City1 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas...

City1 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (2006)

City2 International Local Government Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Analysis Protocol (IEAP)

City3 National Indicator 186

City4 Cities and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Moving Forward

City5 Community Energy and Emissions Initiative (CEEI)

City6 Covenant of Mayors

City7 Siemens Green City Index - 5 regional versions

City8 The Climate Registry

City9 International Standard for Determining Greenhouse Gas Emissions

for Cities

City10 Methodology for inventorying greenhouse gas emissions from

global cities

City11 The Clinton Foundation Project 2 Degrees

City12 Greenhouse Gas Emission Baselines for Global Cities and

Metropolitan Regions

City13 London Energy and Greenhouse Gas Inventory

City14 Carbon Cities Climate Registry (cCCR)

City15 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Cities Pilot Project

City16 Low carbon cities programme (Leeds, Bristol, Manchester)

City17 Bilan Carbone

City18 Local Government Operations Protocol (LGOP)

City19 Concerto

City20 Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) Campaign

City21 Greenhouse Gas Emission Footprint and Energy Use Benchmarks

for Eight U.S. Cities

City22 ECORegion

City23 Chicago’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions: An Inventory, Forecast and

Mitigation Analysis for Chicago and the Metropolitan Region.

Chicago Climate

Action Plan

City24 Inventory of New York City Greenhouse Gas Emissions, September

2010

City25 DECoRuM

City26 City of London Carbon Footprint

City27 Bristol City ICT Carbon Footprint

City28 Capital Consumption - the transition to sustainable consumption

and production in London

City29 Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollutants in the City of Toronto

City30 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory for Baltimore City

City31 City of Menlo Park Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis

City32 District of Columbia Greenhouse Gas Inventories and Preliminary

Projections

City33 The Mexico City Pact

City34 Green Communities Carbon Footprint Tool

City35 Two Approaches to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Foot-Printing at the

City Scale

City36 C40 Cities

City37 Nanchang - Low carbon cities programme

City38 British Columbia Climate Action Plan Toolkit

City39 Green Digital Charter

City40 Greenhouse Gas Regional Inventory Protocol (GRIP)

City41 ICLEI and C40 Global Standard on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from

Cities

City42 CO2 Calculator

City43 Sheffield City Council footprint

City44 CO2 Grobbilanz

City45 ITU-T Assessment of the environmental impact of ICT in cities (in

development)

Ref. Ares(2012)321679 - 19/03/2012

Group Field Description

IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (2006)

Description

Provides methodologies for estimating national inventories of anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of

greenhouse gases. A comprehensive guide on calculating GHG emissions from different sources/sectors including detailed

emission factors guidance. Kyoto-compliant reporting requires use of IPCC methods. Guidance on uncertainty assessment

is also given (IPCC 2001).

Standard-setter

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

IPCC Secretariat, C/O World Meteorological Organization, 7bis Avenue de la Paix, C.P. 2300, CH- 1211 Geneva 2,

Switzerland

http://www.ipcc-nggip.iges.or.jp/public/2006gl/index.html

Dr Rajendra Pauchauri

Head

+41-22-730-8208/54/84

[email protected]

Region of application Global

Classification Methodology

Intended user National inventories / industrial processes

Nature of use Voluntary

Publication status Published

Latest version 2006

Main method IPCC 2006 GHG Workbook

Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs

Activities

Direct emissions from fuel, including company-owned transport, indirect emissions from electricity. Other indirect emissions,

such as the extraction and production of purchased materials and fuels, transport-related activities in vehicles not owned or

controlled by the reporting entity, outsourced activities, waste disposal, etc., covered within the national boundary.

Accounting principles Estimations from top-down analysis

Boundary definition National / territory

Baseline Provides guidance on base year and re-calculation

Data requirement Fuel and electricity consumption with emission factors required. Other information for indirect emissions may be required.

Output UNFCCC requirements apply to annual reporting

ICT company emissions

measurement (Companies

only)

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ICT-specific emissions

measurementIs a high level national view on emissions sources from different sectors so difficult to measure ICT emissions

ICT enablement measurement Not suitable for measuring ICT enabled emission reductions. Not a granular enough view of sub-activities.

Electronic Data Collection No

Electronic Data Resources

There is an Emissions Factor Database available at:

http://www.ipcc-nggip.iges.or.jp/EFDB/main.php

Electronic Data processing or

representationNo

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International Local Government Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis Protocol (IEAP)

Description

A set of guidelines to help local governments quantify the greenhouse gas emissions from their internal operations and the

communities within their geopolitical boundaries, with the aim of achieving reductions. Its purposes is to promote the

understanding of a local government's and community’s impact on climate change and awareness of changes that can be

made to reduce that impact; enable practitioners to develop complete and accurate emissions analyses to the extent

possible and appropriate at the community level; support comparison of different communities in a consistent, detailed,

policy-relevant way; enable measurement towards climate goals; provide easily understandable metrics for a wide

audience; enable other networks and entities to define custom reporting requirements within the context of the Local

Government GHG Emissions Analysis Protocol; and function in tandem with existing or potential regulatory requirements

and emissions certification opportunities.

International

International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives’ (ICLEI)

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, World Secretariat, Kaiser-Friedrich-Str. 7, 53113 Bonn, Germany

http://www.iclei.org/fileadmin/user_upload/documents/Global/Progams/CCP/Standards/IEAP_October2010_color.pdf

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+49-228 / 97 62 99-00

[email protected]


Classification Both

Intended user Local Government



Latest version 40087

Main method

Calls upon: IPCC 2006 methodological changes; GHG Protocol by WRI / WBCSD; ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gases series of

standards; GRI Public Sector Agency Supplement.


ActivitiesEnergy (Stationary energy, Transport, Fugitive emissions), Industrial Processes, Agriculture, Land use/Land use

change/Forestry, Waste (Solid waste, Waste water treatment and Discharge)

Accounting principles

Principles: Relevance, Completeness, Consistency, Transparency, Accuracy

Bottom-up accounting using a range of activity data and emissions factors

Boundary definition Either Organisational or Geopolitical

Baseline Select earliest year with complete and accurate data

Data requirement Activity data, emissions factors

Output Emissions report



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measurementA high level view, looking at the primary energy use, due to city level activities (e.g. electricity use)



Electronic Data Resources No


representationNo

Case studies Used by many cities, but no case studies quoted in the protocol

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National Indicator 186

Description

The indicator (percentage reduction in CO2 per capita in each local authority area) was calculated annually by AEA

Consultancy for DECC in the UK. The methodology behind it combines the calculation of emissions by producer (or

geographic source where emissions occur) and end-user apportionment to report Local Area emissions from the Industry

and Commercial Sector, Domestic Housing and Road Transport (excluding motorways).

The Department for Communities and Local Government announced in October 2010 that it was decentralising Local Area

Agreements (LAAs) and replacing the National Indicator Set with a single comprehensive data list - details not yet

announced.

National agency

UK Department for Energy and Climate Change

Department of Energy & Climate Change, 3 Whitehall Place, London

SW1A 2AW

http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/statistics/indicators/ni186/ni186.aspx

http://www.decc.gov.uk/assets/decc/Statistics/climate_change/localAuthorityCO2/466-local-authority-co2-2008-

methodology-summ.pdf

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+44 (0)300 060 4000

[email protected]

Region of application UK

Classification Metric

Intended user Local Authorities - no longer in force

Nature of use Discontinued


Latest version 0

Main method Definition of sources is based on IPCC guidelines


Activities

Industrial and commercial (electricity, gas, other fuels, large installations,

agricultural combustion), Domestic (electricity, gas, other fuels), Transport (road, diesel rail), Land use (inc land use

change, and forestry)

Accounting principles Bottom-up aggregation of a broad range of city-wide activities

Boundary definition Local Authority boundaries

Baseline 2005 baseline

Data requirementMakes use of DECC reported fuel use (electricity and gas), industrial and commercial emissions from large sites (e.g. site

operator emissions returns provided to AEA), other for public, commercial and agricultural modelling

Output CO2 per capita by Local Authority area



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Electronic Data Collection Previously submitted in Excel

Electronic Data ResourcesData sources are available online from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and the National Atmospheric

Emissions Inventory (NAEI)


representationThe published indicator

Case studies None specified

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Cities and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Moving Forward

Description

Academic paper which presents a detailed analysis of per capita GHG emissions for several large cities and a review of per

capita emissions for 100 cities for which peer-reviewed studies are available. Illustrates the need to obtain comparable

estimates at city level and the importance of defining the scope of the analysis. Highlights the benefits and drawbacks of

apportioning GHG emissions (and solid waste generation) per person

Academia

World Bank, and written up in Environment and Urbanization (Academic Journal)

The World Bank

1818 H Street, NW

Washington, DC 20433 USA

http://www.cetesb.sp.gov.br/userfiles/file/mudancasclimaticas/proclima/file/publicacoes/mitigacao/ingles/hsg_cities.pdf

Daniel Hoornweg,

Lead urban specialist in the Bank's central Urban Advisory Unit

(202) 473-1000

http://climatechange.worldbank.org/printmail/3907?section=People

Region of application US

Classification Both

Intended user Academics or other stakeholders

Nature of use Research-only



Main method N/a


Activities Inventory content varies by City (makes use of various secondary research).

Accounting principles Not publicly available

Boundary definition Inventory year varies by City

Baseline To be selected by user

Data requirement Inventory source varies by City

Output Academic theory and critique of the carbon reporting landscape for cities



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measurement

Not granular enough to assess ICT emissions specifically. Although the output is a per capita emissions factor, this is

derived from a high level view of the city's emission categories.

ICT enablement measurementNot granular enough to assess ICT emissions specifically. Although the output is a per capita emissions factor, this is

derived from a high level view of the city's emission categories.




representationNo

Case studies Yes, numerous on p5&6

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Community Energy and Emissions Initiative (CEEI)

Description

Represents energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from community activities. First inventory of its kind in

North America, helps local governments meet the Climate Action Charter commitment to measure and report on community

GHG emissions profiles. CEEI provides a consistent province-wide reporting approach for all local governments that also

supports broader provincial greenhouse gas objectives.

Purpose is to support local governments in at least one of three ways: 1. to fulfil the second of three commitments of the

Climate Action Charter: “measuring and reporting on their community’s GHG emissions profile”; 2. to establish a base year

to help inform targets, policies, actions related to the new Green Communities Legislation; and as an additional benefit; 3.

to support BC members of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Partners in Climate Protection (PCP) program to

achieve Milestone One (community inventory). Also, by developing a province-wide database, the Province is not only

reducing the burden on local governments to develop such inventories, but also on data providers for accommodating some

of their one-off data requests. As CEEI reporting improves, local governments should be able to track their progress, begin

to make meaningful comparisons with other B.C. communities, and view that progress within the context of their own

broader community energy and emissions, or higher level, plans.

Regional agency

British Columbia (BC) Ministry of Environment

PO BOX 9339 STN PROV GOVT

VICTORIA BC V8W 9M1, Canada

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/cas/mitigation/ceei/index.html

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/cas/mitigation/ceei/CEEI_TechMethods_Guidance_final.pdf

Ted Sheldon

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[email protected]

[email protected]

Region of application British Columbia, Canada


Intended user Local governments in BC



Latest version 2010

Main method N/a


ActivitiesOn-road transportation, buildings and solid waste and, at regional/district level, land-use change (from deforestation

activities) and enteric fermentation (from livestock under the agricultural sector)

Accounting principles Bottom-up approach

Boundary definition No data available

Baseline 2007

Data requirement Fuel data, energy use, waste data and associated emissions factors

Output Targets are the intended outputs which can also be bottom -up or top-down.



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Modelling Tools presented with an accompanying webcast for each of the 6 examples:

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/cas/mitigation/ceei/modelling.html


representationNo

Case studies 6 case studies within British Columbia, Canada

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Covenant of Mayors

Description

A European Commission initiative directly targeting the local authorities and their citizens to take the lead in the fight

against the global warming. All Covenant of Mayors signatories make a voluntary commitment to go beyond EU objectives in

terms of reduction in CO2 emissions. Signatories submit their Baseline Emissions Inventory (BEI), Sustainable Energy Action

Plans (SEAPs) and an Implementation Report every 2nd year after submission of SEAP. Purpose is to endorse and support

the efforts deployed by local authorities in the implementation of sustainable energy policies.

EU initiative

Covenant of Mayors

1 Square de Meeûs

1000-Brussels (Belgium)

http://www.eumayors.eu/about/covenant-of-mayors_en.html

Kristina Dely

Coordinating Officer

+32 2 504 7862

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Region of application EU

Classification 0

Intended user Local Authorities



Latest version Online network

Main method N/a


Activities No data available

Accounting principles No data available


Baseline Emissions inventory year recommended as 1990, but can choose

Data requirement No data available

Output No data available



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measurement

Could be used for ICT. As local authorities write their own SEAP strategy, there is the opportunity to focus on ICT, which

could include direct measurement

ICT enablement measurementAs part of the measurement of ICT related emissions, the Implementation review could measure the enabling potential,

retrospectively.




representationNo

Case studies Mayoral signatories listed here: http://www.eumayors.eu/about/signatories_en.html

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Siemens Green City Index - 5 regional versions

Description

A methodology developed by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in cooperation with Siemens, & a panel of outside

experts to share valuable experience between cities. Each city is assessed in eight categories with 29-31 individual

indicators for each city, and placed within a performance band to indicate its relative results (3 indicators related to CO2 -

intensity, absolute and mitigation). The process is transparent, consistent, replicable, and reveals sources of best practice.

The methodology has been used to assess cities across 5 regions: Asia, Europe, Germany, Latin America and North America.

Corporate

Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and Siemens

EIU, 26 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4HQ, London, United Kingdom

Siemens AG,

Corporate Communications and Government Affairs

Wittelsbacherplatz 2, 80333 München

http://www.siemens.com/entry/cc/features/greencityindex_international/all/en/pdf/report_asia.pdf

http://www.siemens.com/entry/cc/features/greencityindex_international/all/en/pdf/report_en.pdf

http://www.siemens.com/entry/cc/features/greencityindex_international/all/en/pdf/report_german_gci.pdf

http://www.siemens.com/entry/cc/features/greencityindex_international/all/en/pdf/report_latam_en.pdf

http://www.siemens.com/entry/cc/features/greencityindex_international/all/en/pdf/report_northamerica_en.pdf

For Europe, Latin America, Germany and Asia: Karen Stelzner (Siemens)

North America: Petra Wander (Siemens)

Project Manager

+49 89 636 3132

[email protected]

[email protected]

Region of application

Asia

Europe

Germany

Latin America

North America

Classification Both

Intended user Other cities



Latest version 2010 and 2011 (depending on region)

Main method UN's IPCC for grid emissions

Energy or GHGs Energy & GHGs

Activities Energy and CO2, land use and buildings, transport, waste, water, sanitation, air quality, and environmental governance

Accounting principles Bottom-up from a broad range of indicators and activities

Boundary definition Operational - although makes reference to the variation in how different cities draw theirs

Baseline Cities choose their own

Data requirement List of categories and indicators define what data is required

Output One-off series of pdf documents



only)

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measurementMeasured emissions are by a higher level category ('Energy and CO2') so specific ICT emissions difficult to measure.

ICT enablement measurement Numerous individual examples of ICT as an enabler to reduce emissions and make cities 'Smarter'




representationNo

Case studies22 cities in Asia, 30 in Europe, 12 in Germany, 17 in Latin America, 27 in North America

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The Climate Registry

Description

The Registry was established in 2007 by U.S. states and Canadian provinces and today is governed by a Board of Directors

comprised of senior officials from 41 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, 13 Canadian provinces and territories, 6 Mexican

states and 4 Native Sovereign Nations. The Climate Registry is a nonprofit organization that provides meaningful

information to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Climate Registry establishes consistent, transparent standards

throughout North America for businesses and governments to calculate, verify and publicly report their carbon footprints in

a single, unified registry

National agency

The Climate Registry

523 W. 6th St, Suite 445, Los Angeles, CA 90014

http://www.theclimateregistry.org/

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(866) 523-0764

[email protected]


Classification Both

Intended user California Registry members, verifiers, and the public



Latest version 2008

Main method N/a


Activities Energy, livestock, forest, landfills and urban forests

Accounting principles Bottom-up approach using activity data and emissions factors.

Boundary definition Operational project boundaries

Baseline First year of submission

Data requirement Activity data and information on facilities

Output GHG inventory



only)

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measurementJust looks at electricity (power) sector as a whole - no granularity on sub-systems

ICT enablement measurement Just looks at electricity (power) sector as a whole - no granularity on sub-systems

Electronic Data Collection

The Registry provides an Excel template to complete with data to upload to Climate Registry Information System (CRIS):

(information on facilities and sources to create a Physical Inventory, and one year of emissions data to create an Emissions

Inventory). Registry staff upload the data to CRIS. (process involves

•Members: To calculate and/or report their emissions to The Registry

•Verifiers: To review and assess a Members’ annual emissions

•Public: To review verified emission reports

•Registry: To manage and administer the annual reporting process)

Electronic Data Resources Includes emission factor data and structure for data capture


representationCalculates emissions inventory

Case studies Supersedes the California Climate Action Registry

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International Standard for Determining Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Cities

Description

An agreement to establish a common standard on which to base tools to inventory city emissions. This standard is one of

several tools for cities and climate change being developed jointly by UNEP, UN-HABITAT, World Bank and supported by

Cities Alliance.

International

UNEP, UN-HABITAT, World Bank and supported by Cities

Alliance.

United Nations Environment Programme, United Nations Avenue, Gigiri, PO Box 30552, 00100

Nairobi, Kenya

http://www.unep.org/urban_environment/PDFs/InternationalStd-GHG.pdf

Soraya

Smaoun (UNEP), Raf Tuts (UN-HABITAT), Daniel Hoornweg (World Bank)

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[email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected]



Intended user City Mayors, urban leaders, business and civil society.




Main method IPCC with some WRI/WBCSD methodology


ActivitiesEnergy (stationary and mobile sources); industrial processes and product use (IPPU); agriculture, forestry and other land

use (AFOLU; where significant); and waste.

Accounting principles Bottom-up approach using activity data and emissions factors

Boundary definition Operational


Data requirement p6 -11 display specific data requirements




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Methodology for inventorying greenhouse gas emissions from global cities

Description

A comparative study of GHG emissions, including life-cycle impacts, intended to develop and test a more robust and

transparent inventory procedure. Describes the methodology and data used to determine greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

attributable to 10 cities or city-regions. Equations are developed for emission contribution from various sources. Three

measures of overall emissions are suggested: Actual Emissions within a City Boundary; Single Process Emissions (Life-cycle

Perspective); and Life-cycle Emissions Associated with the City's Metabolism

Academia

University of Toronto

Department of Civil Engineering, University of Toronto, 35 St. George Street, Toronto, Canada M5S1A4

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/es900213p

http://www.civil.engineering.utoronto.ca/Page13.aspx

Professor Christopher Kennedy

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416-978-5978

[email protected]

Region of application Canada

Classification Both

Intended user City Governments looking to share learnings



Latest version 2009

Main method N/a


Activities Electricity ;heating and industrial fuels; ground transportation fuels; air and marine fuels; industrial processes; and waste.

Accounting principles Addresses concept of urban metabolism and the flows of nutrients, energy, water and materials.

Boundary definition Considers spatial and temporal context of a city


Data requirement Energy use data, fuel sales data




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representationNo

Case studiesLos Angeles County, Denver City and County, Greater Toronto, New York City, Greater London, Geneva Canton, Greater

Prague, Barcelona, Cape Town and Bangkok

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The Clinton Foundation Project 2 Degrees

Description

In 2007, it was announced that the Clinton Foundation and Microsoft are assisted in developing new measurement tools by

ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability and the Center for Neighborhood Technology. Microsoft will build the new

software tools using the knowledge base that ICLEI has acquired in developing its Harmonized Emissions Analysis Tool

(HEAT). It allows cities to establish a baseline on their greenhouse gas emissions, manage inventories, create action plans,

track the effectiveness of their emissions reduction programs, and share experiences with each other. It will be the first

global, multi-lingual emissions measurement toolset available 24 hours a day, seven days a week via the Web.

NGO

The Clinton Foundation's Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) and Microsoft Corporation

CCI: New York Office,

William J. Clinton Foundation

55 West 125th Street

New York, NY 10027

http://www.clintonfoundation.org/news/news-media/051707-nr-cf-cci-pr-clinton-foundation-microsoft-to-develop-online-

tools-enabling-worlds-largest-40-cities-to-monitor-carbon-emissions

Possible discontinued - http://www.project2degrees.org no longer in use

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Classification Both

Intended user City Governments

Nature of use Discontinued


Latest version 0

Main methodCompatible with International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the World Resources Institute (WRI), World Business

Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability


Activities Fuel and electricity consumption, vehicle traffic, waste production, industrial processes and air and sea vessel fuel use

Accounting principles Bottom-up


Baseline No data available

Data requirementInput data on emission producing activities such as fuel and electricity consumption, vehicle traffic, waste production,

industrial processes and air and sea vessel fuel use. The software then converts the data into tons of CO2 equivalent




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measurement

Opportunity exists to developed an ICT specific input field, then this could be tracked, but a method for measuring this in

the first instance would need to be provided.

ICT enablement measurement This could then be used to monitor reductions and enablement

Electronic Data CollectionUsers directly input data on emission producing activities such as fuel and electricity consumption, vehicle traffic, waste

production, industrial processes and air and sea vessel fuel use.


Online tool to establish a GHG emissions baseline, manage inventories, create action plans, track the effectiveness of

emissions reduction programs, and share experiences. Global, multi-lingual emissions measurement toolset.

The software converts user data into tons of CO2 equivalent, taking into consideration the source and type of energy and

fuel used. Users can customize the data and coefficients for the calculations.


representation

The tool will allow cities to produce a standardized report showing graphs, charts and comments and to slice data by sector

and jurisdiction. Administrators can choose what data is to be published or share with other users


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Greenhouse Gas Emission Baselines for Global Cities and Metropolitan Regions

Description

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions baselines are presented for 44 urban areas (cities or metropolitan regions). The types of

methodology that have been used to attribute GHGs to urban areas are reviewed. All are essentially adaptations or

simplifications of the IPCC guidelines, and incorporate the WRI/WBCSD concepts of Scope 2 and 3 “cross- boundary”

emissions.

Academia

University of Toronto, Canada;

Department of Civil Engineering, University of Colorado Denver, USA

Tyndall Centre, University of Manchester, UK;

Global Carbon Project, National Institute for Environmental

Studies, Japan

http://www.utoronto.ca/campuses/maps.htm

http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTURBANDEVELOPMENT/Resources/336387-1256566800920/6505269-

1268260567624/KennedyComm.pdf

Kennedy,

Ramaswami,

Carney,

and Dhakal

Research Academics

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Latest version 0

Main method

Presents 44 urban emissions baselines from different cities. All are essentially adaptations or simplifications of the IPCC

guidelines, and incorporate the WRI/WBCSD concepts of Scope 2 and 3 “cross boundary”

emissions


Activities

Industrial processes; and agriculture, forestry and other land-use (AFOLU) (both of

which may be incomplete); as well as: waste; and aviation / marine (for which there are

differences in methodology)

Accounting principlesNumerous: consumption-based, productions based and hybrid approaches (i.e. production and consumption in the city plus

significant trans-boundary flows)

Boundary definition Operational, defined as municipal or geopolitical

Baseline Varies by city

Data requirement Activity data, emissions factors (and definitions of where they are from)




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Electronic Data Collection n/a

Electronic Data Resources n/a


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Case studies Many, listed on p24&25

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London Energy and Greenhouse Gas Inventory

DescriptionA database of geographically referenced datasets of energy consumption within the Greater London area and estimates of

the quantity of resulting greenhouse gases (GHG)

Regional agency

Greater London Authority (GLA), and maintained by AEA

Greater London Authority

City Hall

The Queen's Walk

London SE1 2AA

http://data.london.gov.uk/datastore/package/leggi-2008-database

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Intended user Currently used by State of Environment report for London, June 2011



Latest version 2010 (released)

Main method N/a


Activities Domestic Energy, Industrial & Commercial Energy, Transport,

Accounting principles Bottom-up, from different energy consumptions


Baseline 2008

Data requirement n/a - is a data source




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Electronic Data Resources Available as an MS Access database and an additional zipped folder with supporting files.


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Case studies London, UK

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Carbon Cities Climate Registry (cCCR)

DescriptionDeveloped by ICLEI - cCCR is a global mechanism that encourages local governments to regularly and publicly report on

their greenhouse gas reduction commitments, GHG emissions inventories and climate mitigation/adaptation actions

International


ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability

World Secretariat

Kaiser-Friedrich-Str. 7

53113 Bonn

Germany

http://citiesclimateregistry.org/

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+49-228 / 97 62 99-21

[email protected]

Region of application Mexico City

Classification 0

Intended user Local governments as well as national governments


Publication status Under development

Latest version 2010

Main method N/a



Accounting principles n/a

Boundary definition Assumed to be operational

Baseline Each city will be different

Data requirement 0

Outputregularly and public report on their GHG reduction commitments, GHG emissions inventories and climate

mitigation/adaptation actions



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measurementNothing specific to enable measurement of ICT related emissions

ICT enablement measurement Nothing specific to enable measurement of ICT enabling potential



Complete online interface, user guide here:

http://citiesclimateregistry.org/fileadmin/user_upload/carbonn/User_Manual/User_Manual_for_carbonn_V2.0_Final_electro

nic.pdf


representation

Member cities must register online and input data here. They may choose what commitments to make and what

performance metrics to report.

Case studies Around 50 cities

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Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Cities Pilot Project

Description

Aims to encourage cities to voluntarily report their GHG emissions and disclose other information related to climate change.

Local governments own and operate a considerable portfolio of buildings, fleets, and other infrastructure and through their

progressive actions to reduce emissions have a great potential to lead by example. 18 participating cities publicly disclose

information providing a snapshot of engagement on the issues. Cities encouraged to report under 4 main headings: Risks

and opportunities, Emissions, Performance and Governance. It is a voluntary scheme.

International

CDP and ICLEI

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, World Secretariat, Kaiser-Friedrich-Str. 7, 53113 Bonn, Germany.

CDP Headquarters, 40 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0NE, United Kingdom

http://www.iclei.org/fileadmin/user_upload/documents/Global/Progams/CCP/CCP_Reports/ICLEI_CDP_Cities_2008.pdf

Leah Stern

Project Officer

+44 (0) 207 970 5660 (CDP HQ), +1 212 378 2086 (Leah Stern)

[email protected]






Latest version 2008

Main method GHG Protocol by WRI / WBCSD


Activities

Buildings and other facilities: Streetlights and traffic signals, Water delivery facilities, Port facilities, Airport facilities, Vehicle

fleet, Transit fleet, Power generation facilities, Solid waste facilities, Wastewater facilities, Other process and fugitive

emissions.


Boundary definition Operational or financial boundary, individual city decides.


Data requirement Regional grid emissions factors used, where local ones are available, they have been used

Output Emissions (by scope), Energy, Targets/Reduction plans



only)

0




Electronic Data Collection Online data collection via questionnaire



representationNo

Case studies 18 cities' reporting experience make up the study

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Low carbon cities programme (Leeds, Bristol, Manchester)

Description

The vision was that of a city-wide carbon reduction target lead by the public sector, supported by the private sector and

owned by the entire community. It is used in Bristol, Leeds and Manchester in developing city-wide carbon reduction

strategies. The LCCP helps to develop shared goals between the key public sector components of each city, agreeing

governance arrangements and ownership, carrying out a carbon footprint for the city, identifying key carbon saving options,

developing a tailored and appropriately resourced action plan and implementing the plan.

Corporate

AEA , Carbon Trust, Energy Savings Trust

AEA

10th Floor

6 New Street Square

London

EC4A 3BF, UK

http://www.lowcarboncities.co.uk/cms/introduction/

0

0

0

[email protected]



Intended user Stakeholders from other cities


Publication status Restricted


Main method 0


Activities

Describes how cities can derive emissions from the direct use of fossil fuels as an energy

source for buildings (i.e. coal, oil and gas), the indirect use of fossil fuels (consumption

of mains grid electricity), or the consumption of vehicle fuels. Can choose whether to

define all energy use or all emissions of one type as a single source or whether to

disaggregate them and calculate emissions from different sites separately

Accounting principles Top down approach using activity data and emissions factors.

Boundary definition Cities may define their own, depending on their area of direct management control.


Data requirement

Use metered energy

consumption records, or in the worst case (least accuracy), energy bills themselves. In some cases output data may be in

different units, such as emissions per employee or per m2 of buildings etc.

Output Recommends establishing an annual monitoring protocol



only)

0


measurement



ICT enablement measurement This could then be used to monitor reductions and enablement



MS Excel tool available to download. Links to many cities' action plans or case studies available here:

http://www.lowcarboncities.co.uk/lccpapp/resourcelinks/


representationYes, members can upload their data to be processed,

Case studies Leeds, Bristol, Manchester (all UK)

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Bilan Carbone

Description

A proprietary reporting method that includes detailed guidance on boundaries, emission factors and treatment of life-cycle

impacts. Provides a number of calculation tools and includes methods for local authorities and territories. The 'local

authorities' version or version No.5 released in January 2007. This version itself has two modules:

- The "assets & services" module which assesses the authority’s operating emissions for its own activities

- The "territory" module which assesses the emissions of all activities (industry, tertiary, residential, agriculture, transport,

etc.) that have a stake in the local authority’s territory.

National agency

Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maitrise de l'Energie

20 avenue du Grésillé - BP 90406

49004 ANGERS Cedex 01 France

http://prod1-w2ademe.integra.fr/servlet/KBaseShow?sort=-1&cid=23674&m=3&catid=23675

Not available

Not available

+33 2 41 20 41 20

Not available

Region of application France

Classification Both




Latest version 2007 (version 5)

Main method Compatible with WBCSD/WRI GHG Protocol and ISO 14064


Activities

Guidance given on direct emissions of the "assets and services" - which assesses the authority’s operating emissions for its

own activities, and the "territory" emissions of all activities (industry, tertiary, residential, agriculture, transport, etc.) that

have a stake in the local authority’s territory.

Accounting principles Bottom up

Boundary definition Guiding principles and examples given

Baseline Limited guidance provided

Data requirement Fuel and electricity consumption with emission factors required. Other information for indirect emissions may be required.

Output Public disclosure not required, reporting required at least every 5 years



only)

0




Electronic Data Collection Spreadsheet tool available on application

Electronic Data Resources Spreadsheet tool available on application


representationNo


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Local Government Operations Protocol (LGOP)

Description

The LGOP was originally conceived as a US national supplement to the ICLEI IEAP. Clean Air and Climate Protection (CACP)

software was developed to suppler the methodology. It is a one-stop emissions management tool that calculates and tracks

emissions and reductions of greenhouse gases and criteria air pollutants associated with electricity, fuel use, and waste

disposal. Steps: Decide source boundaries; Identify CO2 emission sources; Decide base year(s); Compile data for base

year(s); Estimate emissions and quality assure data. Can help: Create emissions inventories for the community as a whole

or for local government operations. - Quantify the effect of existing and proposed emissions reduction measures. - Predict

future emissions levels. -Set reduction targets and track progress toward meeting those goals.

International

International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives’ (ICLEI) USA, originally with National Association of Clean Air

Agencies (NACAA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA

180 Canal Street

Suite 401

Boston, MA 02114

http://www.iclei.org/index.php?id=ghgprotocol

http://www.icleiusa.org/action-center/tools/cacp-software

0

0

0

0


Classification Both

Intended user ICLEI members, Regional Planning Affiliates, as well as members of NACAA, NASEO and NARUC who are creating an

inventory or action plan


Publication status Proprietary

Latest version 2009

Main method ICLEI LGOP


Activities Electricity, fuel use and waste




Data requirement Activity data

Output Optional frequency of output



only)

0




Electronic Data CollectionUsers must enter activity data (fuel and energy use) but can utilize ICLEI’s data collection trainings and support tools

designed to help gather and keep track of data.

Electronic Data ResourcesSupporting software - Clean Air and Climate Protection (CACP) Software, now 'CACP 2009' contains emission factors and is

structured to comply with the methods as described in the LGOP.


representationSoftware translates local activity data into emissions


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Concerto

Description

Launched by the European Commission , is a Europe wide initiative proactively addressing the challenges of creating a more

sustainable future for Europe’s energy needs. a total of 58 communities in 22 projects, each working to deliver the highest

possible level of self-supply of energy. CONCERTO is part of the framework research programme supervised by the DG

Energy and Transport of the European Commission.

EU initiative

European Commission

0

http://concertoplus.eu/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=113&lang=en

Ms. Petra Püchner

Overall Project Management

0

[email protected]



Intended user Government and industry stakeholders



Latest version 0

Main method N/a


Activities Focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency

Accounting principles More of a policy framework

Boundary definition Cities may define their own, depending on their area of direct management control.

Baseline no data available

Data requirement Defined by the participating city's strategy

Output Policy. New infrastructure relating to renewable energy, energy efficiency, built environment.



only)

0


measurementYes, because Concerto showcases specific initiatives, there is the opportunity to exemplify ICT related emissions

ICT enablement measurement Yes, because Concerto showcases specific initiatives, there is the opportunity to exemplify ICT related emission reductions




representationNo

Case studies 22 projects in 58 communities

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Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) Campaign

Description

The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives’ (ICLEI) Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) Campaign enlists

cities to adopt policies and implement measures to achieve quantifiable reductions in local greenhouse gas emissions,

improve air quality and enhance urban liveability and sustainability. The campaign is based on a performance framework

structured around five milestones that local governments commit to undertake. The milestones allow local governments to

understand how municipal decisions affect energy use and how these decisions can be used to mitigate global climate

change while improving community quality of life. It is a voluntary scheme. Within CCP, ICLEI has developed a web-based

software tool that provides capacity to local governments to seek to reduce GHG emissions, called Harmonized Emissions

Analysis Tool (HEAT)

International



ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability U.S.A.

436 14th Street, Suite 1520

Oakland, CA 94612

U.S.A.

http://www.iclei.org/index.php?id=10829

http://heat.iclei.org/ICLEIHEAT/portal/main.jsp

http://www.iclei.org/fileadmin/user_upload/documents/Global/Progams/CCP/CCP_Reports/HEAT_Brochure_final.pdf

0

0

CCP: +49-228 / 97 62 99-00

HEAT: +1-510/844-0699

[email protected]

[email protected]






Latest version 2006 (Progress Report)

Main method ICLEI CCP is the method/framework


Activities Energy use, Transportation, Waste. Green Fleets, Energy Buildings, Energy Partners

Accounting principles Bottom up approach, uses energy and waste data as GHG proxies


Baseline Local Governments choose their own

Data requirement Activity data

Output Inventory, forecast, reduction target, progress tracking



only)

0




Electronic Data Collection Data can be input into HEAT, an online interface/calculator that supports the method

Electronic Data Resources Proprietary access, but assumed that emissions factors are integrated into the tool


representationCalculators built into the tool

Case studiesCCP case studies available for 54 Asian cities, as well as cities in New Zealand, Australia and Japan. HEAT case studies:

India, Indonesia, South Africa, and Brazil.

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Greenhouse Gas Emission Footprint and Energy Use Benchmarks for Eight U.S. Cities

Description

A hybrid life cycle-based trans-boundary greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions footprint at a city-scale. The objective of this

paper is to assess the applicability of the demand-centered hybrid LCA-based GHG inventory methodology first developed

for Denver, CO with 8 US cities. The method incorporates end-uses of energy within city boundaries plus what it identifies as

the key emissions sources outside the boundary of the City (cross-boundary demand). The methodology captures

buildings/facilities energy use, airline/freight transport and the embodied energy of four key urban materials [food, water,

energy (fuels), and shelter (cement)]. It recognises that, in studying global cities, it may be useful to consider a three-way

typology of cities as producer-, consumer- and balanced-cities based on their proportion of commercial-industrial energy

use relative to residential energy use.

Academia

University of Colorado, Denver. ICLEI

1250 14th Street

Denver, Colorado 80217, US

http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/Engineering/research/CenterSustainableUrbanInfrastructure/LowCarbonCities

/Documents/Ramaswami/Ramaswami_eightcities_es9024194.pdf

Tim Hillman, Ani Ramaswami

Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of Sustainable Urban Infrastructure

01-303-556-4734

[email protected]



Intended user Interested parties



Latest version 2009

Main method

Ramaswami, A.; Hillman, T.; Janson, B.; Reiner, M.; Thomas, G. "A Demand-Centered, Hybrid Life-Cycle Methodology for

City-

Scale Greenhouse Gas Inventories. Environ. Sci. Technol. 2008, 42 (17), 6456–6461.


ActivitiesEnd uses of energy plus cross-boundary demand for air/freight transport and embodies energy of Food, Water, Energy

(fuels) and Shelter (cement)

Accounting principles Various different trans-boundary inclusions for different cities. Approaches outlined to avoid double-counting.

Boundary definition Operational,


Data requirement

Energy use (Electricity and Natural Gas from local utilities billing data; for diesel and gasoline for surface transport, compute

annual regional

total Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) from MPO models, allocate to individual cities based on origin-destination of trips, and

then divide by the fuel economy of the vehicle-mix for that region; jet fuel totals allocated to city by % of road trips to

airport from given City), waste & waste volumes (data from utilities), food consumption (expenditure surveys),

cement/concrete use and freight (economic census data). To calculate metrics, total floor area, number of residents and

number of households also required. Also relevant emission factors.

Output

Benchmarks such consumption data on a per person, per household and other relevant metric (building floor area) i.e.

material-use

and energy-use efficiency metrics.



only)

0



ICT enablement measurement

High level nature means that ICT enablement effect is difficult to identify. However comments that to promote holistic GHG

mitigation strategies in cities, which includes cross-sector strategies (e.g. teleconferencing), it is essential to include the

Scope 3 emissions.


Electronic Data ResourcesPaper includes emission factors (IPCC compatible) and references LCA databases GREET, NREL and EIO-LCA to calculate

embodied emissions


representationNo

Case studies Denver CO, Boulder CO, Arvada CO, Ft Collins CO, Portland OR, Seattle WA, Minneapolis MN, Austin TX

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ECORegion

Description

A software solution for efficient energy and greenhouse gas balancing for towns and cities, allow local governments to create

an inventory, with credible, useful output. The software has been approved by the European Commission's DG Energy. 3

versions available: smart, pro, premium.

Corporate

Ecospeed

Ecospeed AG

Gerechtigkeitsgasse 20

CH-8002 Zürich, Switzerland

http://ecospeed.ch/

0

0

0

[email protected]

Region of application Switzerland

Classification Both




Latest version 2010

Main method N/a


Activities Energy, Emissions, Households, Businesses, Traffic

Accounting principles No data available on English

Boundary definition No data available on English

Baseline No data available on English

Data requirement No data available on English

Output No data available in English



only)

0





Electronic Data Resources Online data collection


representationData management and calculations all hosted on ECORegion's servers


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Chicago’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions: An Inventory, Forecast and Mitigation Analysis for Chicago and the Metropolitan

Region. Chicago Climate

Description

Part of a broader effort by the City to determine the local ramifications of climate change, for its citizens and for City

operations. In addition to mitigation strategies, the City engaged researchers to examine climate-change adaptation,

economic impacts, and the effects of climate change on City departments. To provide rigorous accounting of GHG emissions

in Chicago and the surrounding six counties, develop a forecast for future emissions, and research mitigation strategies that,

when taken to scale and implemented together, could reduce the city’s emissions to 25 percept below 1990 levels by 2020.

Regional agency

The Center for Neighbourhood Technology (CNT)

2125 West North Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60647

http://www.cnt.org/repository/CNT_Climate_Research_Summary_9.17.08.pdf

Jennifer McGraw

Climate

Change Program

Manager

773.278.4800

[email protected]


Classification Both

Intended user City citizens, other cities



Latest version 2008

Main method IPCC


Activities Energy, Transport, Waste and Wastewater, Agriculture, Industrial Processes



Baseline 1990


Output 0



only)

0


measurementCurrently a high-level view, but opportunity for this city to focus on ICT if a method for deriving ICT emissions was used

ICT enablement measurement Opportunity to focus on ICT enablement if a method for deriving ICT emissions was used




representationNo

Case studies Chicago, US

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ICT

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Inventory of New York City Greenhouse Gas Emissions, September 2010

DescriptionA GHG emissions inventory for the City of New York. The platform from which to measure a baseline and then target a 30%

reduction by 2030

Regional agency

The City of New York

New York City Hall, 260 Broadway

Manhattan, New York City

http://nytelecom.vo.llnwd.net/o15/agencies/planyc2030/pdf/greenhousegas_2010.pdf

Jonathan Dickinson

Editor

0

[email protected]


Classification Both




Latest version 2010

Main method ICLEI IEAP


Activities Buildings, Transportation, Streetlights and Traffic Signals, Fugitive and Process Emissions



Baseline 2007

Data requirement US EPA emission factors, some of which are from the EPA, and some of which are customised

Output Updated annually



only)

0


measurementCurrently a high-level view, but opportunity for this city to focus on ICT if a method for deriving ICT emissions was used

ICT enablement measurement Opportunity to focus on ICT enablement if a method for deriving ICT emissions was used




representationNo

Case studies New York City, US

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DECoRuM

Description

A GIS-based toolkit for aggregating emissions due to housing. It is to be used for carbon emission reduction planning with

the capability to estimate current energy-related CO2 emissions from existing UK dwellings, aggregating them to a street,

district, sub-urban, and city level. It's able to clearly point out and identify sources of domestic emissions, so that pollution

hotspots can be targeted. It performs calculations of carbon emissions based on secondary data such as SAP ratings

analyses of domestic properties. Has an in-built cost-benefit analysis model.

Academia

Oxford Brookes University

Gipsy Lane site: Oxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, Department of Architecture, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP,

UK

http://www.brookes.ac.uk/business_employers/technologies/decorum

Dr Rajat Gupta

Project Lead

+44 (0) 1865 484049

[email protected]


Classification Both

Intended user Local government planners, energy advisors, building surveyors, real estate professionals



Latest version Not specified

Main method N/a

Energy or GHGs CO2

Activities Domestic dwellings

Accounting principles Bottom up, aggregated utility data. Individual dwelling resolution



Data requirement Dwelling energy data

Output Can be presented visually showing hotspots of energy use and CO2 emissions



only)

0


measurementNot able to look in any more detail than at the level of dwellings, so electricity as a whole, rather than emissions due to ICT

ICT enablement measurement Potential to show regional reductions in energy use if SMART solutions are implemented

Electronic Data Collection Energy intensity of dwellings captured and mapped spatially on GIS software

Electronic Data Resources GIS data


representationIn-built cost benefit analysis tool

Case studies Oxford

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City of London Carbon Footprint

Description

Provides a baseline carbon footprint for the Square Mile (London city) and a methodology for tracking this in the future. The

findings will help the City to identify the most carbon intensive activities and target activities to continue to reduce carbon

emissions, consistent with positioning itself as the leading sustainable global financial centre within the global low carbon

economy.

Corporate

URS Corporation Ltd

URS Corporation Ltd.

St Georges House

5 St Georges Road

Wimbledon

London SW19 4DR

United Kingdom

www.urscorp.eu

http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/CAA2442E-9825-401B-9D17-

32DB163D83E4/0/SUS_CarbonFootprintreport.pdf

Simon Mills

Client Project Manager

+ 44 (0) 20 8944 3300

0


Classification Both

Intended user The City of London Corporation (a local authority)




Main method GHG Protocol by WRI / WBCSD


Activities Gas, Electricity, Green tariff electricity, Onsite renewables, CHP heat, Petroleum (non transport), Clean water supply

Accounting principles Bottom-up approach using activity data and emissions factors.

Boundary definition Only considers: CHP (heat), water, petroleum (non-transport), electricity and gas

Baseline This is the baseline (2009)

Data requirementUK Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform’s (BERR) Regional Energy Statistics used. Thames water

data, City of London's CHP data, Defra emission factors

Output Aimed to be a reference point for future reductions



only)

0


measurement

Breakdown of emissions by sector and by usage, including: datacentre management, video and teleconferencing, other

equipment (printers, copiers etc.)

ICT enablement measurement Yes, detailed sector and activity breakdown could demonstrate enablement effects

Electronic Data Collection Online survey



representationNo

Case studies City of London's 'Square Mile'

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Bristol City ICT Carbon Footprint

Description

Bristol made a commitment with government to meet the targets set out in the Climate Change Act. Green ICT has been

identified as a priority area for Bristol, and since funding was secured, so this study forms the baseline for future

improvements and reductions.

Corporate

Camco Advisory Services

Overmore, Neston, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9TZ

http://www.greenaddict.eu/downloads/bristol_city_ict_report.pdf

http://www.camcoglobal.com/

David Zammit

Senior Consultant

+44(0)1225 816860

[email protected]



Intended user City of Bristol Council - but also and any city or region's non-domestic ICT emissions




Main method Concerto initiative


Activities Electricity

Accounting principles Bottom-up: No. employees X no. of hardware units X unit energy consumption

Boundary definitionOperational (Bristol city authority area), only considers PCs (and peripherals), telecoms devices and IT services. See p6 for

details

Baseline This is the baseline (2009)

Data requirementDefra emissions factors, activity data calculated using NOMIS employee numbers, Corpdata hardware units per employee,

and Market Transformation Programme for consumption per unit

OutputA call to action to bring together Green ICT Champions and Pioneers, to develop an online Community of Practice (free

impartial advice) and to recognition of Bristol being a leader in Green ICT.



only)

0


measurementSpecifically relates to use of ICT equipment and the impact of the ICT sector on a city scale

ICT enablement measurement Only related to the consumption due to ICT, but recognises the enabling role it may play in all sectors, and it's own




representationOne of the recommendations from the study was to develop an online community of practice to share information.

Case studies Bristol, UK

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ICT

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Capital Consumption - the transition to sustainable consumption and production in London

Description

Presents the rationale for using consumption based emissions and for a carbon budget approach to reducing London’s

carbon footprint by 90% by 2050. To create an evidence base on the climate impacts of consumption in London, to provide

a better understanding of the scale and breadth of action needed across all sectors to put London on a more sustainable

footing, and to identify key opportunities for London to take effective action

NGO

Bioregional, with London Sustainable Development Commission

BioRegional Development Group

BedZED Centre, 24 Helios Road

Wallington, Surrey

SM6 7BZ, United Kingdom

http://www.bioregional.com/files/publications/capital-consumption.pdf

Sue Riddlestone

Executive Director

+44 (0)20 8404 4880

0



Intended user 0



Latest version 2009

Main method N/a


ActivitiesDomestic energy, Housing infrastructure, Personal transport, Food, Consumer goods, Private services, Public sector, Built

infrastructure


Consumption-based accounting

Measure reductions in emissions intensity across all activities


Baseline 2008

Data requirement 0

Output Identifies sectoral potential reductions



only)

0


measurementBreaks down consumption due to consumer goods into further categories, one being 'audio-visual, cameras and PCs'

ICT enablement measurementNothing specific, but good granularity of activities will enable year on year reductions to be more visible than when the

categories are broad



Sector analyses and quantification of reduction measures were all carried out using carbon accounting software REAP – the

Resource

and Energy Analysis Programme (developed by Stockholm Environment Institute (York) as part of the Ecological Budget UK

project).


representationNo

Case studies London

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ICT

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email)


Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollutants in the City of Toronto

Description

The first attempt by the City of Toronto to create an integrated survey of both greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria air

contaminant (CAC) emissions for both the City corporation and the community at large. To move toward a harmonised

approach to greenhouse gas and Criteria Air Contaminant (CAC) emissions analysis and policy development for the City of

Toronto

Regional agency

ICF International,

in collaboration with

Toronto Atmospheric Fund

and Toronto Environment Office

9300 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22031-1207 USA.

http://www.icfi.com/contact-us/offices

http://www.toronto.ca/teo/pdf/ghg-aq-inventory-june2007.pdf

Christopher Morgan

, Senior Specialist, Air Quality Improvement, City of Toronto

416-392-6903

[email protected].


Classification Both

Intended user 0



Latest version 2007

Main method ICLEI CCP


Activities Stationary fuel combustion, electricity, transportation, waste



Baseline 2004


Output City inventory of GHG and CAC emissions



only)

0


measurement



ICT enablement measurement Not suitable for ICT enabled emission reductions

Electronic Data Collection Electricity and gas data from Energy CAP Online



representationIncludes details of the City of Toronto’s Air Quality model (appendix B)

Case studies Toronto, Canada

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ICT

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email)


Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory for Baltimore City

Description

A community and government operations emissions inventory put together by the City of Baltimore, with the help of ICLEI.

To provide a baseline against which they will be able to compare future performance and track progress in emissions

reductions. Targeted a 15% reduction by 2015.

Regional agency

City of Baltimore

City Hall, Room 250, 100 N. Holliday Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

http://www.baltimoresustainability.org/uploads/files/Full_GHG_Inventory_Report_2007.pdf

Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

Baltimore City Mayor

(410) 396-3835

Assistant email: [email protected]


Classification Both

Intended user The City Mayor, in subsequent years, and any interested parties



Latest version 2009

Main method ICLEI CCP and CACP


ActivitiesResidential, Industrial, Commercial,

Waste, and Transportation.



Baseline 2007


Output City inventory of GHG emissions



only)

0


measurementLooks at categories in terms of the end use (Buildings and facilities)





representationICLEI's CACP software used

Case studies Baltimore, US

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ICT

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details

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email)


City of Menlo Park Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis

DescriptionA community and municipal operations emissions inventory produced by ICLEI, with support from the City of Menlo Park.

First step along the ICLEI CCP framework for local communities to identify and reduce greenhouse gas emissions

International


ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA

180 Canal Street

Suite 401

Boston, MA 02114

http://www.menlopark.org/departments/env/ggeir_208.pdf

http://www.menlopark.org/departments/env/cap.html

Micah Lang

Program Officer

510-844-0699 ext. 314

[email protected]


Classification Both




Latest version 2008

Main method ICLEI CCP and CACP


Activities Energy (Stationary Sources, Electricity, Transportation), Agriculture, Industrial Processes, Waste



Baseline 2005


Output Report



only)

0


measurementLooks at consumption categories on a scale of Commercial, residential and industrial. No further degree of detail.





representationICLEI's CACP software used, also the EPA’s Waste Reduction Model (WARM) which is incorporated into CACP

Case studies Menlo Park, US

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District of Columbia Greenhouse Gas Inventories and Preliminary Projections

DescriptionAn inventory for the District of Columbia, from the years 1990 and 2000, and a projection for 2012. Uses method proposed

by the US EPA. A GHG emissions inventory and reduction strategy

Regional agency

District of Columbia

District Department of the Environment, 1200 First Street, NE 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20002

http://ddoe.dc.gov/ddoe/lib/ddoe/DC_GreenHouseGas_Inventory.pdf

http://green.dc.gov/green/lib/green/2010_1_12__ghgemissionsinventoryreport.pdf

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Main Line: (202) 535-2600

http://app.dc.gov/apps/about.asp?page=atd&type=dsf&referrer=ddoe.dc.gov&agency_id=1156&ddoeNav=|31003|


Classification Both




Latest version 2010

Main method US EPA's Emissions Inventory Improvement Programme Volume VIII, which uses IPCC approach


Activities Government operations and community sources (Energy, Transport, Industrial Processes, Waste)


Boundary definition Operational control of DC and consumption

Baseline 1990


Output Report



only)

0


measurementLooks at categories in terms of the end use (Buildings and facilities)





representationNo

Case studies District of Columbia, US

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The Mexico City Pact

Description

Consists of two parts: the first mentions considerations as to why cities are strategic in combating global warming: the

second establishes a set of voluntary commitments to promote strategies and actions aimed at mitigating GHG emissions

and adapting cities to the impacts of climate change. It is part of the Carbonn Cities Climate Registry.

International

Global Cities Covenant on Climate

http://www.mexicocitypact.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/GlobalCitiesCovenantonClimate.pdf

http://www.mexicocitypact.org/en/

http://www.mexicocitypact.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/GlobalCitiesCovenantonClimate.pdf

http://citiesclimateregistry.org/

0

0

0

0

Region of application Mexico City

Classification 0

Intended user Local Mayoral Signatories



Latest version 2010

Main method N/a



Accounting principles More of a charter than measurement

Boundary definition n/a

Baseline n/a

Data requirement 0

Output The pact itself is an output



only)

0


measurementIn so much as cities set their own targets within this programme, ICT could be an area for focus

ICT enablement measurement In so much as cities set their own targets within this programme, enablement could be an area for focus

Electronic Data Collection

Participant cities and local governments enter their climate actions at the cCCR and submit official documentation as a part

of a regular reporting system on GHG reduction commitments, performance of GHG emissions and portfolio of mitigation

and adaptation actions through the online infrastructure ofcarbonn

Electronic Data Resources Database


representationNo

Case studies 191 cities (as of October 2011)

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Green Communities Carbon Footprint Tool

Description

Allows groups of individuals to measure their carbon emissions and workout their community carbon footprint. It is

intended to engage and educate different groups within a community, on the importance and benefits of carbon footprinting,

management and reduction.

National agency

Energy Savings Trust (EST)

21 Dartmouth Street, London SW1H 9BP

http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/cafe/Green-Communities/Guidance-and-useful-tools/Community-Carbon-Footprint-

Tool

http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Publications2/Communities/Files-not-publications/how-to-guide-community-carbon-

footprint.pdf

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0

+44 (0)844 848 0077

0


Classification Both

Intended user Local community groups



Latest version 0

Main method Act on CO2 model (UK Government Approved)

Energy or GHGs CO2

Activities Electricity, heating, energy efficiency, transport




Data requirementNumber of houses (by type if known), sample data for a single individual - home (number of bedrooms, heating source,

heating system, energy bills, use of renewables, insulation, number of light bulbs, appliances) and travel behaviour

OutputAn estimate of the community’s carbon emissions, actions to improve it



only)

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measurementNot suitable for ICT specific emissions


Electronic Data CollectionInput data to the UK Government's Act on CO2 model: http://carboncalculator.direct.gov.uk/index.html (draws on a

database of 0.5M users)

Electronic Data Resources Contrains frameworkd and emission factors


representationReport produced


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Two Approaches to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Foot-Printing at the City Scale

Description

A high-level academic methodology that describes 3 approaches to measurement. Production based approach uses national-

scale inventories that track all GHGs emitted within the city boundary and relates them to productivity metrics (e.g.

GHG/GDP). This is normalised per unit of population, but it ignores carbon embodied in national imports/exports.

Geographic-plus methods include indirect GHG emissions from electricity (Scope 2) and from other key trans-boundary

infrastructures serving cities (Scope 3), e.g. airline and commuter travel, water supply, transportation fuels, and other

critical supply chains to cities. Consumption based approach allocates trade of all goods and services across cities to

“economic final demand-consumption” in communities exerted primarily through household consumption. Most consumption-

based accounting uses household expenditure data. More recently, economic input output (I-O) tables down-scaled from

national data are being tested to track trade across cities, similar to global multi-region input output models

Academia

University of Colorado, Denver. ICLEI

1250 14th Street

Denver, Colorado 80217, US

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdfplus/10.1021/es201166n

Anu Ramaswami

Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of Sustainable Urban Infrastructure

01-303-556-4734

[email protected]



Intended user Interested parties



Latest version 2011

Main method GHG protocol by WRI/WBCSD


Activities Water, energy, material needs


Direct in-boundary GHG emissions (Scope 1), plus indirect GHG emissions from electricity (Scope 2)

and from other key trans-boundary infrastructures serving cities (Scope 3) OR allocate trade of all goods and services

across cities to

“economic final demand-consumption” in communities exerted primarily through household consumption



Data requirement Household expenditure

Output Academic theory



only)

0


measurementNot useful as it is more of an academic solution to modelling cities.





representationNo

Case studies Denver, US; Routt, US

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C40 Cities

Description

A forum for a network of large cities committed to tackling climate change. It facilitates them working together, sharing

information and demonstrating leadership. Through a partnership with the Clinton Climate Initiative, the C40 helps cities

reduce greenhouse gas emissions through a range of energy efficiency and clean energy programs.

NGO

Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI)

CCI: New York Office,



New York, NY 10027

http://www.c40cities.org/

http://www.clintonfoundation.org/what-we-do/clinton-climate-initiative/

0

0

C40: +44 (0)207 983 4453

http://www.c40cities.org/contact/

Region of application London

Classification 0

Intended user City Mayors and other stakeholders



Latest version Last Summit 31 May – 2 June 2011

Main method N/a


Activities

Numerous initiatives covered: Technical Assistance

Project Assistance

Purchasing Assistance

Financial Advice

Network Access

Analytical and Measurement Tools

Accounting principles n/a, a network and portal for advice/tools

Boundary definition N/a

Baseline N/a

Data requirement N/a

Output N/a



only)

0


measurementICT is not one of the key programmes, so limited potential

ICT enablement measurementProgrammes such as urban development and low carbon transport will include some ICT enabled reductions through

smarter systems being implemented



Data and fact sheets available here:

http://live.c40cities.org/c40-resources/


representationNo

Case studies N/a, but the C40 members are listed here: http://www.c40cities.org/cities/

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Nanchang - Low carbon cities programme

Description

A UK Government Foreign and Commonwealth Office project, implemented by the Carbon Trust, to promote a low-carbon,

high growth, global economy. Initially scoped out for 3 pilot cities but only deployed in Nanchang due to budgetary

constraints. Discussed roll-out to a further 4 cities. Key outputs being a climate change strategy, and energy efficiency

strategy board and a toolkit, provided to the NDRC for use by cities, that provides a baseline assessment of a city’s carbon

emissions and current energy efficiency initiatives. (included, regardless of being non-EU/OECD because of the partnership

with the UK and the benefits that can be withdrawn by an EU/OECD country)

National agency

UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

The Carbon Trust

Foreign & Commonwealth Office,

King Charles Street,

London.

SW1A 2AH, UK

The Carbon Trust Ltd

6th Floor,

5 New Street Square,

London

EC4A 3BF, UK

http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/

http://www.carbontrust.com/about-us/china/pages/default.aspx

Tim Lancaster (Carbon Trust)

(former) Director China

0

[email protected]



Intended user Other Chinese cities


Publication status 0

Latest version on-going

Main method More of a strategic guidance process


Activities

Urban planning,

transport development,

industry development & restructure,

building & construction,

agriculture & forestry

Accounting principles More of a strategic policy document


Baseline More of a strategic policy document

Data requirement More of a strategic policy document

Output More of a strategic policy document



only)

0


measurementToo early stage and high level





representationNo

Case studies Nanchang, China

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ICT

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British Columbia Climate Action Plan Toolkit

Description

A central database of tools for policies, projects, plans for GHG reductions for knowledge sharing and collaboration. It

provides the latest news, best practices, practical advice, information, and strategic guidance to help BC local governments

successfully reduce greenhouse gas emissions and, at the same time, strengthen their communities.

Regional agency

Collaboration by the Joint Union of British Colombia Provincial Green Communities Committee (GCC) and Smart Planning for

Communities, a program of the Fraser Basin Council.

0

http://www.toolkit.bc.ca/

Peter Ostergaard

Province wide energy specialist

250 888-3030

604-660-2421 (BC Switchboard)

[email protected]



Intended user Local Governments



Latest version Online database

Main method N/a


Activities Electricity, Heating, Transport, Buildings, Water

Accounting principles n/a, database of tools

Boundary definition N/a

Baseline N/a

Data requirement N/a

Output N/a



only)

0


measurementNothing specific to enable measurement of ICT related emissions



Electronic Data Resources Guides, programmes, training, finding, planning & implementation resources all available online


representationNo

Case studies Success stories http://toolkit.bc.ca/success-stories

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Green Digital Charter

Description

A charter launched at the end of 2009 to encourage cities to reduce the carbon footprint of their ICT and roll-out ICT

solutions which lead to more energy efficiency in areas such as buildings, transport and energy. Coordinated by Eurocities.

Aims to create an intercity partnership on Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) and energy efficiency to

work through to the end of 2011; deploy five large-scale ICT pilots per city addressing the above areas before 2015; and

decrease ICT’s direct carbon footprint per city by 30% by 2020. The Green Digital Charter is an initiative led by the City of

Manchester.

To exploit ICT as a technical solution and enabler of behavioural change to reduce emissions, including those from ICT

themselves; To encourage leadership from public municipal authorities in adopting innovative technical solutions and

building new partnerships to deliver on climate change commitments and To share public and private sector experience and

expertise in deploying ICT to address climate change, in cooperation with national, European and international initiatives.

EU initiative

Eurocities

Square de Meeûs 1

B-1000 Brussels

http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/sustainable_growth/docs/charter/green_d_charter.pdf

http://www.eurocities.eu/main.php

0

0

+32 2 552 08 88

[email protected]



Intended user Other Cities

Nature of use Development


Latest version 2009

Main methodMore of a strategic commitment to deliver

the EU climate objectives using digital technologies, than a method


Activities Information and Communications Technology

Accounting principles No data available



Data requirement No data available




only)

0


measurementDirect reference to ICT sector and how it can contribute to a greener world

ICT enablement measurement Yes, a clear mandate to promote and measure ICT's enabling potential




representationNo

Case studiesBelfast, Birmingham, Bologna, Bristol, Genoa, Ghent, The Hague, Helsinki, Lisbon, Malaga, Malmo, Manchester, Murcia,

Nantes Métropole, Nice Cote d’Azur, Nuremberg, Reykjavik, Rijeka, Tallinn, Stockholm, Vienna and Zaragoza.

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Greenhouse Gas Regional Inventory Protocol (GRIP)

Description

Allows regions to monitor their emissions, gauge the effectiveness of mitigation policies and gain insight into emissions

drivers. It also enables inter-regional and year-on year comparisons. It was devised to facilitate discussions on future

energy systems so that, for example, debates on transport can take place in combination with those on electricity

generation and domestic heating. It's comprised of two parts: a regional greenhouse gas inventory methodology, with an

associated on line programme and an energy emissions scenario tool that allows an operator to assess the carbon

implications of different energy futures.

Academia

University of Manchester’s School of Environment and Development

The University of Manchester, PO Box 88, Manchester, M60 1QD, UK

http://www.grip.org.uk/Home.html

http://www.eurometrex.org/

Sebastian Carney

Research Fellow

+44 (0)161 306 3845

[email protected].

[email protected]


Classification Both

Intended user 0



Latest version Not specified

Main method IPCC inventory methodology and UNFCCC reporting standard for national inventory approaches


Activities Transport, electricity, heating

Accounting principlesPrinciples: Timely in its approach; Adaptable to available data sets; Transparent in nature; Easily replicable; and Presented

with a consistent reporting structure. Top down basis

Boundary definition Unknown


Data requirement http://www.grip.org.uk/Inventory_Process.html

Output Numerical output for easy comparison between regions



only)

0




Electronic Data Collection Online interface to submit data

Electronic Data Resources Web-based programme, energy emissions scenario tool


representationColour coded assessment of data quality (using traffic light system - red, amber, green) and detail.

Case studies Currently working with METREX on 16 inventories

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ICLEI and C40 Global Standard on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Cities

Description

A global standard (in development) for accounting and reporting community-scale greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that

can be used across multiple platforms. To help local governments to accelerate their emission reduction activities whilst

meeting the needs of climate financing, national monitoring and reporting requirements. Once developed, the standard

should result in consistent, robust and comparable city inventories. It will allow for accurate monitoring of progress against

emissions targets, facilitate robust climate action planning, and provide standard guidance as local governments pursue

environmental review, inventory certification and other relevant policy making processes in their day-to-day operations.

International

Joint - ICLEI and C40


C40 - Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI): New York Office,



New York, NY 10027

http://www.iclei.org/index.php?id=1487&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=4643&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=983&cHash=712a8

184bb

Media Contacts (C40):

Michael Marinello:

(ICLEI):

Anke Stoffregen

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0

Michael Marinello: [email protected]

[email protected]


Classification Both

Intended user City Mayors and other stakeholders



Latest version In development

Main method(IEAP-ICLEI), (World Bank, UN-HABITAT and UNEP), and EC's Covenant of Mayors Baseline Emissions Inventory (BEI)

guidelines.


Activities No data available, although likely to follow previous ICLEI frameworks

Accounting principles No data available, although likely to follow previous ICLEI frameworks

Boundary definition No data available, although likely to follow previous ICLEI frameworks

Baseline No data available, although likely to follow previous ICLEI frameworks

Data requirement No data available, although likely to follow previous ICLEI frameworks

Output No data available, although likely to follow previous ICLEI frameworks



only)

0


measurementToo early stage to comment

ICT enablement measurement Too early stage to comment




representationNo


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CO2 Calculator

Description

Designed for local authorities to obtain an overview of their impact on climate. Includes emissions from the local authority's

own units as well as emissions from private households and businesses in the municipality. The National Environmental

Research Institute (NERI), Aarhus University has contributed to development of the CO2 calculator with the expertise NERI

has built in connection with calculating the Danish emissions of greenhouse gases for the EU and UN. Now operated by the

Department of Environmental Science, as of 1st July 2011.

National agency

Danish National Environmental Research Institute (NERI) COWI, Department of Environmental Science (Denmark)

National Environmental Research Institute, Dept. of Marine Ecology, Frederiksborgvej 399, PO Box 358, DK-4000 Roskilde,

Denmark

http://www.dmu.dk/en/news/artikel/cosub2sub_calculator_gives_local_authorities_an_overview_of_climate_efforts/

http://www.au.dk/en/about/organisation/departments/departmentofenvironmentalscience/

Ole-Kenneth Nielsen

Jens Christian Pedersen

Helle Thomson

0

+45 4630 1819 (Ole-Kenneth Nielsen)

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Region of application Denmark

Classification Both




Latest version 1st February 2009

Main method Data not available


ActivitiesIncludes emissions from the local authority's own units as well as emissions from private households and businesses in the

municipality

Accounting principles Unknown

Boundary definition Operational, municipality boundary

Baseline Unknown

Data requirement Unknown

Output Unknown



only)

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measurementNot enough detail to comment

ICT enablement measurement Not enough detail to comment

Electronic Data Collection Electronic (online) tool to collect and process data

Electronic Data Resources Unknown


representationUnknown


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Sheffield City Council footprint

Description Created a carbon footprint for the city of Sheffield with the Stockholm Environment Institute (University of York, UK)

Academia

University of York, Stockholm Environment Institute

Stockholm Environment Institute

Grimston House

University of York

Heslington

York, YO10 5DD

http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/environment/climate-change

http://sei-international.org/

0

0

+44(0) 1904 432897

0


Classification Both

Intended user 0



Latest version 0

Main method No data available


Activities Housing, transport, Consumer, Private Services, Public Services, Food, Capital Investment





Output Unknown



only)

0


measurementNot enough detail to comment

ICT enablement measurement Not enough detail to comment




representationNo

Case studies Sheffield, UK

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ICT

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CO2 Grobbilanz

Description

An online tool for Austrian Climate Alliance communities to determine the CO2 balance and development of emission-

reduction measures in the context of cities. Purpose is to take account of the GHG emissions generated by cities and to learn

more about the different reduction measures that could be taken

EU initiative

Climate Alliance;

Energy agency of the Austrian regions (Energieagentur der Regionen)

Hütteldorferstraße 63-65, 90-10 Top, 1150 Vienna

http://www.klimabuendnis.at/start.asp?ID=243358

http://co2rechner.klimabuendnis.at/

http://www.klimabuendnis.at/start.asp?ID=109195&b=392&b2=416&am=

http://www.environmenttools.co.uk/directory/tool/name/co2-grobbilanz/id/677

Friedrich Hofer

0

01 581 5881 -13

[email protected]

Region of application Austria


Intended user Environmental policy officers



Latest version 0

Main method N/a


Activities Benchmark data (energy etc), district heating, community, traffic, agriculture, waste

Accounting principles [german text]

Boundary definition [german text]

Baseline [german text]

Data requirement [german text]

Output [german text]



only)

0




Electronic Data Collection Electronic (online) tool to collect and process data


Online interface Function: Simple estimate, Detailed annual assessment, Monitoring and reporting of direct emissions from

site/area/activities

(Non CO2, Carbon Emissions and Energy, Air Pollution Emissions)


representationGenerates inventory and a list of opportunities for mitigation


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ITU-T Assessment of the environmental impact of ICT in cities (in development)

DescriptionPart of 1400 series: An overview and general principles of methodologies for assessing the environmental impact of ICT.

This module (cities) to be developed in 2012.

Standard-setter

Internationsl Telecommunications Union (ITU-T)

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Place des Nations

1211 Geneva 20

Switzerland

http://www.itu.int/ITU-T/workprog/wp_item.aspx?isn=7515

Jean Manuel Canet

0

+33 (1) 56554505

[email protected]

Region of application International

Classification 0

Intended user City goverments



Latest version 0

Main method Data not available

Energy or GHGs Environmental footprint

Activities Data not available yet


Boundary definition Unknown

Baseline Unknown


Output Unknown



only)

0


measurementSpecifically relates to use of ICT equipment and the impact of the ICT sector on a city scale

ICT enablement measurement Too early stage to comment

Electronic Data Collection Unknown

Electronic Data Resources Unknown


representationUnknown


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