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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
2551Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176Rio de JaneiroBrazilC402016Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsThe stations are adapted for people with physical disabilities, making access easier. Creation of bike parking spots in some of the train and metro stations.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2552Comune di Torino35886TorinoItaly2016Finance and Economic DevelopmentDeveloping the green economy94373GPP(45.1006374°, 7.6680046°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
2553City of San Francisco31182San FranciscoUSAC402016Private TransportTransportation demand managementImplement the San Francisco Transportation Sector Climate Action Plan including: improved public transportation information, transit passes for all new development, parking cash out program, transit oriented development in priority development areas, require hotel visitor transit passes, expand participation in the SF's 511 ride share, increase distribution of employee transit passes, coordinate commuter shuttles, develop neighborhood travel choice programs, expand SFGO signal synchronization program.(37.7749295°, -122.4194155°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2554City of Warsaw31185WarsawPolandC402016Mass TransitSmart public transportContactless payment in ticket machines in buses, possibility of purchasing the ticket via app.(52.2296756°, 21.0122287°)(51.919438°, 19.145136°)
2555City of Yokohama31113YokohamaJapanC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationEnergy Section + Yokohama Green Power Project(35.4437078°, 139.6380256°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
2556City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsThe goal for public transport is to maintain market share despite a rapidly increasing population. Ongoing.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2557City of Denver32550DenverUSA2016BuildingsBuilding codes and standards40000Denver has recently updated its Building Code to the 2015 IECC.(39.737567°, -104.9847179°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2558City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsSustainable Chicago 2015’s sixth focus area advances Waste and Recycling. Goal 20, “Increase Access to Recycling and Improve Policies to Promote Waste Reduction and Reuse,” set goals to specifically advance this work. The majority of Chicago’s waste can be diverted from taking up space in landfills. Recycling and composting are two paths for turning the waste stream into a resource stream. Reducing and reusing materials, especially construction and demolition debris, can also dramatically reduce the waste stream. Chicago aims to help put programs and policies in place to encourage less waste and promote recycling. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015’s Goal 20, “Increase Access to Recycling and Improve Policies to Promote Waste Reduction and Reuse,” Chicago is Piloting and scaling best practices to waste reductions at major festivals.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2559City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from ferriesWe are working on changing to electric harbour busses /ferries(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2560Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171MadridSpainC402016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
2561Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171MadridSpainC402016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
2562Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentUrban agricultureRooftop kitchen garden being piloted in public buildings, childcare centers and senior care centers(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2563City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016WasteWaste 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°)
2564Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176Rio de JaneiroBrazilC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThe city is creating boulevards and walking paths in several areas of the city specially downtown and closing to cars(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2565Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railCity-wide restrictions on idling entered into force in 2012(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2566City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportStockholm City has a private company that provides bike hire for the entrie city.City Bikes is the company and a season pass from April to October. The season ticket can be purchased all throughout the city and has around 140 places to either pick up a bicycle or leave a bicycle. The system also works with the public transport access card. More info here: http://www.citybikes.se/home(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2567City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations0Advance CREATE: As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 09, “Improve Freight Movement and Accelerate High-Speed Passenger Rail Projects.” Chicago is identifying additional available funding sources and working with CREATE partners to apply for grants.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2568Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operations(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2569City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsThe city has a program to investigate illegal dumping and if possible issue citations.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2570City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016WaterWater metering and billingCode enforcement has impact fees for connecting buildings to the City's water and sewer sytem.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2571City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016BuildingsSwitching to low-carbon fuelsThe district heating system which supplies 98% of the city´s heat demand will be based on biomass. In 2025 the district heating will be CO2-neutral mainly based on biomass.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2572Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171MadridSpainC402016WasteImprove the efficiency of long-haul transportThe wholle fleet of waste collection truks is propelled by Natural Gas (CNG)(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
2573City of Edmonton43912EdmontonCanada2016Community-Scale DevelopmentEco-district development strategy14. State of Environment Reporting Contributed to the development of the Citizen’s Dashboard and the 2014 Edmonton’s Report on the Environment.(53.544389°, -113.4909267°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2574City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationThe city works continously with renewable fuewl, large scale biomass heating and biofuels int the form of 80% renewable energy in district heating system. Combined heat and power plant.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2575City of Toronto31117TorontoCanadaC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsThe Getting to 70% Diversion Plan approved by City Council in 2007 set a goal of 70% residential waste diversion by 2010.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2576City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingSeattle City Light and Community Power Works currently offer a home energy assessment resulting in an Energy Performance Score at a subsidized rate. Seattle 2013 Climate Action Plan calls for the development of a pilot program on home energy disclosure requirements at the point of sale.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2577Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg35868HamburgGermany2016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesPromotion of e-vehicles (e.g. e-quarter), car-sharing, bike sharing system "Stadtrad"(53.5510846°, 9.9936818°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
2578City of Yokohama31113YokohamaJapanC402016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesAssistance of input of electric vehicles and low-emission vehicles(35.4437078°, 139.6380256°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
2579City of Toronto31117TorontoCanadaC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresThe High-rise Retrofit Improvement Support Program (Hi-RIS) is a three year pilot program now offered by the City of Toronto to help residential property owners pursuing energy and water efficiency and conservation improvements. The multi-residential stream of the Program has a $10 million funding envelope with a participation target of approximately 10 buildings.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2580City of Oslo14088OsloNorwayC402016Private TransportTransportation demand managementOslo has had a tollring for 25 years. Now almost 80 % of the income goes to finance public transport. Since 2007 there has been a slight reduction in the number of cars that crosses the toll barrier, while the number of passengers on public transport has increased by more than 35 per cent. Part of the explanation is probably a toll-price increase, combined with reduced fares on public transport and improvements of the public transport service. The new city government have plans to redesign the toll ring with time- and environment dependent pricing.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
2581Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016BuildingsBuilding 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°)
2582City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentPolicies (e.g. exemptions from parking requirements, streamlined environmental review) and the pilot program encourage development near existing light rail stations.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2583City of Toronto31117TorontoCanadaC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesA reuse centre is in operation to process durable goods for reuse, recycling and disassembly. Such select durable household goods as mattresses and large plastic items are collected by dedicated trucks and sent to customers for reuse.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2584City of Buenos Aires31155Buenos AiresArgentinaC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generation0The program on thermal solar energy in social housing started as a pilot test in 5 houses and a community center of a low income neighborhood. The Environmental Protection Agency has completed the second stage of the program in another low income neighborhood with the installation of thermal solar collectors in two community center soup kitchen and 4 other residential houses.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
2585City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesElectric-hybrid trucks for local distribution are becoming more and more available.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2586City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Energy SupplyOptimize traditional power/ energy production20% in district heating system. Combined heat and power plant.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2587Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176Rio de JaneiroBrazilC402016BuildingsCarbon emissions reduction from industryLei 4.372/2006; Lei 5.133/2009; Dec. 32.975/ 2010; Res. 510/2012 LEI Nº 5.248 DE 27 DE JANEIRO DE 2011(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2588City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016BuildingsSwitching to low-carbon fuelsCommunity Power Works for Home program offers additional incentives for homes oil-heated homes that conduct energy upgrades.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2589City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThe major bycicle commuting roads have green waves adjusted to a speed of 20 km/hour, which is the average speed of a bike.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2590District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationIn 2015 DCSEU partnered with DOEE to launch the Solar Advantage Plus Program (SAPP) to provide solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to low-income households as no cost. In the first year, the program installed systems on 137 homes. Planning is underway for an expansion of this effort through the Affordable Solar Program, with a goal of completing 140 homes by the end of FY2016. Planning is also underway for a similar initiative to provide incentives for solar pv installations to small businesses.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2591City of Los Angeles10894Los AngelesUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railMost buses are already CNG. Now moving to pilot electric/Zero Emission Buses(34.0522342°, -118.2436849°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2592City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Private TransportImprove the operations of shipping portsAny product or good that crosses the docks of the Port of Houston must be labeled. Gaseous or liquids must be labeled, and Material Safety Data Sheets must be on the container or drum. At the Port of Houston Authority, anti-idling is currently an incentive/disincentive that will turn into a policy by the end of 2013. Developed by the Regional Air Quality Planning Committee, there is a 5-minute idling limit currently in place; however, enforcement is being developed. Signage is in place to inform port users of the idling limit.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2593City of Warsaw31185WarsawPolandC402016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operations"Varsovian card' - reduced fare for people that taxes are billed in Warsaw.(52.2296756°, 21.0122287°)(51.919438°, 19.145136°)
2594City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail0As a key action from SC 2015 Goal 11 “Strengthen the Infrastructure to Advance Vehicle Efficiency,” Chicago is aiming to achieve a taxi fleet of 75%-80% hybrid or compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. Chicago’s hybrid and CNG (“green”) taxi fleet is competitive and growing. On average, there are 6700 to 6800 active taxicabs on any given day. In 2011, green taxis were added to the fleet as a result of the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection’s Green Taxi Program. Today, 40% of the fleet is green. At Chicago’s airports, green taxis move to the front of the passenger line, thanks to a 12-month pilot to encourage alternative-fuel vehicle use. And, in 2012, a new rate structure was introduced to encourage fleet owners to buy more fuel efficient taxis.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2595District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsDDOT launched service on the H Street/Benning Road line on February 27, 2016. During 2015, DDOT made final modifications to the line and went through safety testing in preparation for launch. DDOT also continued to advance the Environmental Assessments for the Union Station to Georgetown and Benning Road extensions.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2596City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transportCity implements safe routes to school programs which encourages youth to ride bikes and walk to school by improving crosswalk infrastructure, signage, speed limits, and education.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2597City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generation0In 2014, the Chicago Solar Express streamlined Chicago’s solar permitting process, reducing residential permit costs and approval timing to 1 day. Also in 2014, the City of Chicago offered Solar Chicago, a solar bulk purchase program that enabled residents and small business to participate in preferred pricing for rooftop solar. Inspections and installations are currently in-progress, targeting more than 500 KW of additional solar capacity(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2598Comune di Ferrara36286FerraraItaly2016Finance and Economic DevelopmentDeveloping the green economy190.1(44.8357395°, 11.6189949°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
2599City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationThe district heating system which supplies 98% of the city´s heat demand will be based on biomass. In 2025 the district heating will be CO2-neutral mainly based on biomass.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2600City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Finance and Economic DevelopmentDeveloping the green economyLaunched of the “High Performance Buildings Pilot Project”—a unique public-private partnership between the City of Seattle, Microsoft, the Seattle 2030 District and several of Seattle’s most recognizable companies and institutions including the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Sheraton Hotel, and Boeing (these buildings represent 2 million sf). • This pilot will test an innovative information technology-based energy management platform to drive more energy efficiency through the aggregation and analysis of millions of points of data within buildings and energy systems in real-time. • We have two primary goals for this project: (1) reduction of carbon footprint and substantial return on investment for key partners (e.g. utilities, building owners, and technology providers) and (2) increase market awareness of new technologies to improve energy efficiency. • This pilot is supported by a grant from the US Department of Energy and the Economic Development Administration.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)

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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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