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.

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