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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
2951City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programs(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2952City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programs(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2953City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programs(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2954District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresThe DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) provides rebates to District homeowners for the purchase of energy-efficient clothes washers, clothes dryers, dehumidifiers, dishwashers and refrigerators.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2955City of Oslo14088OsloNorwayC402016BuildingsBuilding codes and standardsNational regulation for building codes is mandatory and passive house standard is required from 2016 in new buildings. The Agency for planning is prioritizing projects with higher environmental standards. The FutureBuilt program also requires higher energy standards than the national regulation.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
2956City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsMETRO launched the System Re-imagining project in 2013. This 12 month project involved "re-imagining" the METROBus system from the ground up, using a completely blank slate approach. This consultant-led study, involving significant community outreach and involvement, looked to define goals and objectives for the transit system, what kind of transit services should METRO be providing, and then develop a fiscally-constrained 5-Year Transit Service Plan with both capital and operating components. The newly designed bus system launched in August 2015.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2957City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentParking restrictions throughout the city especially where it is most dense populated(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2958City of Sydney31114SydneyAustraliaC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresThe Green Villages program conducts regular energy efficiency workshops for residential apartments that run through the basics of energy use, bills and simple actions to increase efficiency(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
2959Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transportFor students: education in cooperation with the Seoul Metropolitan Office For citizens: the city government directly invests in training professional bike trainers to educate citizens.(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2960City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsThe solid waste utility has an extensive outreach program using multiple media and participation in local events and also provide translated informational materials.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2961City of Paris31175ParisFranceC402016Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumptionGive incentives to develop urban farming(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
2962Stadt Zürich35449Stadt ZürichSwitzerland2016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportPromotion of public transport, pedestrian and bicycle traffic: On 4 September 2011, the voters adopted the city-initiative to promote public transport, pedestrian and bicycle traffic. The initiative prioritizes the different traffic types, according to this, the proportion of car traffic has to be decreased by ten percent within the next ten years.(47.3686498°, 8.5391825°)(46.818188°, 8.227512°)
2963City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Private TransportImprove the efficiency of freight systemsThe city has a tradition of having transhipment centers for freight near the city center for more efficient distrubution of goods. This concept is now being developed to streamline the transport of goods in the old part of town and has been used in the construction areas.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2964Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region31169Hong KongHong KongC402016OtherThe Environment Bureau (ENB) has promulgated guidelines which require all government departments to switch off external lighting with decorative, promotional and advertising purposes at 11pm at all properties owned or managed by the Government, and to observe the good practices in the Guidelines on Industry Best Practices for External Lighting Installations. The practices include measures to enhance energy conservation and energy efficiency of external lighting.(22.2880809°, 114.1398015°)(22.396428°, 114.109497°)
2965City of Buenos Aires31155Buenos AiresArgentinaC402016Mass TransitSmart public transport0The city government has developed an application (BA Best by bike) with multiple functions for cyclists travelling through the city. Born on the first Hackathon organized by the GCBA allows cyclist to know the nearest bike drop off, the availability of bicycles at each station, information on tours that can be made or report, from a cellphone, those missusing the bike lane.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
2966City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016Finance and Economic DevelopmentDeveloping the green economyCopenhagen is currently a member and in the steering committy of the Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2967City of Toronto31117TorontoCanadaC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportDesigning streets for pedestrians is an objective of the City Walking Strategy. The Streetscape Manual provides guidance on creating pedestrian friendly streets. Pedestrian priority phases have been added to the intersection of Yonge and Dundas Streets - a Walking Strategy initiative. This allows pedestrians to cross in any direction, including diagonally.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2968City of Lisbon36159LisbonPortugal2016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operations39095Increasing the energy efficiency of transport systems(38.7222524°, -9.1393366°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
2969City of Atlanta1093AtlantaUSA2016Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumption5000Promote the development and marketing of products from urban gardens and vertical farms and reduce food deserts (see Atlanta Climate Action Plan attached in section 1.5a)(33.7489954°, -84.3879824°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2970District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThe 2005 Bicycle Master Plan recommended strategies to improve and expand the bike route system and provide functional and distinctive signs for the system. Bicycle wayfinding and route signs have been added in two major rounds, 2010 and 2012. There are currently 87 miles of signed routes within the District.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2971Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationWorking to deploy CHP all over the city(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2972Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WasteRecyclables and organics separation from other wasteSeparated disposal and collection of food waste in designated pot(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2973City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Private TransportTransportation demand managementPublic Works & Engineering restricts parking based on times and location. Where expected traffic volumes are greatest, permanent parking is not allowed; however, some on-street parking is allowed where non-peak hour volumes allow for it. The City's Administration & Regulatory Affairs is in charge of providing fees and managing meters.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2974City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentCompact citiesSince its inception in the early 1830s, Houston has encountered many transformations. The development of Houston from a tiny village to a substantial metropolitan city is recognized and interpreted through its remaining historic structures. In 1995, City Council adopted Houston’s Historic Preservation Ordinance in effort to help preserve the significant reminders of the city's collective past as represented through the built environment. Through this ordinance, the City of Houston offers a process and methods to maintain Houston’s architectural history. Landmark and Protected Landmark designations allow for both recognition and protection of individual historic structures, while Historic District designations encourage the recognition and protection of neighborhoods with distinct historic character by classifying a specific bounded area historically significant.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2975City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Mass TransitSmart public transportFor City of Houston departments, opportunities for teleworking, flexible schedules, and compressed work weeks differ by department. The Houston-Galveston Area Council oversees the Regional Telework Program and offers free consulting services through the Commute Solutions Program to help start companies with their telework program or expand their existing telework program. They have also developed an Employer Telework Kit and offer grants to businesses wanting to begin or expand their teleworking program. http://www.mysolutionis.com/hr-management/telework/default.aspx(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2976City of Los Angeles10894Los AngelesUSAC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesAll of the measures cited are being done in all sectors throughout the city(34.0522342°, -118.2436849°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2977City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesStockholm has a "Waste Management Plan 2013-2016" http://www.google.se/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCgQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stockholm.se%2FPageFiles%2F291207%2FAvfallsplanen_eng_webb.pdf&ei=Kd1BVarOLYSoPPzZgJAO&usg=AFQjCNHQ6-txQDrjT_kP0v4uclyLQRUVgg&sig2=GKpr9h67zxgjC9LHWpYDEw&bvm=bv.92189499,d.ZWU The Plan is a collaboration with Stockholm Water Company and companies within the city. Whatever is not able to be recycled is burned to create district heating. This involves all types of waste. Newspapers and packaging in paper, plastic, metal and glass.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2978Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsCollection fee included in the price of designated waste bag(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2979Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsCollection fee included in the price of designated waste bag(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2980Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsCollection fee included in the price of designated waste bag(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2981City of Oslo14088OsloNorwayC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationOslo covers 40 % of the investment costs when private housing wants to install solar electricity. This is done through the Climate- and Energy Fund.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
2982District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Mass TransitSmart public transportThe Capital Bikeshare program allows for tracking availability of bikes The Capital Bikeshare program allows for tracking availability of bikes and docks through a smart phone app as well as touch screens on the station kiosks.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2983Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region31169Hong KongHong KongC402016BuildingsBuilding codes and standardsBrought the Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance into full operation in 2012 to require mandatory implementation of the Building Energy Codes covering lighting, air-conditioning, electrical, and lift & escalator installations, with a view to enhancing the energy performance of buildings and reducing electricity consumption. Central building services installations of commercial buildings and the commercial portion of composite buildings are further required to carry out energy audits at least once every ten years. Audit results in a prescribed form have to be displayed for public inspection;(22.2880809°, 114.1398015°)(22.396428°, 114.109497°)
2984City of Burlington2430BurlingtonUSA2016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationSolar panels have been installed on the roofs of the Burlington Electric Department (BED), Burlington High School, Burlington International Airport, and various other municipal, commercial, and residential buildings. The McNeil Plant is a wood-burning power plant that is 50% owned by BED and provides the city with much of its power.(44.4758825°, -73.212072°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2985City of Toronto31117TorontoCanadaC402016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railToronto now has approximately 649 diesel-electric hybrid buses in operation. The current hybrid fleet is being equipped with improved batteries for on-board storage of electrical power. The new batteries will reduce bus weight by over 2000 pounds, which is expected to reduce fuel consumption and wear & tear on roads. The new batteries will be more energy efficient, which is expected to further improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Hybrid buses have reduced fuel consumption across the fleet by about 5%.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2986City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresA project is now investigating how a finansial model can be made to overcome some of the finansial barriers this sector have.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2987Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesWorks underway to produce feeds and energy from food waste(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2988Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesWorks underway to produce feeds and energy from food waste(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2989City of Helsinki8242HelsinkiFinland2016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilities(60.1733244°, 24.9410248°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
2990City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesResidents may dispose of their Tree Waste at their curbside. Tree Waste is collected during ODD numbered months. This method of collecting large waste comes with the benefits of diverting materials that can be recycled from landfills, saving landfill space and valuable tax dollars. “Tree Waste” is defined as “clean” wood waste such as tree limbs, branches, and stumps.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2991City of Sydney31114SydneyAustraliaC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesThe Sydney region is facing a waste disposal bottleneck with landfills reaching capacity by 2021 and available waste processing falling well short of demand. The Renewable Energy Master Plan identified that after recycling, the remaining waste generated within the City of Sydney by both residents or businesses could be converted into electricity. The Advanced Waste Treatment Master Plan reviews the technologies available internationally that could achieve this vision. It sets out the potential reduction in levels of domestic, commercial and industrial waste going to landfill as non-recycled waste as well as the portion of renewable energy that could be produced by the City’s community domestic, commercial and industrial waste. Rather than replacing recycling, the City’s draft plan calls for a facility that could recover the energy resource remaining in waste after the best recycling efforts have been undertaken. This would help the City avoid greenhouse gas emissions from waste ending up at landfill, and replace some of the emissions from the use of fossil fuel for energy use.(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
2992City of Sydney31114SydneyAustraliaC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThe City recognises the popularity of walking, with over 92 per cent of trips in the city centre by walking and over 29 per cent of employed residents walking to work. The City’s first Walking Strategy and Action Plan was endorsed by Council in April 2015. Following a successful pilot program, rollout of the City’s new comprehensive wayfinding and tactile signage network begins in 2016. The $8 million Legible Sydney Wayfinding System will link central Sydney streets using around 2,100 tactile and braille street signs, pedestrian-friendly maps, information pylons, new signs and digital technology.(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
2993City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016WasteImprove the efficiency of waste collectionRecyclables are comingled.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2994District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentUrban agriculture52500The Urban Farming and Food Security Act of 2014 was passed to create a land-leasing initiative for District-owned vacant lots and establish incentives to encourage the use of privately-owned land for urban farming and community gardens - including rooftops. The Act establishes a 90% tax abatement for private land owners who use, lease, or allow their land to be used for urban agriculture. The Act will be amended in the Budget Support Act of 2016. Currently, District Agencies are determining how to best implement the Act.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2995City of Burlington2430BurlingtonUSA2016Community-Scale DevelopmentCompact citiesTax Increment Financing has been passed for the Downtown and Waterfront districts of Burlington, which helps to fund various projects in these areas and promote them as the vibrant core of Burlington.(44.4758825°, -73.212072°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2996City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Mass TransitSmart public transportAdvanced system with a camera that reads the vehicle's license plate. Fee is deducted directly from the vehicle owner's bank account.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2997City of Toronto31117TorontoCanadaC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentThe Toronto Official Plan provides a policy framework to drive the development of dynamic transit oriented mixed use centres and corridors, to serve the growing population of the city. The Plan sees future growth as a system of mixed use centres linked by good transit service, to build better communities, strengthen economic conditions and improve air and water quality.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
2998City of Helsinki8242HelsinkiFinland2016WasteRecyclables and organics separation from other wasteSeparate collection for different waste types: organics, paper, metal, glass, carton and mixed waste in residential areas. Specific waste collection service spots for hazardous waste, electronics, textile waste, garden waste.(60.1733244°, 24.9410248°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
2999City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationIt is currently invested when geothermal power should be part of the district heating supply. A geothermal construction site will expectedly be implemented by 2025-2030.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
3000City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsThe City convenved an Illegal Dumping Task Force to strategize ways to combat illegal dumping and to make recommendations as to how to improve this issue. Currently, residents may place up to 4 tires at the curb for collection during Junk Waste months. Collection crews will separate the tires from the Junk Waste. It may take up to a week before crews return and retrieve the tires. Separating the tires from the rest of the Junk Waste allows the SWMD to properly process tires.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)

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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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