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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
2751City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilities0Chicago Bicycle Program provides information on how to donate used bicycles, and how to recycle bike parts (rubber tyres and inner tubes).(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2752Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Mass TransitSmart public transportSearch available at Seoul bike portal opened in Oct. 2010 (bike.seoul.go.kr)(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2753Gemeente Rotterdam31179RotterdamNetherlandsC402016Finance and Economic DevelopmentLow-carbon industrial zonesAdditional inspections of implementation of energy measures(51.9163716°, 4.4509382°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
2754District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportDDOT installed 4.5 miles of bike lanes in 2015, for a total of 74 miles of bike lanes in the District. 2015 installations focused on filling critical gaps in the network and linking activity centers.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2755Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176Rio de JaneiroBrazilC402016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsIImplementation of four BRT systems (Bus Rapid Transit) Transoeste, TransCarioca, TransOlímpica and TransBrasil(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2756City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingThe Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) provides income-qualified Houstonians the opportunity to receive weatherization measures in their homes at no charge. The City has helped 13,000 Houstonians to date, spending $30 million (DOE grant funded). The City is now working with CenterPoint Energy to continue this successful program, with over $5 million committed through 2014.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2757City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingThe Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) provides income-qualified Houstonians the opportunity to receive weatherization measures in their homes at no charge. The City has helped 13,000 Houstonians to date, spending $30 million (DOE grant funded). The City is now working with CenterPoint Energy to continue this successful program, with over $5 million committed through 2014.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2758City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportSidewalk bike racks and on-street bicycle corrals are in place and being expanded. The City is working with partners to assess the need and opportunity for additional off street secured parking.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2759City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures0Chicago is advancing voluntary energy efficiency efforts in big buildings. Retrofit Chicago’s Commercial Buildings Initiative is a voluntary leadership effort to increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings larger than 200,000 square feet. By reducing energy use by at least 20% within 5 years, participants highlight the City of Chicago’s private sector’s commitment to increasing asset value, reducing operating costs, creating jobs, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Current participation includes: 50 facilities and 39 million square feet. For more information, visit the Commercial Buildings Initiative website: www.RetrofitChicagoCBI.org.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2760City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresA project is now investegating which incentives are needed in to optimze commercial buildings. This includes all types of energy efficiency.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2761City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresA project is now investegating which incentives are needed in to optimze commercial buildings. This includes all types of energy efficiency.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2762City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresA project is now investegating which incentives are needed in to optimze commercial buildings. This includes all types of energy efficiency.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2763City of Atlanta1093AtlantaUSA2016Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generation102000Encouragement and support of the use of renewable energy in the residential sector and municipal operations (see Atlanta Climate Action Plan attached in section 1.5a).(33.7489954°, -84.3879824°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2764District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Finance and Economic DevelopmentDeveloping the green economyIn 2014, the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) launched the Workforce Development initiative to provide mentorship opportunities for entry-level professionals. The initiative places externs with seasoned mentors for experiential learning in energy efficiency. The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) also runs the Summer Green Zone Environmental Program (GZEP) which provides over 300 young adults ages 14 to 24 with the opportunity to learn about energy and environmental issues and complete community-based environmental work projects such as rain gardens and storm drain markers.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2765City of Buenos Aires31155Buenos AiresArgentinaC402016Finance and Economic DevelopmentDeveloping the green economy301359As part of the “Red Metropolis”, the Environmental Protection Agency established the Green Economy Centre, with the goal of promoting the transformation of the productive sector of the City towards a more sustainable economy through the design, development and implementation of public policies. During 2013, the Centre worked on a Green job registry, aiming to promote the green job market in the City. During 2014 a course on provision of electricity through solar photovoltaic took place, with the aim of generating new green experts; opened to the community, its curricula included the sizing of the installation, security criteria, basic knowledge of solar energy, among others. Now it has been put on hold because this project depends on the availability of funds.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
2766City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationThe district heating system is based on CHP. By 2025 the district heating system should be CO2-neutral.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2767City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationThe district heating system is based on CHP. By 2025 the district heating system should be CO2-neutral.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2768City of Buenos Aires31155Buenos AiresArgentinaC402016BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reporting14995The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into agreements with 120 companies taking part in the Buenos Aires Cleaner Production Program (P + L), which aims at designing, implementing, and evaluating environmental improvement programs with commonly set objectives. These participating companies currently entail electric energy reductions of up to 15%. At the same time, Buenos Aires City Bank offers these companies green building loans and instruments to allow the implementation of environmental improvements requiring investment in capital goods, efficient technologies in production processes, among others.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
2769City of Las Vegas10495Las VegasUSA2016WasteImprove the efficiency of waste collection0The region's franchised operator, Republic Services of Southern Nevada has invested in low emission CNG collection trucks and have converted to single stream recycling, with one pickup for trash and recycling per week.(36.1699412°, -115.1398296°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2770City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsThe City uses grant funds to provide additional incentives for people to use transit through the city commute trip reduction program.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2771District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsWMATA's 20 year strategic plan calls for increasing the number of carriages on all Metrorail trains from 6 to 8. Initial investments are already included and funded in Metro’s current six-year Capital Improvement Program, but additional funding is needed to realize the goal.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2772City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentEco-district development strategyAll buildings are connected to the common power grid.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2773City 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 encouraging the use of clean fuels, clean vehicle technologies and developing alternative fuel infrastructure in partnership with the Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition. Examples in use include compressed natural gas and biofuels. As a key action from SC 2015 Goal 11 “Strengthen the Infrastructure to Advance Vehicle Efficiency” by installing a dense network of electric vehicle charging stations(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2774Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg35868HamburgGermany2016Community-Scale DevelopmentEco-district development strategyClimate Model Districts(53.5510846°, 9.9936818°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
2775City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transportThe City of Houston is proud to be a partner with the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) in the development of this online course to represent the classroom portion of the League's Traffic Skills 101 course. The BikeEd program is designed to develop the craft and science of bicycling, the ability to use a bicycle with confidence and competence for pleasure, utility and sport under various roadway, climate and traffic conditions. It is the nation’s first free online bicyclist education course. http://www.bikeed.org/ Bike Texas, a statewide non-profit organization, has developed a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian safety education curriculum designed for four and fifth grade elementary schools. The SafeCyclist Certification Training provides teachers, public safety and youth professionals with bicycle and pedestrian safety interactive lessons and the curriculum needed to teach these life-saving skills to their students. A training session was held in July 2012 at the Houston Permitting Center. There are also programs like the Ready2Roll Cycling series, where participants learn proper riding techniques, safety etiquette, riding in groups, and basic bicycle maintenance.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2776Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176Rio de JaneiroBrazilC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesIncrease organic composting through construction of new composting facilities.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2777Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176Rio de JaneiroBrazilC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesIncrease organic composting through construction of new composting facilities.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2778City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures0Through the Chicago Green Health Care Initiative, the City of Chicago has developed an approach to work with hospitals to reduce energy consumption. The Chicago Green Healthcare Initiative (CGHI) team is promoting the initiative through public events, CGHI Peer Exchange meetings for Facility and Environmental Services Managers, a CGHI Peer Exchange newsletter, and a website. As of September 2012, 21 hospitals had signed the CGHI pledge. Ten hospitals have conducted energy assessments, and nine have received steam audits. The CGHI team is also working closely with hospitals to provide energy efficiency support and has confirmed plans with two more hospitals to help with energy assessments. The team is also evaluating the status of hospitals in energy use, waste management, and general approaches to greening operations through a CGHI Survey. The Chicago Conservation Corps (C3) has continued to distribute educational and outreach materials to inform Chicago residents of the connections between healthy living and climate change impacts. C3 leaders worked on projects related to home weatherization, alternative transportation and air quality, urban agriculture and local food issues, and indoor home health, educating nearly 200 community members in the process. The City of Chicago is continuing to work with hospitals to engage them in CGHI, facilitate use of EPA's Portfolio Manager and WasteWise Program, and to complete facility surveys. The City is attempting to continue and expand CGHI work via other funding sources once the EPA grant ends, and will also continue to conduct public outreach and support existing partnerships. For more information, visit: www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/local/showcase/green-health-care.html(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2779City of Las Vegas10495Las VegasUSA2016Community-Scale DevelopmentCompact cities0Southern Nevada's cities have redevelopment areas that promote compact and mixed use development in the urban core; most policies drive infill and encourage economic development and new residential in downtown areas. The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) allows the Bureau of Land Management to sell public land within a specific boundary around Las Vegas, Nevada, regulating land use and limiting urban sprawl throughout the valley.(36.1699412°, -115.1398296°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2780Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg35868HamburgGermany2016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railE-busses and H2-busses, model region e-mobility(53.5510846°, 9.9936818°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
2781City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsWaste collection from commercial, industrial and institutional properties is contracted to private sector firms, who charge a fee for waste collection.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2782City of Yokohama31113YokohamaJapanC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionMaintenance of street trees(35.4437078°, 139.6380256°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
2783Ville de Montreal35894MontrealCanada2016Private TransportTransportation demand management262000In the transportation sector - Optimizing parking - Efficiently managing the transportation demand(45.5086699°, -73.5539925°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2784Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WaterWater recycling and reclamation- Provided to Jungnang stream (200,000t/day, from 2013) - Provided to Magok District (20,000t/day from 2015)(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2785Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171MadridSpainC402016Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologies(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
2786Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas31159Alcaldía Metropolitana de CaracasVenezuelaC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionThere are policies to protect green spaces, but they are not enforced, which is a responsibility of national government. Some protected areas have been invaded recently and developed illegally.(10.4696404°, -66.8037185°)(6.42375°, -66.58973°)
2787City of Yokohama31113YokohamaJapanC402016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesAssistance of introducing EV/PHV(35.4437078°, 139.6380256°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
2788City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Energy SupplyOptimize traditional power/ energy productionEfforts to expand existing and establish new district energy systems are underway in two neighborhoods. Waste heat from sewage lines, hospitals, and data centers are primary among the fuels being considered for these systems.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2789District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Finance and Economic DevelopmentDeveloping the green economyThe Benefit Corporation Act (which allows corporations to be legally recognized as providing a social or environmental benefit) has been incorporated into the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs' business licensing system and is currently being implemented and enforced. Two benefit corporations were processed in FY14.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2790City of Paris31175ParisFranceC402016Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transport340000promote cycling: bike paths, traffic adjustments for cyclists, bike-free service, pedestrian zones, specific urban planning to improve safety and pleasure for pedestrians and bikes and reduce room for cars. In 2015, a 2015-2020 cycling plan has adopted.(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
2791Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176Rio de JaneiroBrazilC402016WasteLandfill managementFuture project to convert the former Gramacho landfill in a park for the community.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2792Comune di Venezia36254VeneziaItalyC402016Energy SupplyThe city has built some solar plants on the roofs of public buildings and has the intention to increase the PV production.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
2793City of Toronto31117TorontoCanadaC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThe Toronto Bike Plan establishes a vision for cycling in Toronto. To "shift gears" towards a more bicycle friendly city, the Plan sets out integrated principles, objectives and recommendations regarding safety, education and promotional programs as well as cycling related infrastructure, including a comprehensive bikeway network.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2794District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingThe District's Green Construction Code and Energy Conservation Code requires sub-metering for non-residential projects greater than 50,000 square feet.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2795Comune di Torino35886TorinoItaly2016Energy SupplySmart grid668Actions involving citizens only partially valued in terms of reduction of CO2 emissions(45.1006374°, 7.6680046°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
2796City of Oslo14088OsloNorwayC402016Finance and Economic DevelopmentDeveloping the green economyThe city of Oslo has been actively involved in the development of a Norwegian Version of Breeam Communities.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
2797City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transport(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2798City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transport(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2799City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transport(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2800City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transport(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)

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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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