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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
3101Comune di Ferrara36286FerraraItaly2016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles6397.1(44.8357395°, 11.6189949°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
3102City of Oslo14088OsloNorwayC402016Finance and Economic DevelopmentDeveloping the green economy"Business for Climate" is owned by the Deputy Mayor of Environment and transport. The local business community is invited to sign the Oslo Climate Pact, where they commit to helping the City of Oslo to reach their emission target and to report on their own progress.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
3103City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentUrban agriculture0Sustainable Chicago 2015’s fifth focus area focuses on advancing Parks, Open Space, and Healthy Food. Goal 18, “Increase, Options for Accessing Local or Healthy Food In Every Neighborhood,” set goals to specifically advance healthy food access and urban agriculture. Chicago knows that access to healthy, local food is essential to a person’s well-being. Nearly 400,000 Chicagoans lack this nearby access. Chicago has committed to partnering to find innovative solutions to ensure that healthy food options are available and convenient in every neighborhood. From Mobile Market buses and increased farmers markets to increasing residents’ ability to participate in urban agriculture, Chicago is creating a new food culture that improves resident healthy while creating economic opportunity. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 18, “Increase, Options for Accessing Local or Healthy Food In Every Neighborhood,” Chicago is doubling the number of acres of urban agriculture in the City. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 18, “Increase, Options for Accessing Local or Healthy Food In Every Neighborhood,” Chicago is providing LINK card assistance at farmers markets. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 18, “Increase, Options for Accessing Local or Healthy Food In Every Neighborhood,” Chicago is creating partnership opportunities for regional businesses and farms that deliver healthy food into the city. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 18, “Increase, Options for Accessing Local or Healthy Food In Every Neighborhood,” Chicago is encouraging more individual production of healthy food on public and private spaces.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3104City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsThe city informs citizens by sending information to every home as well as public information campaigns about recycling, reducing waste, and where to recycle. They also have special days and campaigns throughout the year that focus on different aspects of waste management. This is done continously year after year in Stockhom city. This invovles all aspects of waste such as electronic, non-organic waste, organic waste, dry recyclables etc. Climate Smart Stockholm is also an intiative within Stockholm city to educate and encourage "climate Smart" living within the city through different campaigns and intitatives such as the monthly "Climate Smart Prize" and other campaigns. Yearly budget around 130 000 USD. More here: http://www.stockholm.se/OmStockholm/Stadens-klimatarbete/minskadevaxthusgaser/Klimatsmarta-stockholmare/(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
3105Comune di Torino35886TorinoItaly2016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures7542Improving energy performance of residential buildings(45.1006374°, 7.6680046°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
3106City of Los Angeles10894Los AngelesUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations6.6 mile extension of 80 station rail line and 7 new stations;(34.0522342°, -118.2436849°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3107City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresUnder Swedish law, it is a requirement for all buildings, the municipality is in charge of collecting data. Under Swedish law, it is a requirement for all buildings, the municipality takes in data.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
3108City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transport0West Town Bikes is a community bicycle learning workshop that promotes bicycling in Chicago and educates under-served youth about bicycle mechanics and safe cycling. The youth programs focus on teaching young men and women independence, professional skills, environmental stewardship and the importance of exercise and good nutrition. Train-the-trainer programs are also provided to train trainers of youth bicycling programs to build program capacity.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3109District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingNet metering is currently available to residential and commercial customer-generators with systems powered by renewable-energy sources, combined heat and power (CHP), fuel cells and microturbines, with a maximum capacity of 1 megawatt (MW). In October 2008, the Clean and Affordable Energy Act of 2008 (Council Bill 17-492) expanded the limit on individual system size from 100 kilowatts (kW) to 1 MW. In 2013 the Community Renewable Energy Amendment Act of 2013 was enacted to allow renters and other District residents and businesses who are unable to install PV solar panels on their own roofs to use a “virtual” net metering program to purchase solar energy from systems installed elsewhere in DC. On May 8th, 2015 the Public Service Commission (PSC) issued the Notice of Final Rulemaking for the program and application materials are currently being developed by the utility, Pepco.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3110City of San Francisco31182San FranciscoUSAC402016Finance and Economic DevelopmentInstruments to fund low carbon projectsScale up residential and commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE), Energy Upgrade California and other loan and rebate programs.(37.7749295°, -122.4194155°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3111District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentCompact citiesThe District is actively supporting three development projects that are participating in EcoDistrict's Target Cities program.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3112City of Sydney31114SydneyAustraliaC402016WasteImprove the efficiency of waste collectionThe City’s Clean Streets program aims to improve cleanliness of the City’s streets and laneways, reduce clutter and increase community pride. Waste education staff has permanently removed up to 35 residential garbage and recycling bins from being stored in City's eastern suburbs by establishing internal waste collection from within the residential apartment buildings in the area. Many of the properties had minimal waste storage areas and coupled with frequent collection meant that bins were often left out on the street attracting illegal dumping and littering. The new internal collection arrangement was the result of extensive stakeholder engagement with the residents, building managers and business owners in the community and has made a dramatic improvement on the amenity of the area. The City developed and launched an illegal dumping awareness campaign, ‘Want a tip? in November to support its Clean Street program. The campaign set out to increase awareness of the City’s free pick-up service, and also increase the number of bookings generated for the service. ‘Want a tip?’ also informed people that dumping is illegal and that fines can apply.(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
3113Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas31159Alcaldía Metropolitana de CaracasVenezuelaC402016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsProject to improve the mobility of motor traffic in the city, with the the installation of intelligent traffic lights. Conducted by the Metropolitan Mayoralty.(10.4696404°, -66.8037185°)(6.42375°, -66.58973°)
3114City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentBrownfield redevelopment programs(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
3115City of Helsinki8242HelsinkiFinland2016WasteLandfill management(60.1733244°, 24.9410248°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
3116City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesVattenfall and the City are working together to make electric cars and plug-in hybrids to Sweden. Electric cars have very low emissions of climate gases and are cheap to "refuel" but they are still hard to find in the Swedish market. We now have the help of climate-smart companies and organizations. Our procurement initiative makes it easier and faster to get electric cars and plug-in hybrids and provide better conditions. In the years 2010/2011, we established together with companies and organizations a test fleet of 50 electric cars. We have together with SKL Kommentus conducted a coordinated procurement of EVs and PHEVs. A total of 296 organizations and companies from across the country have registered their interest to buy 1250 electric vehicles per year over the next four years.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
3117City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThe City launched its bike share program, Houston Bike Share, in May 2012, which is an active transportation alternative for the City. Houston’s initial phase has been successful and, received funding support from Blue Cross Blue Shield TX and the US Department of Energy, totaling nearly $2 million. On April 3, 2013, Houston B-cycle, expanded from 3 to 29 stations and from 18 to 225 bicycles. This Phase II expansion creates a presence not only in Downtown, but also in the East End, Midtown, Montrose and the Museum District/Hermann Park with four of the stations located at key METRORail stops. Phase III expansion discussions and planning include the Texas Medical Center and local universities, as well as additional neighborhoods. Pollution, traffic, and rising oil costs are just a few of the reasons why Houstonians need options for getting around. There are currently 29 stations and 225 bikes in operation. www.houston.bcycle.com(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3118Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsMedia coverage; Monthly newsletter for schools, apartment management offices, residents(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
3119City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionThe Tree Protection Ordinance as contained in sections V and VI of Chapter 33 of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances pertains to the protection and preservation of trees and shrubs on city property. Under this ordinace, City Council has been given the power to designate a green corridor to consist of right-of-ways of a major thoroughfare and building setback areas of abutting and adjacent properties in order to enhance the beauty of our city. Within the corridor, existing trees are given enhanced protection and the varieties of acceptable new trees are listed. The ordinance requires any tree removal in the corridor to be authorized by city permit, and the tree must be replaced by a specifically stated formula. This applies to trees affected by new construction or renovation of existing structures or parking lots.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3120District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThe 2005 Bicycle Master Plan recommended new routes and improvements to existing off-road bicycle routes. Projects to expand or improve 9 trails are currently underway. The MoveDC plan recommends additional off-street shared-use paths.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3121Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176Rio de JaneiroBrazilC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThe city has 440 km in April 2016, from which around 56% are dedicated cycle lanes. The city plans to have 585km of general cycle lanes in 2020.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
3122City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentBuilding standardsThe City actively supports and encourages construction to a local green building program (Built Green) and national rating systems through education and outreach, program support, incorporating the standards as benchmarks for green building achievement, etc.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3123Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsupgrading old installations in stations(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
3124City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresIn January 2014, Houston City Council approved another five percent increase in the Houston Residential Energy Conservation Code. With this increase the local minimum energy efficiency requirements for new construction of one and two family homes, townhouses and apartments up to three stories in height is 15 percent above what is mandated by state law. This is the third year in a row the local code has been increased by five percent. Beginning February 1, 2014, the City of Houston Energy Code for residential structures requires that new buildings achieve 15% efficiency above the currently adopted Houston Energy Code (i.e. 15% above IECC 2009). The City has the authority to set residential building energy codes that meet or are more stringent than the statewide code. Houston is the first city in Texas to be 10% above IECC 2009. Per an ordinance adopted in 2011, City Council will vote again at the end of 2013 to adopt 15% above IECC 2009, putting Houston in compliance with IECC 2012. The City has the authority to set residential building energy codes that meet or are more stringent than the statewide code.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3125City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesLED conversion program for all street lights began in 2010 and will be completed by the end of 2014.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3126District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016WaterWastewater to energy initiativesDC Water will convert sewage organic matter to methane and generate an estimated 10 megawatts of electricity, offsetting one third of its electricity use. The anaerobic digester was placed in service in 2015(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3127City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railThe entire fleet is powered by green electricitity- and is part of the procurement within the city and between SL (Stockholm Metro and Bus company/system) and SJ - Sweden's government owned passenger train operator.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
3128City 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 improving traffic signal timing for cars and buses to reduce idling time. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 12, “Reduce Municipal Fossil Fuel Consumption by 10%,” Chicago is increasing efficiency of garbage services with street grid-based pick up routing.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3129City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Private TransportImprove the operations of shipping portsSeveral facility for electrical connection of the ship in the ports of Stockholm.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
3130City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationThe government provides a finansial incentive for implementing solar panels.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
3131City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationThe government provides a finansial incentive for implementing solar panels.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
3132Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingAs a part of ongoing energy efficiency and conservation project Constructing hydrogen fueled cell power plants(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
3133City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operations0As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 06 “Increase average daily transit ridership,” Chicago has launched Bus Rapid Transit with a pilot route on Jeffrey Corridor and a full route downtown with plans for additional corridors . The “Jeffrey Jump” bus is in place and has been successful for Chicago, and construction is currently underway on “Loop Link,” a bus rapid transit line serving Chicago’s central business district. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 06 “Increase average daily transit ridership,” Chicago is implementing a travel demand management program to connect people with commuting options.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3134City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumption0New zoning provisions have been approved to foster the growth of urban agriculture throughout Chicago. The provisions would incorporate plant based agricultural definitions and land use tables into Chicago's Zoning Code. The objective is to restore productive uses to certain properties and help to get more fresh food into the communities that need them. Private and public gardens are currently allowed in Chicago, along with small agricultural sites affiliated with certain businesses, but the current Zoning Code does not provide the specificity that large urban agriculture sites need to thrive and expand, especially in terms of commercial growing. By amending the code to address agriculture as a recognised land use, city residents, businesses and government agencies would be better prepared to support its continued growth in the context of the city's established land use patterns and future needs. If approved, the recommendations would be accompanied by site protocols for growing operations that involve City-owned land. by site protocols for growing operations that involve City-owned land.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3135City of Edmonton43912EdmontonCanada2016Community-Scale DevelopmentEco-district development strategy15. Display Tent The Way We Green display tent was designed for use by staff, and also for lending to community groups to set up at their events. In 2015, it was used by staff 14 times, engaging over 2,200 citizens. The tent was also borrowed by external groups for use in the community.(53.544389°, -113.4909267°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
3136City of Sydney31114SydneyAustraliaC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThe City promotes safe and courteous cycling with free bike tune ups, bells, maps and sessions through our StreetShare program. A key project within the StreetShare program is Share the Path (STP) campaign. Now in its fifth year, Share the Path information sessions are organised four times a week across the community, where staff speak to bike riders about the importance of ringing bells early, slowing down and leaving a safe distance when passing people walking on shared paths.(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
3137Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail7 hybrid buses introduced in 2012(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
3138Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transport9 bike parking lots (total capacity: 2,044 bikes)(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
3139Prefeitura de Florianópolis50384FlorianópolisBrazil2016WasteImprove the efficiency of waste collection182115expand sanitation with gas recovery (25%)(-27.5949884°, -48.5481743°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
3140Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentLow carbon industrial zonesSupport for low-carbon R&D and plans to create green industrial network(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
3141City of Los Angeles10894Los AngelesUSAC402016Mass TransitSmart public transport(34.0522342°, -118.2436849°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3142City of Los Angeles10894Los AngelesUSAC402016Mass TransitSmart public transport(34.0522342°, -118.2436849°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3143Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionCreation of parks (approx. 170 km2) according to the Urban Park Act and green space in the city center(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
3144City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionRemaining large open space is protected as parkland or critical areas.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3145City of Toronto31117TorontoCanadaC402016Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generation2000Community Energy Planning (CEP) is an area-based approach to energy planning that models energy needs for existing and future development. The objective of CEP is to integrate energy considerations, including the energy components in water, solid waste and transportation choices, early into the land use planning process and seize opportunities for the following embedded energy solutions such as conservation and peak demand reduction, resilience and powering growth.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
3146Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171MadridSpainC402016Mass TransitSmart public transport(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
3147Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171MadridSpainC402016Mass TransitSmart public transport(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
3148Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171MadridSpainC402016Mass TransitSmart public transport(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
3149City of Boston35268BostonUSAC402016Mass Transit0The City of Boston works closely with the regional authority that oversees the public transit system to improve service, reliability, and accessibility.(42.3584308°, -71.0597732°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
3150District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationIn 2015, DC Water completed construction and began operating its Thermal Hydrolysis and Anaerobic Digestion combined heat and power project that will generate net 10 MW of electricity, enough to provide one third of the facility's power.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(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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