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2017 - Cities Community-wide Emissions Reduction Actions
| Row number | Account number | Organization | City | Country | Region | C40 | Reporting Year | Access | Sector | Emissions reduction activity | Anticipated emissions reduction – cumulative over the lifetime of the action (metric tonnes CO2e) | Action description | City Location | Country Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3101 | 60419 | Municipalidad de Rio Grande | Rio Grande | Argentina | Latin America | 2017 | Public | Private Transport | Awareness and education for non motorized transport | Sensibilización y educación para el transporte no motorizado, a través de la generación de ciclovías y sendas peatonales | (-53.786°, -67.7002°) | (-38.416097°, -63.616672°) | ||
| 3102 | 60419 | Municipalidad de Rio Grande | Rio Grande | Argentina | Latin America | 2017 | Public | Water | Water metering and billing | Medición de agua y facturación. Exigencias de medidores de agua a nuevas construcciones. | (-53.786°, -67.7002°) | (-38.416097°, -63.616672°) | ||
| 3103 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Mass Transit | Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations | Keeping the bus fee raise at the minimum level reflecting the inflation | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 3104 | 54114 | City of Asheville | Asheville | USA | North America | 2017 | Public | Community-Scale Development | Urban agriculture | large agriculture leases of City-owned property | (35.5951°, -82.5515°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||
| 3105 | 3422 | Greater London Authority | London | United Kingdom | Europe | C40 | 2017 | Public | Buildings | Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures | The RE:NEW programme supports private and public housing to retrofit homes with energy efficiency measures including insulation. Over 100,000 homes have been retrofitted to date across London. | (51.504858°, -0.078689°) | (55.378051°, -3.435973°) | |
| 3106 | 36044 | Seferihisar municipality | Seferihisar | Turkey | Europe | 2017 | Public | Food and Agriculture | Encourage sustainable food production and consumption | The agricultural cooperatives founded. Can Yucel seed center to preserve, reproduce and distribute local seeds, geothermal drying facility for mandarines, farmers' markets, online sales web sites for local products. | (38.19515°, 26.834402°) | (38.963745°, 35.243322°) | ||
| 3107 | 54337 | Greater Amman Municipality | Amman | Jordan | South and West Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Outdoor Lighting | LED / CFL / other luminaire technologies | Replace current sodium street lights with LED. 2nd phase 120,000 units implemented. 3rd phase 25,000 further units in tendering. | (31.945367°, 35.928372°) | (30.585164°, 36.238414°) | |
| 3108 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Energy Supply | Smart grid | Energy storage devices installed on 2 units of subway line #9 (1,000 kW) and 1 unit of subway line #7 (1,350 kW) | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 3109 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Energy Supply | Low or zero carbon energy supply generation | Production and distribution of biofuel from waste cooking oil | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 3110 | 31163 | Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality | Istanbul | Turkey | Europe | C40 | 2017 | Public | Mass Transit | Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations | The “Metrobus Project”, which has been implemented for the first time in Turkey, is a urban transit line emerging upon integration of metro and rubber wheel buses on the designated road lanes. | (41.0082°, 28.9784°) | (38.963745°, 35.243322°) | |
| 3111 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Waste | Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities | Separated disposal and collection of recyclable waste | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 3112 | 54579 | Sekhukhune District Municipality | Sekhukhune | South Africa | Africa | 2017 | Public | Buildings | Carbon emissions reduction from industry | (-24.83346°, 29.974053°) | (-30.559482°, 22.937506°) | |||
| 3113 | 3422 | Greater London Authority | London | United Kingdom | Europe | C40 | 2017 | Public | Mass Transit | Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail | The Victoria and Jubilee line upgrades have introduced automatic operation and regenerative braking to these lines. Regenerative braking has also been introduced on the metropolitan line. This helps to reduce energy usage per km on the network. TfL’s energy modelling indicates that regenerative braking has saved over 32,000 tCO2 in 2013-14 and approximately 77,000 tCO2 since 2010-2011. | (51.504858°, -0.078689°) | (55.378051°, -3.435973°) | |
| 3114 | 31154 | Bogotá Distrito Capital | Bogotá | Colombia | Latin America | C40 | 2017 | Public | Energy Supply | Low or zero carbon energy supply generation | Implement the use of photovoltaic energy for LED lighting, as a backup to primary energy source | (4.711°, -74.0721°) | (4.570868°, -74.297333°) | |
| 3115 | 31186 | Changwon City | Changwon | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Food and Agriculture | Encourage sustainable food production and consumption | Changwon designated 3 city allotments for farming and the city agriculture technology office supported the farming participants to learn how to cultivate and farm the urban gardens. | (35.154167°, 126.949167°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 3116 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Buildings | On-site renewable energy generation | As a part of expanded energy efficiency project | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 3117 | 31186 | Changwon City | Changwon | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Waste | Waste prevention policies and programs | To reduce wastes, the Korean government introduced a policy which mandate to use designated waste bags for disposing wastes in 1995. | (35.154167°, 126.949167°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 3118 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Waste | Waste prevention policies and programs | Education through media coverage and group meetings | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 3119 | 54347 | Pasig City Government | Pasig | Philippines | South Asia and Oceania | 2017 | Public | Mass Transit | Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations | Free Community Shuttle Service Buses"Active participation which allows people to realize their full potential and make their best contribution to society is also an end in itself. This is the wisdom behind the Bayanihan sa Daan Programs. Development should be woven around people not people around development.The fact that human development is the development of the people and for the people. Thus, keeping up the vision of buiding the city not for vehicles but for the people. One outstanding example is the city’s partnership with Meralco Company in running the Pasig Bus Service wherein Meralco has allocated specific parking space, land, security and safety for the buses, likewise, Petron and Caltex allowed the buses to be parked during non peak hours.- 125,038 passengers for four routes within Pasig City CBD and other identified routes- Zero fare increases purchasing power of constituents - Promotes cleaner, safe and comfortablepublic transportationPublic Transport Manager who will monitor the public transport services provided by the City, which will be linked with the Command Center through its Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and any other system that will ensure efficient service to commuters and driversApproaches on how the program can be replicated or transferred; 1.) is to conduct consultation in the community; 2.) enactment of a local ordinance; 3.) create or assign an organic unit from the City Government;Lastly, organize a Technical Working Group involving the affected sectors and stakeholders" | (14.58691°, 121.0614°) | (12.879721°, 121.774017°) | ||
| 3120 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Community-Scale Development | Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion | 26 corridors (1994-2013); total budget: approx. 100 million USD | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 3121 | 58485 | Abington Township | Abington | USA | North America | 2017 | Public | Waste | Waste prevention policies and programs | Abington Township Public Works/Highways Department "Pay as You Throw" initiative. | (40.12408°, -75.119511°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||
| 3122 | 49335 | Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County | Nashville and Davidson | USA | North America | 2017 | Public | Private Transport | Infrastructure for non motorized transport | See 6.1 | (36.1627°, -86.7816°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||
| 3123 | 58596 | Arusha City Council | Arusha | United Republic of Tanzania | Africa | 2017 | Public | Buildings | Carbon emissions reduction from industry | Large-scale tree planting and greening programme | (-3.386925°, 36.682993°) | (-6.369028°, 34.888822°) | ||
| 3124 | 59992 | City of Calamba | Calamba | Philippines | South Asia and Oceania | 2017 | Public | Outdoor Lighting | LED / CFL / other luminaire technologies | Most of our lighting fixtures and bulbs are LED in order to save energy and reduce our carbon footprint. | (14.1877°, 121.1251°) | (12.879721°, 121.774017°) | ||
| 3125 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | 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°) | |
| 3126 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Outdoor Lighting | Smart lighting | All street lamps turned on and off accordingly with sunrise and sunset time | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 3127 | 54559 | Ugu District Municipality | Ugu | South Africa | Africa | 2017 | Public | Buildings | Carbon emissions reduction from industry | Licencing of industries as per local legislative standards requirements for reduction of carbon emissions. Emissions reduction not quantified yet. | (-30.621797°, 30.251273°) | (-30.559482°, 22.937506°) | ||
| 3128 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Water | Wastewater to energy initiatives | Works underway to produce district heating from wastewater heat at Tancheon sewage treatment center | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 3129 | 57347 | Pingtung County Government | Pingtung | Taiwan | East Asia | 2017 | Public | Waste | Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities | 1226.06 | Set the first self-government ordinances legislated by local government in Taiwan. To decrease live farming pollution, recycle bio-energy and transform the high pollution industry to green industry. | (22.6558°, 120.4703°) | (23.69781°, 120.960515°) | |
| 3130 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Private Transport | Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles | 5,282 kl of biodiesel deployed from 2007 to 2012 | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 3131 | 50381 | Municipio de Torreón | Torreón | Mexico | Latin America | 2017 | Public | Private Transport | Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles | Verification of on-board vehicle emissions | (25.542844°, -103.406786°) | (23.634501°, -102.552784°) | ||
| 3132 | 54347 | Pasig City Government | Pasig | Philippines | South Asia and Oceania | 2017 | Public | Private Transport | Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles | Etrike Replacement and Upgrading "Sandwich Approach.In general,the City Government uses the “Sandwich Approach” or “Bibingka” Paradigm to accomplish its tasks wherein brainstorming from bottom up and top to bottom with which we engaged the entire community.Starting with a vision coming from either the city leadership or any of the stakeholders, solutions are formed via consultations and are translated into a local law or ordinance. Stakeholders are also members of the technical working groupand likewise implementors. Feedback mechanisms are installed to ensure a successful project and documentations are done for replication and sharing to other communities and cities.- Passed ordinance for phase-out of old two stroke trikes - 50 etrike beneficiaries- 50% increase of income for Etrike Drivers- Cleaner fuel and less carbon dioxide emission for the environmentEstablishing the Tricycle Upgrading and Replacement Program Ordinance No. 16 Series of 2016" | (14.58691°, 121.0614°) | (12.879721°, 121.774017°) | ||
| 3133 | 31154 | Bogotá Distrito Capital | Bogotá | Colombia | Latin America | C40 | 2017 | Public | Mass Transit | Smart public transport | Bogotá has an extensive program of technological advancement in public transport, including bus replacement by new buses lower emissions and electric buses. Also includes the massive use of the bikes. | (4.711°, -74.0721°) | (4.570868°, -74.297333°) | |
| 3134 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Private Transport | Infrastructure for non motorized transport | No legal basis at current point | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 3135 | 54329 | Bogor City Government | Bogor | Indonesia | South Asia and Oceania | 2017 | Public | Water | Wastewater to energy initiatives | 163840 | Accumulation 2017 - 2030 | (-6.5971°, 106.806°) | (-6.121435°, 106.774124°) | |
| 3136 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Buildings | Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | ||
| 3137 | 3203 | City of Chicago | Chicago | USA | North America | C40 | 2017 | Public | Mass Transit | Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations | -- A $1 billion project to rebuild the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red and Purple Lines from federal, state, and local funding, to improve transit for 79 million CTA riders annuallyUnion Station: As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 09, “ | (41.8781136°, -87.6297982°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 3138 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Community-Scale Development | Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion | Creation 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°) | |
| 3139 | 49335 | Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County | Nashville and Davidson | USA | North America | 2017 | Public | Buildings | On-site renewable energy generation | See 6.1 | (36.1627°, -86.7816°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||
| 3140 | 69825 | Municipalidad de Viedma | Viedma | Argentina | Latin America | 2017 | Public | Waste | Recyclables and organics separation from other waste | Plan GIRSU, para la gestión de los Residuos sólidos, aún no está en marcha pero ya contamos con el financiamiento y todo el estudio realizado. | (-40.810253°, -62.995996°) | (-38.416097°, -63.616672°) | ||
| 3141 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Buildings | Building performance rating and reporting | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | ||
| 3142 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Energy Supply | Optimize traditional power/ energy production | Waste heat recovery devices in operation | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 3143 | 54337 | Greater Amman Municipality | Amman | Jordan | South and West Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Private Transport | Transportation demand management | On-street parking management in high parking demand areas and along mass transit corridors. | (31.945367°, 35.928372°) | (30.585164°, 36.238414°) | |
| 3144 | 54405 | Vejle Kommune | Vejle | Denmark | Europe | 2017 | Public | Buildings | Switching to low-carbon fuels | We do not focus on GHG reductions as the one and only measurement. Rather we focus on cumulative effects, like energy savings, sustainability, energy costs, indoor climate, resilience and so forth. | (55.7113°, 9.5364°) | (56.26392°, 9.501785°) | ||
| 3145 | 32550 | City of Denver | Denver | USA | North America | 2017 | Public | Community-Scale Development | Transit oriented development | 60000 | TOD is an important aspect of the Regional Transportation District(RTD) mass transit system throughout the Denver metro area. The expansion of bus, light rail, and commuter rail has allowed for TOD around train and bus stations | (39.737567°, -104.9847179°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 3146 | 35993 | Singapore Government | Singapore | Singapore | South Asia and Oceania | C40 | 2017 | Public | Water | Water recycling and reclamation | We are incinerating wastewater sludge, a by-product of water reclamation plants, which would otherwise be disposed off at landfills. | (1.352083°, 103.819836°) | (1.352083°, 103.819836°) | |
| 3147 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Mass Transit | Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail | 14 electric buses introduced from 2010 to 2012 | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 3148 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Private Transport | Awareness and education for non motorized transport | Support for bike-friendly installations (e.g. bike stand, air pump, cctv) for schools and offices that opt for bike commuting | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 3149 | 31187 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Seoul | South Korea | East Asia | C40 | 2017 | Public | Community-Scale Development | Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion | (37.566535°, 126.9779692°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | ||
| 3150 | 35993 | Singapore Government | Singapore | Singapore | South Asia and Oceania | C40 | 2017 | Public | Private Transport | Infrastructure for non motorized transport | We are implementing schemes that limit use of cars to off-peak periods, and rolling out various initiatives that encourage walking and cycling. | (1.352083°, 103.819836°) | (1.352083°, 103.819836°) |
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Cities are leading the transition to a sustainable economy. In 2017 almost 400 cities told CDP about how they are working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Explore how cities are working to reduce their climate impact.
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