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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
2901City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingAll commercial and multifamily buildings 20,000 square feet or greater are required to benchmark their buildings annually and share their information with the City. They are also required to provide the information to existing or prospective buyers, tenants, and financers upon request. Beginning in 2016, data will be publicly shared via web. Compliance rate is 99%.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2902City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsIn May 2015, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) opened two new light rail lines, the Green and Purple lines, in Houston to bring the total system length to 23 miles, spending over $4 billion to improve the system. The expanded light-rail system is an essential element of the city's plans to meet the transportation and environmental challenges, easing the growing traffic congestion, improving our air quality and changing the way Houston moves. Upgrades of existing station facilities will match the new facilities. Facility upgrades include secuirty upgrades (HD camera), updated fare equipment on the platform, and new communication equipment.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2903City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Private TransportTransportation demand managementThe Harris County Toll Road Authority system consists of approximately 120 miles of roadway in the Houston / Harris County area and 12 miles in Ft. Bend County, for a total of 132 miles. The Westpark Tollway, Katy Managed Lanes and the Northeast section of the Sam Houston Tollway are all-electronic tolling. All-electronic tolling means there are no toll booths, and no cash payment is accepted. An EZ TAG or other interoperable Texas toll payment tag is required. "Managed lanes" refers to a mixed-use facility dedicated to mass transit, high occupancy vehicles (HOV), and also allows for tolling. In this case, METRO vehicles are granted free usage 24-hours a day, and HOVs are granted free usage in both directions of travel during peak times-Monday through Friday, 5am - 11am and 2pm - 8pm. Single occupancy vehicles (SOV) are allowed to use the lanes 24 hours a day for a toll, which will be charged electronically via an EZ TAG or other interoperable Texas toll payment tag. During HOV hours, drivers will need to choose their designated lane based on the occupancy of their vehicle. Rates are posted on message boards at all entrances. The lanes serve as an all-electronic tollway for all vehicles (except mass transit) during all other times. In order to maintain an optimum level of service on the facility at all times, toll rates for the managed lanes are based on time of day, vehicle occupancy and axle count. https://www.hctra.org/tollroads/(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2904Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesSeparated collection and reuse of empty bottles(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2905City of Oslo14088OsloNorwayC402016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railAll buses (now 1200) are going to run on renewables by 2020. The transistion has started and more than 100 buses run on biogas, 14 run on ethanol, more than 300 run on biodiesel and 5 run on hydrogen.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
2906Comune di Venezia36254VeneziaItalyC402016Outdoor LightingBy the year 2012 the city has an agreement with a private company to introduce telecontrol system in the public lighting grid.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
2907City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilities(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2908City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilities(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2909City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilities(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2910City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilities(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2911City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilities(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2912City of Cleveland35859ClevelandUSA2016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion110000Cleveland, once known as the Forest City, developed a Cleveland Tree Plan in 2015 to dramatically increase its tree canopy for both mitigation and adaptation. This Plan was unique in that it was a true community participation, with a strong focus on equity.(41.49932°, -81.6943605°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2913Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsCheckup and crackdown on excessive packaging in large supermarkets, markets and department stores during high seasons (e.g. New Year, Korean Thanksgiving Day, St. Valentine's Day, Family Month, etc.)(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2914Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsCheckup and crackdown on excessive packaging in large supermarkets, markets and department stores during high seasons (e.g. New Year, Korean Thanksgiving Day, St. Valentine's Day, Family Month, etc.)(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2915Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsCheckup and crackdown on excessive packaging in large supermarkets, markets and department stores during high seasons (e.g. New Year, Korean Thanksgiving Day, St. Valentine's Day, Family Month, etc.)(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2916City of Yokohama31113YokohamaJapanC402016BuildingsBuilding codes and standardsSaving energy building  rule matching(35.4437078°, 139.6380256°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
2917City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesCity is purchasing hybrid engines for heavy duty applications that require power take off equipment.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2918Stadt Zürich35449Stadt ZürichSwitzerland2016Private TransportTransportation demand managementPilot project „electro mobility“: Zurich’s power company ewz opened the first municipal charging station for electric cars, bikes and scooters in the neigborhood of Leutschenbach. Only renewable electricity is delivered to the charging station.(47.3686498°, 8.5391825°)(46.818188°, 8.227512°)
2919City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reporting0A Community Energy Cooperative supported by city funds offers members in three pilot neighbourhoods free and discounted energy efficient products. The project also replaces old heaters with energy efficient ones; the new heaters can reduce heating bills by up to 40%. The City and ComEd, through its Smart Ideas for Your Home Program, have collaborated to organise programs for residents to swap out old appliances & lighting for energy efficient models.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2920Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transport39 manned rental spots; 75 automated rental spots(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2921City of Helsinki8242HelsinkiFinland2016Community-Scale DevelopmentBrownfield redevelopment programsFormer harbour areas near the city centre transformed to new residential areas(60.1733244°, 24.9410248°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
2922District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresThe DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) through its Custom Rebate Program offers technical assistance and advice to commercial building owners to help them identify cost-effective energy efficiency improvements. Up to $80,000 in rebates are available per business location, per year. Custom rebates are available on a variety of equipment, including but not limited to: LED lighting and controls, HVAC systems and controls, and Variable Frequency Drives.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2923District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresThe DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) through its Custom Rebate Program offers technical assistance and advice to commercial building owners to help them identify cost-effective energy efficiency improvements. Up to $80,000 in rebates are available per business location, per year. Custom rebates are available on a variety of equipment, including but not limited to: LED lighting and controls, HVAC systems and controls, and Variable Frequency Drives.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2924District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresThe DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) through its Custom Rebate Program offers technical assistance and advice to commercial building owners to help them identify cost-effective energy efficiency improvements. Up to $80,000 in rebates are available per business location, per year. Custom rebates are available on a variety of equipment, including but not limited to: LED lighting and controls, HVAC systems and controls, and Variable Frequency Drives.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2925City of Sydney31114SydneyAustraliaC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesFrom April 2011 all domestic waste has been processed at SITA Environmental Solutions Advanced Waste Treatment (AWT) Facilities. This means that none of the City of Sydney’s domestic waste is sent directly to landfill. The City recognises that disposal of untreated waste to landfill is no longer a responsible waste management option. Loss of potential resources and environmental harm arise from methane gas emissions from decomposing garbage. Methane as a greenhouse gas is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Establishing a treatment facility suitable for energy recovery to further reduce emissions is part of an integrated suite of long term waste solutions being investigated by the City. The aim is to incorporate waste treatment with the City’s Renewable Energy Master Plan.(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
2926City of Turku50154TurkuFinland2016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generation3000000increasing the use of renewables in district heating to at least 50 % by 2020 (150 000 tonnes per year till 2040)(60.4518126°, 22.2666303°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
2927City of Oslo14088OsloNorwayC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentBrownfield redevelopment programsTransformation of former industrial sites has long been a key strategy in Oslo. Current developments of this kind are most visible at Bjørvika at the waterfront of Oslo – the new Fjord City. Public outdoor spaces, the waterfront promenade and the urban spaces will open up Oslo to the fjord and the sea beyond. The main concept in the town planning is the seven commons, pedestrian-based urban spaces. The common spaces make the seafront directly accessible to residents in the neighbourhoods behind and will be served by the Oslo Tramway.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
2928City of Paris31175ParisFranceC402016Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generation550000(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
2929City of Sydney31114SydneyAustraliaC402016WaterWater recycling and reclamationGreen Square is a $13 billion major redevelopment project that will transform the southern precinct of our local area into a vibrant and sustainable urban environment. From its industrial past, Green Square is emerging as a place of innovative housing design, bespoke business and retail, and creative and engaged communities proud of their area’s past and future. Green Square is set to become a new exemplar of sustainable high density living with developments linked to recycled water, shops, parks, gardens, entertainment, and bike and walking routes. In September 2013, the City entered into a contract with a private utility for the design, construction, operation, maintenance and administration of the Green Square Water Reuse project for up to 10 years. The project will deliver up to 320 million litres of recycled stormwater to the new buildings and open spaces in the Green Square Town Centre, saving precious drinking water and reducing water bills for residents.(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
2930City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresCommunity Power Works (Seattle's comprehensive energy upgrade program) provides assistance, incentives, information, and financing for homeowners and renters interested in improving the energy(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2931City of Las Vegas10495Las VegasUSA2016Energy SupplySmart grid0NV Energy has converted most of its grid to a smart grid by changing out old analog and digital meters to smart meters.(36.1699412°, -115.1398296°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2932Tokyo Metropolitan Government31111TokyoJapanC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresEnvironmental Performance Labelling program for condominiums For new construction and expansion work of buildings with total floor area exceeding 5,000m2, which are subject to the Tokyo Green Building Program, and including residential areas with a total floor area of 2,000m2 or over, TMG imposes a requirement for the display of a label indicating the environmental efficiency of the condominium in advertisements for their sale or lease. If a total floor area is under 2,000m2, the building has to display such a label only when the owner submits the Tokyo Green Building Report. The label indicates a rating in the following areas using a three-star system: insulation performance, energy efficiency, installation of solar energy equipment, extension of the operating life of the building, and green and water coverage.(35.6896342°, 139.6921007°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
2933City of Helsinki8242HelsinkiFinland2016Energy SupplyTransmission and distribution loss reductionContinuous improvement projects in energy distribution networks(60.1733244°, 24.9410248°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
2934Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176Rio de JaneiroBrazilC402016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operations24-hour BRT Operation(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
2935City of Pittsburgh35877PittsburghUSA2016Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transportBikePGH, Complete Streets(40.4406248°, -79.9958864°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2936City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transport0Through Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 8, “Make Chicago the Most Bike and Pedestrian Friendly City in the Country,” the City has created a framework to advance bicycling and walking. Bicycling and walking are healthy, effective, and affordable ways of getting around the city. Making it easier for Chicagoans to bike and walk will help foster connections between communities, boost our local economy, and facilitate healthy lifestyles.As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 8, “Make Chicago the Most Bike and Pedestrian Friendly City in the Country,” Chicago is releasing a pedestrian master plan to improve health and safety(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2937City of Boston35268BostonUSAC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transport0Boston is continuing to expand its bicycle infrastructure. The Boston Bike Network Plan has a goal of increasing bicycle lanes and tracks in the city from 120 miles in 2013 to 195 in 2018 and 356 in 2043. Hubway, the City's bike-sharing program, now includes over 100 stations and 1,000 bikes in the Boston area.(42.3584308°, -71.0597732°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2938Tokyo Metropolitan Government31111TokyoJapanC402016Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesTMG is now replacing traffic signals from incandscent to LED. By the end of March 2017, all of traffic signals will be LED.(35.6896342°, 139.6921007°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
2939City of Toronto31117TorontoCanadaC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionThe Eco-Roof Incentive Program complements the City's Green Roof By-law that mandates green roofs for any new residential, industrial, commercial and institutional development. The purpose of the program is to encourage the adoption of eco-roof technology, make buildings more sustainable and promote the creation of green jobs.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2940City of Atlanta1093AtlantaUSA2016Community-Scale DevelopmentBuilding standards350000This measure is related to the energy efficiency in the residential sector and includes energy audits and retro fittings, tax credits, and code compliance (see Atlanta Climate Action Plan attached in section 1.5a)(33.7489954°, -84.3879824°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2941City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentCompact citiesUnder Chapter 42 (Subdivisions, Developments and Platting Ordinance) • General development structure allows for mixed land use development. The “unrestricted reserve” designations allows parcels to be platted without any restriction to the land use. • Created optional performance standards that allow transit oriented developments to receive reduced building setbacks along the existing and proposed Metro Rail/BRT corridors. • Propose to remove the “urban area” and “suburban area” designations as defined by boundary created by Loop 610. Create a core set of rules that apply to the City and the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Establish optional, city-wide performance standards for single-family residential developments and reduced building lines for commercial, retail, and multi-family developments along major thoroughfares with a planned right-of-way of 80-feet or less. • Propose to establish a minimum lot size of 3,500 SF in the city. The minimum lot size of the ETJ will remain 5,000 SF. • Propose to allow lot size averaging within the city. Lots may be less than 1,400 SF if the average lot area in the subdivision or block face is a minimum of 1,400 SF. • Propose to allow lot width averaging within the city. Lots may have an average lot width of 18-feet within a subdivision or block face as long as no lots are less than 15-feet in width. • Propose to require lots immediately adjacent to the public street and opting into a reduced building setback performance standard to have a front door and pedestrian access to the public street.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2942City of Warsaw31185WarsawPolandC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportWarsaw has already over 450 km of bike lines. It is planned that till 2020 the network of cycle lines will grow to over 500 km.(52.2296756°, 21.0122287°)(51.919438°, 19.145136°)
2943City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucksWaste collection vehicles use CNG or biodiesel.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2944City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programs(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2945City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programs(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2946City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programs(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2947City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programs(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2948City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programs(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2949City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programs(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2950City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programs(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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