Initiatives

When sustainability and profit join together, society embraces greener initiatives.

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Velib – a new Paris love affair

France

On 2007, Paris launched Vélib, a 24/7 cycle hire scheme that is changing the face of transport in Paris.

Toronto’s Atmospheric Fund makes sustainability affordable

Canada

TAF is making the impossible possible by funding sustainable projects that often cannot be financed through traditional sources.

Tokyo is moving energy companies to supply 20% renewable energy by 2020.

Japan

By requiring energy companies to show customers their green credentials, the City is driving greater competition for renewable-sourced energy.

Vending Machines/Vending Misers

USA

The City of Houston purchased 285 energy efficient devices for beverage vending machines in City-owned and operated facilities and parks called a VendingMiser®.

Combined Heat and Power Generation System

Japan

The system utilizes the biogas generated by the sewage treatment process as combustion fuel for generating electricity and thermal energy.

97% of Copenhagen city heating supplied by waste heat

Denmark

The system simply captures waste heat from electricity production - normally released into the sea – and channels it back through pipes into peoples' homes.

Chicago City boiler "tune-up" cuts gas bill and CO2 emissions

USA

Chicago has simply "tuned-up" its gas-fired boilers and is now saving $1.65 million in gas bills, while reducing CO2 emissions by almost 8,000 tons every year.

Bicing – changing transport modes in Barcelona

Spain

Barcelona’s Bicing cycle scheme reduced CO2 emissions in the city by 960 tonnes during its first six months of operations.

Bogotá’s CicloRuta is one of the most comprehensive cycling systems in the world

Colombia

The system has reduced car dependence and as has fundamentally changed behavior in the city – today (2007) 4% of the population use their bikes, an increased from 2% in 2000.

A 12.9 km Bus Rapid Transport system built in just 9 months at a cost of $2million/km

Indonesia

On 2004, the TransJakarta busway began revenue operations along a 12.9 km corridor through the city centre.

A world-leading low emissions transport system with zero-emission vehicles

USA

San Francisco is an established leader in low emission transport and one of the largest clean air municipal fuel fleets in the country.

Seoul car-free days have reduced CO2 emissions by 10% annually

Korea

Every year, two million cars stay off the road – decreasing traffic volume by 3.7%.

Greener Sao Paulo

Brazil

From grey to green, Sao Paulo is turning the concrete jungle into a friendlier environment. Only in 2008, almost 200,000 trees were seeded in town

Construction of Cycle Routes

Brazil

Cool alternative to reduce traffic jams and lower pollution emissions, the cycle routes are spreading all over Sao Paulo.

Use of Solar Energy for Water Heating

Brazil

Water heating solar systems are mandatory for every new building in Sao Paulo since 2007. The idea is now spreading among older buildings

Public Transport Expansion

Brazil

City and State invested more than 8 billion Dollars in new subway and railway lines. Plus, hybrid busses to reduce emission and traffic jam

Carbon Credit Auctions

Brazil

Green initiatives are now turning into money. Selling carbon credits has roughly raised fifty-million Euros for the City of Sao Paulo.

Linear Parks

Brazil

The Linear Parks Program, described in the City Plan and already under development, is an important iniciative in terms of adaptation to climate changes.

Vehicle Inspection

Brazil

Vehicle pollution under inspection: since 2008, Sao Paulo is certificating 6 million cars yearly for noise levels and emissions.

Sao Joao and Bandeirantes Landfills

Brazil

Landfills turned into thermoelectric power plants now harnessing energy for nearly 700,000 people

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