelaide32480AdelaideAustralia2016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresFoster a network of City office tenants committed to improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions, including the City Switch Office program.(-34.928499°, 138.600746°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
775City of Adelaide32480AdelaideAustralia2016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresJointly pursue the implementation of the building upgrade finance mechanism with state government (discussed above).(-34.928499°, 138.600746°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
776City of Adelaide32480AdelaideAustralia2016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresProvide direct advice to small businesses on how to reduce energy use and develop energy management initiatives (articulate the business case for energy efficiency).(-34.928499°, 138.600746°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
777City of Adelaide32480AdelaideAustralia2016WasteImprove the efficiency of long-haul transportCouncil’s collection contractor utilises the collection truck’s full load capacity before travelling to the disposal or processing facility which is outside of the Council.(-34.928499°, 138.600746°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
778City of Adelaide32480AdelaideAustralia2016WasteImprove the efficiency of waste collectionThe City is divided into collection days which clusters waste collection sites together so that the collection truck is not traversing across the City on it collection runs.(-34.928499°, 138.600746°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
779City of Adelaide32480AdelaideAustralia2016WasteRecyclables and organics separation from other wasteCouncil provides a 3-bin kerbside collection service for general waste, comingled recycling and organics (garden and food waste). Council’s collection contractor uses a separate collection truck to collect electronic waste separate from other hard waste items so that the electronic items are not crushed in the collection process and are sent to an electronics recycler.(-34.928499°, 138.600746°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
780City of Adelaide32480AdelaideAustralia2016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesCouncil provides a kerbside organics collection for residents to dispose of garden and food organic waste which is disposed of to a commercial composter. Council also owns and operates a garden organic disposal facility where the public (open to non-residents) can drop off garden waste which is processed for mulch at the facility and sold commercially.(-34.928499°, 138.600746°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
781City of Adelaide32480AdelaideAustralia2016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsCouncil is committed to minimising waste disposal to landfill by encouraging waste avoidance and maximising resources recovery for recycling. On 22 July 2014, Council endorsed a new Waste and Recycling Services Policy to support development of an Environmentally Sustainable and Vibrant City.(-34.928499°, 138.600746°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
782City of Adelaide32480AdelaideAustralia2016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportCouncil encourages increased cycling in and to the city through providing increased bikeways.(-34.928499°, 138.600746°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
783City of Kuala Lumpur54364Kuala LumpurMalaysia2016Private TransportTransportation demand managementThis is one way of protecting our environment from carbon emission pollution as well as inculcate healthy lifestyle living The first and third Sunday of the month we conduct this program by closing a certain part of the road in the city centre. Only non motorized vehicle is allowed as a mode of transport(3.139003°, 101.686855°)(4.210484°, 101.975766°)
784City of Kuala Lumpur54364Kuala LumpurMalaysia2016Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentWe encourage high intensity development around transit terminals, with integrated land use, community facilities, infrastructure and transportation network(3.139003°, 101.686855°)(4.210484°, 101.975766°)
785City of Kuala Lumpur54364Kuala LumpurMalaysia2016Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesLED lights are used in our street lighting(3.139003°, 101.686855°)(4.210484°, 101.975766°)
786City of Kuala Lumpur54364Kuala LumpurMalaysia2016Community-Scale DevelopmentBuilding standardsgreen building standards as important consideration in approving building plan in the city(3.139003°, 101.686855°)(4.210484°, 101.975766°)
787City of Kuala Lumpur54364Kuala LumpurMalaysia2016Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transportPublic outreach Program embedded in our projects as effort to create awareness and educate the public especially school children in protecting the environment(3.139003°, 101.686855°)(4.210484°, 101.975766°)
788City of Nagoya35902NagoyaJapan2016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures551000住宅の省エネルギー化(▲23.1万t-CO2) オフィスの省エネルギー化(▲32万t-CO2)(35.181446°, 136.906398°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
789City of Nagoya35902NagoyaJapan2016Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generation140000再生可能エネルギーの導入(35.181446°, 136.906398°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
790City of Nagoya35902NagoyaJapan2016Energy SupplyOptimize traditional power/ energy production750000電力事業者の努力(35.181446°, 136.906398°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
791City of Nagoya35902NagoyaJapan2016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles350000家庭用自動車対策(35.181446°, 136.906398°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
792City of Nagoya35902NagoyaJapan2016Private TransportTransportation demand management290000自動車利用量15%削減を目標とした諸施策(マイカー及び業務用車が対象)(35.181446°, 136.906398°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
793Geoje City48487GeojeSouth Korea2016Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transport(34.880643°, 128.621082°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
794Geoje City48487GeojeSouth Korea2016Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesTransit to LED lights(34.880643°, 128.621082°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
795Geoje City48487GeojeSouth Korea2016Finance and Economic DevelopmentDeveloping the green economyPromoting EV(34.880643°, 128.621082°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
796Gurye County48584Gurye South Korea2016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion(35.202495°, 127.462653°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
797Gurye County48584Gurye South Korea2016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures(35.202495°, 127.462653°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
798Gwangyang City44295Gwangyang South Korea2016BuildingsCarbon emissions reduction from industry(34.940697°, 127.695888°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
799Gwangyang City44295Gwangyang South Korea2016Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented development(34.940697°, 127.695888°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
800Gwangyang City44295Gwangyang South Korea2016Finance and Economic DevelopmentInstruments to fund low carbon projects(34.940697°, 127.695888°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)

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In 2016, over 3,000 city-wide mitigation actions were disclosed. Cities are taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in cities. 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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