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2016 - Cities Emissions Reduction Activities
| Row number | Organisation | Account No | City Short Name | Country | C40 | Reporting Year | Emissions Reduction Sector | Emissions Reduction Activity | Anticipated emissions reduction (metric tonnes CO2e) | Action Description | City Location | Country Location |
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| 2701 | Cascais | 50680 | Cascais | Portugal | 2016 | Other | 14 | Elaboration of guidelines on best environmental practices Awareness of sustainability in existing events | (38.6970565°, -9.4222945°) | (39.399872°, -8.224454°) | ||
| 2702 | City of Houston | 31108 | Houston | USA | C40 | 2016 | Waste | Waste prevention policies and programs | The 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°) | |
| 2703 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | 31187 | Seoul | South Korea | C40 | 2016 | Buildings | Switching to low-carbon fuels | transition completed | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 2704 | City of Stockholm | 3429 | Stockholm | Sweden | C40 | 2016 | Community-Scale Development | Transit oriented development | An 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°) | |
| 2705 | Mexico City | 31172 | Mexico City | Mexico | C40 | 2016 | Mass Transit | Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations | Installation of photovoltaic systems at stations Metrobus | (19.4326077°, -99.133208°) | (23.634501°, -102.552784°) | |
| 2706 | City of Toronto | 31117 | Toronto | Canada | C40 | 2016 | Private Transport | Infrastructure for non motorized transport | Developing 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°) | |
| 2707 | District of Columbia | 31090 | District of Columbia | USA | C40 | 2016 | Energy Supply | Low or zero carbon energy supply generation | In 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°) | |
| 2708 | District of Columbia | 31090 | District of Columbia | USA | C40 | 2016 | Energy Supply | Low or zero carbon energy supply generation | In 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°) | |
| 2709 | District of Columbia | 31090 | District of Columbia | USA | C40 | 2016 | Energy Supply | Low or zero carbon energy supply generation | In 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°) | |
| 2710 | Comune di Venezia | 36254 | Venezia | Italy | C40 | 2016 | Other | The 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°) | ||
| 2711 | City of Boston | 35268 | Boston | USA | C40 | 2016 | Finance and Economic Development | Instruments to fund low carbon projects | 0 | Building 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°) |
| 2712 | City of Sydney | 31114 | Sydney | Australia | C40 | 2016 | Buildings | Building performance rating and reporting | The 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°) | |
| 2713 | City of Toronto | 31117 | Toronto | Canada | C40 | 2016 | Private Transport | Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles | In 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°) | |
| 2714 | City of Stockholm | 3429 | Stockholm | Sweden | C40 | 2016 | Water | Water recycling and reclamation | New 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°) | |
| 2715 | Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro | 31176 | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | C40 | 2016 | Waste | Landfill management | CTR-Seropédica has been constructed with triple inferior impermeabilization; and leachate treatment. | (-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°) | (-14.235004°, -51.92528°) | |
| 2716 | District of Columbia | 31090 | District of Columbia | USA | C40 | 2016 | Private Transport | Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles | The 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°) | |
| 2717 | District of Columbia | 31090 | District of Columbia | USA | C40 | 2016 | Private Transport | Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles | The 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°) | |
| 2718 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | 31187 | Seoul | South Korea | C40 | 2016 | Private Transport | Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles | 334 electric cars deployed from 2010 to 2012 | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 2719 | City of Edmonton | 43912 | Edmonton | Canada | 2016 | Community-Scale Development | Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion | 17. "Naturalization Program: Conversion of mowed turf to naturalized grass, shrubs and trees through the naturalization program. Benefits include carbon sequestrationthrough 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°) | ||
| 2720 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | 31187 | Seoul | South Korea | C40 | 2016 | Energy Supply | Optimize traditional power/ energy production | Transition from heating oil to natural gas completed | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 2721 | City of Sydney | 31114 | Sydney | Australia | C40 | 2016 | Private Transport | Infrastructure for non motorized transport | The 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°) | |
| 2722 | City of Seattle | 16581 | Seattle | USA | C40 | 2016 | Waste | Waste prevention policies and programs | The 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°) | |
| 2723 | City of Oslo | 14088 | Oslo | Norway | C40 | 2016 | Buildings | On-site renewable energy generation | Phasing 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°) | |
| 2724 | City of Cleveland | 35859 | Cleveland | USA | 2016 | Buildings | Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures | 2140000 | There 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°) | |
| 2725 | Mexico City | 31172 | Mexico City | Mexico | C40 | 2016 | Private Transport | Infrastructure for non motorized transport | Implementation of schemes for intermodal mobility in strategic areas of the city | (19.4326077°, -99.133208°) | (23.634501°, -102.552784°) | |
| 2726 | City of Seattle | 16581 | Seattle | USA | C40 | 2016 | Buildings | Building performance rating and reporting | Seattle City Light offers net metering to residential and business customers. | (47.6062095°, -122.3320708°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 2727 | City of Seattle | 16581 | Seattle | USA | C40 | 2016 | Buildings | Building performance rating and reporting | Seattle City Light offers net metering to residential and business customers. | (47.6062095°, -122.3320708°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 2728 | Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro | 31176 | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | C40 | 2016 | Waste | Landfill management | Biologic treatment. | (-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°) | (-14.235004°, -51.92528°) | |
| 2729 | Ayuntamiento de Madrid | 31171 | Madrid | Spain | C40 | 2016 | Waste | Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities | (40.1076253°, -3.3875673°) | (40.463667°, -3.74922°) | ||
| 2730 | Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro | 31176 | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | C40 | 2016 | Mass Transit | Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations | The 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°) | |
| 2731 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | 31187 | Seoul | South Korea | C40 | 2016 | Buildings | On-site renewable energy generation | Expanded use of incineration heat and waste heat | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 2732 | City of Stockholm | 3429 | Stockholm | Sweden | C40 | 2016 | Community-Scale Development | Eco-district development strategy | Both 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°) | |
| 2733 | Gemeente Rotterdam | 31179 | Rotterdam | Netherlands | C40 | 2016 | Energy Supply | Aiming at 350 MW in 2020 wind energy | (51.9163716°, 4.4509382°) | (52.132633°, 5.291266°) | ||
| 2734 | City of Stockholm | 3429 | Stockholm | Sweden | C40 | 2016 | Energy Supply | Optimize traditional power/ energy production | Old plants are replaced by new modern plants. | (59.3293235°, 18.0685808°) | (60.128161°, 18.643501°) | |
| 2735 | Comune di Venezia | 36254 | Venezia | Italy | C40 | 2016 | Outdoor Lighting | this 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°) | ||
| 2736 | Comune di Venezia | 36254 | Venezia | Italy | C40 | 2016 | Outdoor Lighting | this 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°) | ||
| 2737 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | 31187 | Seoul | South Korea | C40 | 2016 | Buildings | On-site renewable energy generation | 100 green homes provided by the national government; city-level subsidies for solar panel installation | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 2738 | City of Copenhagen | 31009 | Copenhagen | Denmark | C40 | 2016 | Energy Supply | Smart grid | (55.6760968°, 12.5683371°) | (56.26392°, 9.501785°) | ||
| 2739 | City of Copenhagen | 31009 | Copenhagen | Denmark | C40 | 2016 | Energy Supply | Smart grid | (55.6760968°, 12.5683371°) | (56.26392°, 9.501785°) | ||
| 2740 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | 31187 | Seoul | South Korea | C40 | 2016 | Private Transport | Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles | Adopted 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°) | |
| 2741 | City of Seattle | 16581 | Seattle | USA | C40 | 2016 | Community-Scale Development | Transit oriented development | While 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°) | |
| 2742 | City of Seattle | 16581 | Seattle | USA | C40 | 2016 | Waste | Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities | Recyclables are collected for residential and commercial customers. | (47.6062095°, -122.3320708°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 2743 | City of Yokohama | 31113 | Yokohama | Japan | C40 | 2016 | Community-Scale Development | Urban agriculture | Promotion of saving energy for agricultural facilities (heat pump) | (35.4437078°, 139.6380256°) | (36.204824°, 138.252924°) | |
| 2744 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | 31187 | Seoul | South Korea | C40 | 2016 | Community-Scale Development | Transit oriented development | - Integrated traffic information (road traffic + public transit) - Traffic forecast system under development | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 2745 | Tokyo Metropolitan Government | 31111 | Tokyo | Japan | C40 | 2016 | Private Transport | Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles | Promotion 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°) | |
| 2746 | City of Toronto | 31117 | Toronto | Canada | C40 | 2016 | Private Transport | Infrastructure for non motorized transport | The 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°) | |
| 2747 | City of Seattle | 16581 | Seattle | USA | C40 | 2016 | Private Transport | Awareness and education for non motorized transport | Seattle'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°) | |
| 2748 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | 31187 | Seoul | South Korea | C40 | 2016 | Community-Scale Development | Eco-district development strategy | Fuel cells, solar panels | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 2749 | City of Chicago | 3203 | Chicago | USA | C40 | 2016 | Mass Transit | Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail | 0 | Sustainable 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°) |
| 2750 | Comune di Torino | 35886 | Torino | Italy | 2016 | Buildings | Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures | 1754 | Improving 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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