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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
2651City of Paris31175ParisFranceC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentEco-district development strategyAll new urban area is a "laboratory" of Paris Climate and Energy Action Plan: green infrastructure, renewable energies, low energy consumption and GHG emissions...(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
2652Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsKeeping the bus fee raise at the minimum level reflecting the inflation(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2653City of Los Angeles10894Los AngelesUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations(34.0522342°, -118.2436849°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2654City of Los Angeles10894Los AngelesUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations(34.0522342°, -118.2436849°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2655City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016Mass TransitSmart public transport(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2656City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Private TransportTransportation demand managementExpansion of vehicle registration fees is under consideration.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2657District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsThe Green Building Codes requires that construction projects recycle 50% of their C/D waste.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2658City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentCompact citiesThree Urban Development Areas are developing into eco district. One eco district is almost completed. Ongoing and to be completed within 2015-2016.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2659District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsThe District Department of Transportation (DDOT) began implementing a signal optimization initiative in 2014. This project is part of DDOT’s overarching initiative to make the District’s traffic signals safer and friendlier for pedestrians, improve bus running times and overall traffic flow and reduce vehicular traffic emissions. This citywide signal optimization initiative will enhance the District’s entire traffic signal network, which is comprised of more than 1,650 traffic signals, and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2016.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2660Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176Rio de JaneiroBrazilC402016Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsThe metro lines have 40km of extension and the route is being expanded in one more line, including new rail stations that are being built.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2661New York City3417New York CityUSAC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationNew York’s solar energy market is growing. Solar generating capacity has increased from less than one megawatt (MW) in 2006 to over 30 MW today. Numerous solar installation companies have also set up shop in the city, creating hundreds of jobs and attracting investments of $200 million in the industry. Since 2006, the New York City Solar Partnership led by the City University of New York (CUNY) has provided critical support for this industry’s development. Over the next decade, the City will aim to increase the development of more than 250 MW of solar energy on rooftops and in communities across New York City.(40.7127837°, -74.0059413°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2662New York City3417New York CityUSAC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationNew York’s solar energy market is growing. Solar generating capacity has increased from less than one megawatt (MW) in 2006 to over 30 MW today. Numerous solar installation companies have also set up shop in the city, creating hundreds of jobs and attracting investments of $200 million in the industry. Since 2006, the New York City Solar Partnership led by the City University of New York (CUNY) has provided critical support for this industry’s development. Over the next decade, the City will aim to increase the development of more than 250 MW of solar energy on rooftops and in communities across New York City.(40.7127837°, -74.0059413°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2663Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176Rio de JaneiroBrazilC402016Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transportThe city seeks greater integration of transport modes installing bike racks in metro stations and elsewhere in the city.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2664City of Vancouver20113VancouverCanadaC402016BuildingsBuilding codes and standardsReplacement of existing building stock with new more energy-efficient buildings, subject to more stringent policies via building-code and rezoning policy updates.(49.261226°, -123.1139268°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2665Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucksReplacing old diesel garbage trucks with natural gas vehicles(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2666City of Baltimore35853BaltimoreUSA2016Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumptionIn 2013 the City of Baltimore adopted Homegrown Baltimore - our local urban agriculture plan which addressees local sustainable food production, as well as encouraging local sustainable food consumption. The City leases land to farmers and has increased local food production in the City since 2012.(39.2903848°, -76.6121893°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2667Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176Rio de JaneiroBrazilC402016WasteImprove the efficiency of long-haul transportDevelop project for that the outsourced fleet of collection vehicles operate on renewable fuels or hybrids, since the alternative identified is technical, economical and environmentally viable.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2668Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176Rio de JaneiroBrazilC402016Private TransportTransportation demand managementThe city hall is converting several parking spots in streets in bike share stations, parklets and other non car related facilities.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2669City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Energy SupplySmart gridCenterPoint Energy Houston Electric’s (CPE) Smart Grid project involves deployment of a fully integrated advanced metering system and Web portal access to over 2.2 million customers, along with installation of advanced monitoring and distribution automation equipment. The project aims to reduce peak loads, overall electricity use, and operations and maintenance costs while increasing distribution system reliability. The project implements secure communications to: (1) allow smart meter customers to view their electricity consumption data whenever they want through the Smart Meter Texas (SMT) data exchange, and (2) allow CPE to effectively visualize and operate the distribution system. As a transmission and distribution service provider, CPE provides metering data to retail energy providers (REPs) through the SMT data exchange. The billing data and customer systems enable REPs to offer information feedback, new pricing programs, and other electric service options to customers. The project also deploys a more advanced distribution management system and automated feeder switching, that reduces operational costs and improves service reliability.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2670City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Energy SupplySmart gridCenterPoint Energy Houston Electric’s (CPE) Smart Grid project involves deployment of a fully integrated advanced metering system and Web portal access to over 2.2 million customers, along with installation of advanced monitoring and distribution automation equipment. The project aims to reduce peak loads, overall electricity use, and operations and maintenance costs while increasing distribution system reliability. The project implements secure communications to: (1) allow smart meter customers to view their electricity consumption data whenever they want through the Smart Meter Texas (SMT) data exchange, and (2) allow CPE to effectively visualize and operate the distribution system. As a transmission and distribution service provider, CPE provides metering data to retail energy providers (REPs) through the SMT data exchange. The billing data and customer systems enable REPs to offer information feedback, new pricing programs, and other electric service options to customers. The project also deploys a more advanced distribution management system and automated feeder switching, that reduces operational costs and improves service reliability.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2671City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesOrganic are collected and composted.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2672City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016WasteImprove the efficiency of waste collectionIn February 2015, the City 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, the City implemented several other recycling initiatives 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°)
2673City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesThe 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°)
2674Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationProduction and distribution of biofuel from waste cooking oil(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2675City of Paris31175ParisFranceC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentDevelopping logisitc and deliveries platforms to connect with rail or river, charter for sustainable urban logistics: management of motorized fleets, delivery tracking, sharing space and resources, non-road modes of delivery , practice preferred parking rates for low-emission vehicles (small or electric), the extension of time slots of delivery for commercial vehicles meeting certain standards...(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
2676City of Las Vegas10495Las VegasUSA2016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion0In 2014, the region was successful in lobbying Congress to enact legislation for a new national monument that protects prehistoric fossils in northwestern Las Vegas. In addition, a Federal Act known as the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act allows for the proceeds of sales of Federal Land in a disposal area around Las Vegas to be diverted to the construction of new parks, green space, and conservation projects.(36.1699412°, -115.1398296°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2677Comune di Torino35886TorinoItaly2016Mass Transit105739Shifting modal split in transport sector(45.1006374°, 7.6680046°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
2678Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programs- Plastic bag restrictions - Some industries are fined when providing plastic bag for free(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2679Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programs- Plastic bag restrictions - Some industries are fined when providing plastic bag for free(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2680Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programs- Plastic bag restrictions - Some industries are fined when providing plastic bag for free(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2681City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucks (private)CleanTruck - Increase use of biofuels in heavy vehicles, setting up two refuelling stations for heavy vehicles; one for biogas and one for ED95. Subsidies of ethanol, biogas and hybrid trucks. Although trucks only represent five to ten percent of all traffic in Stockholm, they cause almost half of the environmental impact from traffic. An environmental adaptation of road haulage is therefore of high urgency. This could involve anything from logistics and planning to reduce transports and maximise loading, to a transfer to cleaner vehicles and renewable fuels. The City of Stockholm has worked actively with environmental adaptation of passenger cars since the mid 1990s. As a result, a wide range of clean cars are now available on the market and the number of filling stations for renewable fuels is rapidly expanding both in Stockholm and the rest of Sweden.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2682City of Porto46514PortoPortugal2016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures438000Thermal insulation, energy shift, smart metering, solar panel for hot water, replacement of old and inefficient household appliances (washing machines, refrigerators, etc)(41.1579438°, -8.6291053°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
2683City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Private TransportTransportation demand managementWith Discover Stockholm, the city’s first app, you can easily find your way to playgrounds, sports activities, beaches and many different outdoor activities. The app shows you how to get to these places from your current location by walking, biking or public transport. The goal is to encourage Stockholmers and visitors to consume local experiences and services. Many of the city’s administrations cooperate to gather information about the activities. The app was launched for both iPhone and Android in April, 2011. In an evaluation, Stockholmers answered the question if they think the app is a good way to inspire people to live climate-smart in Stockholm. Eighty-four percent of the inhabitants who had seen information about the app were very positive (53 percent) or positive (31 percent). In November 2012, the app had been downloaded 90,000 times. The app is still continously downloaded and part of marketing Stockholm as a "Walkable city". Stockholm has a "Walking Plan" or Gång plan that focuses on making Stockholm as inviting to pedestrians that are walking as possible. This plan is at present being adapted and part of Stockholm City planning.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2684City of Buenos Aires31155Buenos AiresArgentinaC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesSolid waste disposal is done outside city limits, where methane sequestration and treatment is performed. Still, we are committed to progressively reduce the total amount of waste sent to final disposal through the promotion of waste segregation programs and the encouragement of a local recycling market. The local Government is now working with urban recycling cooperatives where more than 4,200 people formally work, to which it provides transportation, uniforms, and mandatory registration cards. The collected material is transported into one of the 10 green centers (waste separation centers), which are operated by the cooperatives. In the same line, the MBT plant was launched in 2013, as a joint initiative between the local and the regional government. This plant is located within the landfill premises and treats 1100tn of waste per day, 310 day a year, diverting 410tn of organic and 200tn of recyclable waste per day.. Two more MBT plants are being constructed in the city in order to increase the volume of waste treated.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
2685Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WasteImprove the efficiency of waste collectionThe national government takes responsibility of integrated management.(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2686City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionThe SPARK School Park Program is a non-profit organization operating out of the City of Houston Mayor's office. Developed in 1983 as a way to increase park space in Houston, Texas, Former City Council Member, Eleanor Tinsley, created SPARK to develop public school grounds into neighborhood parks. An inter-local agreement, one of the first in Houston, between the city, the Houston Parks Board and the school district, formally established the SPARK program. SPARK combines the resources of the Department of Housing and Community Development, seven local school districts, Harris County, the private sector, neighborhood group, PTA/PTO groups and concerned citizens. http://www.sparkpark.org/(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2687City of Las Vegas10495Las VegasUSA2016Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transport0The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, local jurisdictions and the Nevada Department of Transportation have helped bring awareness to alternative modes of transportation, including transit, walking, and bicycling, as well as a commitment to zero fatalities of pedestrians and cyclists. Club Ride is a FREE program of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) designed to improve air quality and encourage the use of commute alternatives to work such as carpooling, vanpooling, riding transit, walking, bicycling, motorcycling, telecommuting, and compressed work weeks.(36.1699412°, -115.1398296°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2688Comune di Venezia36254VeneziaItalyC402016Otherthere is a specific institution for parks and green areas that is in charge of and expand green areas available to citizens. between the achievements, the recent San Giuliano park, built on a ex landfill site, with a size of about 760.000 square meters.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
2689City of Oslo14088OsloNorwayC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentThere is an increased focus that public transport infrastructure must be in place when new neighbourhoods are developed, and that new neighbourhoods are planned where infrstructure projects are planned.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
2690Ville de Montreal35894MontrealCanada2016BuildingsSwitching to low-carbon fuels710000In the residential, commercial and institutional sector - Lowering heat oïl consumption(45.5086699°, -73.5539925°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2691City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesThe City will be installing a significant number of DC Fast Chargers throughout the City in 2017 to more than triple the number of available DCFC in Seattle.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2692Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Mass TransitSmart public transportPublic bike sharing system developed by the city fund and operated by commissioned private company (since Nov. 2010)(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2693City of Warsaw31185WarsawPolandC402016Mass TransitSmart public transport"Veturilo" public bike system app where it is possible to chek how many bikes are available on each station(52.2296756°, 21.0122287°)(51.919438°, 19.145136°)
2694City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesIn early 2016, the Mayor launched Drive Clean Seattle, a comprehensive action agenda to electrify the transportation sector from A to Z.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2695City of Toronto31117TorontoCanadaC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures11000The BBP helps building owners, managers and developers achieve their energy efficiency goals and reduce their emissions to the environment.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2696City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresSeattle Energy Code requires commercial buildings to meet minimum daylight requirements, and requires automatic controls on lighting within daylighting zones so that lights turn off when sufficient daylight is available.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2697City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Private TransportTransportation demand managementA "walking school bus" is an organized group where parents take turns to follow their own and other people's children to school. Traffic Office, which introduced the concept of walking school buses, has for many years worked to reduce the carbon footprint and increase road safety and inspire more children and parents to walk or cycle to and from school. Many children find it more fun to go to school now that they are in a walking school bus. The city's traffic office is to encourage and work through a series of campaigns such as Car-free week and school challenge, walking and cycling to school. In the School Challenge Stockholm schools will compete to become the best at walk, cycle or use public transportation to school. This is a project that is ongoing.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2698City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Private TransportTransportation demand managementBiking and walking are fun, healthy commute alternatives that energize individuals and employees while reducing traffic congestion and air pollution. Houston-Galveston Area Council Commute Solutions encourages these two alternatives by providing rewards for bicycle and pedestrian commuting trips (www.nuride.com), trail maps. http://www.mysolutionis.com/residents/commuter-services/biking-and-walking.aspx(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2699City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Mass 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°)
2700Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WasteImprove the efficiency of waste collectionThis issue is not under city's control.(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(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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