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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
2701Cascais50680CascaisPortugal2016Other14Elaboration of guidelines on best environmental practices Awareness of sustainability in existing events(38.6970565°, -9.4222945°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
2702City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsThe City has a Green Building Resolution, which sets a target of LEED-Silver certification for new construction, replacement facilities and major renovations of city of Houston-owned buildings and facilities with more than 10,000 square feet of occupied space. In the LEED Rating System, there are two credits that relate to construction waste management. Many projects in the community have achieved this credit.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2703Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016BuildingsSwitching to low-carbon fuelstransition completed(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2704City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentAn important basic idea with in the city's Master Plan Is that it should be easy, safe and pleasant to walk in the city. The city will be planned for pedestrians as well as that new buildings are developed within walking distance of public transport.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2705Mexico City31172Mexico CityMexicoC402016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsInstallation of photovoltaic systems at stations Metrobus(19.4326077°, -99.133208°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
2706City of Toronto31117TorontoCanadaC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportDeveloping multi use trails in hydro & rail corridors across the City, adding 30km of new & 4km of upgraded off-road bike trails to the City Network. Existing bike lanes undergoing state of repair surveys.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2707District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationIn January 2005, the District of Columbia (D.C.) Council enacted a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) with a solar carve-out that applies to all retail electricity sales in the District. In 2008, standard was increased to 20% by 2020. DC's RPS involves a two-tiered system. District energy suppliers must meet the RPS by obtaining renewable energy credits (RECs) that equal the percentage requirement for electricity sold or by paying specified compliance fees. Eligible renewable resources include solar (electric or thermal), wind, biomass, landfill gas, wastewater-treatment gas, geothermal, ocean (mechanical and thermal) and fuel cells fueled by renewable resources.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2708District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationIn January 2005, the District of Columbia (D.C.) Council enacted a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) with a solar carve-out that applies to all retail electricity sales in the District. In 2008, standard was increased to 20% by 2020. DC's RPS involves a two-tiered system. District energy suppliers must meet the RPS by obtaining renewable energy credits (RECs) that equal the percentage requirement for electricity sold or by paying specified compliance fees. Eligible renewable resources include solar (electric or thermal), wind, biomass, landfill gas, wastewater-treatment gas, geothermal, ocean (mechanical and thermal) and fuel cells fueled by renewable resources.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2709District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationIn January 2005, the District of Columbia (D.C.) Council enacted a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) with a solar carve-out that applies to all retail electricity sales in the District. In 2008, standard was increased to 20% by 2020. DC's RPS involves a two-tiered system. District energy suppliers must meet the RPS by obtaining renewable energy credits (RECs) that equal the percentage requirement for electricity sold or by paying specified compliance fees. Eligible renewable resources include solar (electric or thermal), wind, biomass, landfill gas, wastewater-treatment gas, geothermal, ocean (mechanical and thermal) and fuel cells fueled by renewable resources.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2710Comune di Venezia36254VeneziaItalyC402016OtherThe main Landfill in Venice has been recovered and became a 75 hectars sized green park named San Giuliano.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
2711City of Boston35268BostonUSAC402016Finance and Economic DevelopmentInstruments to fund low carbon projects0Building owners and tenants in Boston can take advantage of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts's energy efficiency retrofit incentives, including zero-percent financing. Renew Boston conducts extensive outreach programs on these and facilitates participation by Boston businesses and residents. The City is also developing the Renew Boston Trust to create investment opportunities in energy efficiency.(42.3584308°, -71.0597732°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2712City of Sydney31114SydneyAustraliaC402016BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingThe Smart Green Business Program, run in partnership with Sydney Water assists medium to large non-office based businesses (for example: hotels, entertainment, conference facilities and retailers) in the local government area to improve their environmental performance. The program provides hands on sustainability advice and implementation support for water and waste reduction and provides referral to State energy efficiency programs.(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
2713City of Toronto31117TorontoCanadaC402016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesIn 2014, the City of Toronto introduced a minimum fuel efficiency standard that must be met by all licensed taxis in the City. It is estimated that 20,000 tonnes of GHGs per year will be reduced due to implementation of this standard.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2714City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016WaterWater recycling and reclamationNew bus stops are created as needed with the development of the city. The closeness between stops is a balance between short walking distance and rapid public transportation. Ongoing.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2715Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176Rio de JaneiroBrazilC402016WasteLandfill managementCTR-Seropédica has been constructed with triple inferior impermeabilization; and leachate treatment.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2716District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesThe District has reduced registration fees for hybrids and electric vehicles, and exemption from the excise tax for vehicles rated at 40 miles per gallon or more.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2717District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesThe District has reduced registration fees for hybrids and electric vehicles, and exemption from the excise tax for vehicles rated at 40 miles per gallon or more.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2718Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles334 electric cars deployed from 2010 to 2012(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2719City of Edmonton43912EdmontonCanada2016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion17. "Naturalization Program: ​C​onversion of ​mowed turf​ ​to naturalized grass, shrubs and trees ​through the naturalization program​. Benefits include carbon sequestration​through increased plant material ​and reduced carbon footprint due to reduced mechanical maintenance. " 17a. "The city has an ongoing program with a target to double the tree canopy of the boulevard trees over which it has control. This will generate a perpetual carbon sink value. For the purpose of this report this added sink value of 3,000 TCO2e per year is carried for 80 years"(53.544389°, -113.4909267°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2720Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Energy SupplyOptimize traditional power/ energy productionTransition from heating oil to natural gas completed(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2721City of Sydney31114SydneyAustraliaC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThe City of Sydney is building a 200km network of which about 55km will be separated cycleways – and is now concentrating on building or upgrading 10 priority regional routes. We have created 10km of separated cycleways, 60km of shared paths and 40km of other infrastructure. This equates to 110km of the City's planned 200km network already complete. Where separated paths have been introduced the number of bike trips have doubled and trebled in some places. Overall the number of bike trips has doubled in the past 3 years. Commuter periods are peak cycling times, proving that it is being used as a viable get-to-work transport option. The City is also behind a series of bike-riding and bike-maintenance courses to ensure locals are armed with everything they need to be self-sufficient cyclists. Major cycling festivals and events are also supported, including National Ride2Work Day, Bicycle NSW's Spring Cycle and the Sydney Bike Film Festival.(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
2722City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016WasteWaste 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°)
2723City of Oslo14088OsloNorwayC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationPhasing out of oil heating and switching to heatpumps is supported by The Oslo Climate and Energy Fund.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
2724City of Cleveland35859ClevelandUSA2016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures2140000There are numerous programs in Cleveland that provide assistance and incentives for retrofitting and weatherizing buildings. Key programs include the Home Weatherization Assistance Program, Warm & Healthy Homes, utility incentives, and the Cleveland Energy$aver program. There is also a Cleveland 2030 District to make significant reductions in commercial building energy use.(41.49932°, -81.6943605°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2725Mexico City31172Mexico CityMexicoC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportImplementation of schemes for intermodal mobility in strategic areas of the city(19.4326077°, -99.133208°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
2726City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingSeattle City Light offers net metering to residential and business customers.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2727City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingSeattle City Light offers net metering to residential and business customers.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2728Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176Rio de JaneiroBrazilC402016WasteLandfill managementBiologic treatment.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2729Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171MadridSpainC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilities(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
2730Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176Rio de JaneiroBrazilC402016Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsThe metro line has 40km of extension and is being expanded in one more line. Also, increasing the number of carriages in the metro lines, reducing the waiting time at stations.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2731Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationExpanded use of incineration heat and waste heat(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2732City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentEco-district development strategyBoth District heating and cooling is available in most parts of the city. However, it is up to the property owner regarding the connection to the system.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2733Gemeente Rotterdam31179RotterdamNetherlandsC402016Energy SupplyAiming at 350 MW in 2020 wind energy(51.9163716°, 4.4509382°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
2734City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Energy SupplyOptimize traditional power/ energy productionOld plants are replaced by new modern plants.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2735Comune di Venezia36254VeneziaItalyC402016Outdoor Lightingthis action is part of SEAP action LIVE01-02-03 and is being led by the private company which is managing the public lighting system.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
2736Comune di Venezia36254VeneziaItalyC402016Outdoor Lightingthis action is part of SEAP action LIVE01-02-03 and is being led by the private company which is managing the public lighting system.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
2737Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generation100 green homes provided by the national government; city-level subsidies for solar panel installation(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2738City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016Energy SupplySmart grid(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2739City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016Energy SupplySmart grid(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2740Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesAdopted taxi speed limit device (limits the speed under 100~120 km/h to ensure safety and conserve energy)(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2741City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentWhile the City is not the metro transit agency we collaborate on planning and purchase service in areas of high demand. The City-owned street car system is currently being expanded and additional routes are being studied.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2742City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesRecyclables are collected for residential and commercial customers.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2743City of Yokohama31113YokohamaJapanC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentUrban agriculturePromotion of saving energy for agricultural facilities (heat pump)(35.4437078°, 139.6380256°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
2744Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented development- Integrated traffic information (road traffic + public transit) - Traffic forecast system under development(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2745Tokyo Metropolitan Government31111TokyoJapanC402016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesPromotion of eco-driving TMG established an eco-driving training page on its website, which indicates the effectiveness of eco-driving and detailed points to improve fuel efficiency, for which leaflets and other materials have been created and distributed. TMG, in cooperation with a coalition of nine local governments from the Kanto region, holds eco-driving workshops for general drivers.(35.6896342°, 139.6921007°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
2746City of Toronto31117TorontoCanadaC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThe PATH network is a 30-km series of underground walkway connecting downtown Toronto and to the public transit system. The community-building role of the PATH network has become increasingly important as the population of the downtown area has expanded and a growing number of residents and families use the system as part of their daily lives.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2747City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transportSeattle's bike program educates cyclists and motorists on the rules of the road, how to use new bike improvements being added to our streets and distributes bicycling guide maps.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2748Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentEco-district development strategyFuel cells, solar panels(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2749City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail0Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 12, “Reduce Municipal Fossil Fuel Consumption by 10%.” Chicago continues to reduce fuel consumption in City operations by purchasing more efficient vehicles and by using its fleet more effectively. By doing so, the City will save taxpayers money and help reduce citywide transportation emissions. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 12, “Reduce Municipal Fossil Fuel Consumption by 10%,” Chicago is reducing the energy intensity of CTA rail service by 12% from 2011 levels.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2750Comune di Torino35886TorinoItaly2016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures1754Improving energy performance of commercial and service buildings(45.1006374°, 7.6680046°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)

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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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