Copenhagen Aspires to be the First Carbon Neutral Capital in the World

imate goals, the municipality on its own must show the way for its citizens. Therefore, the municipality will reduce energy consumption in its own buildings -- such as schools, institutions, and offices -- by 45 %. A full scale policy to replace street lights with LED technology will cut energy use by half for street lighting. Finally, campaigns and education of the municipality's 50,000 employees should promote climate friendly awareness.

Distribution of the CO₂ reduction in 2025 caused by the initiatives in the climate plan.

Investing in the Future

The total municipal investment needs for these initiatives is estimated at -- 360 million. However, it is believed that these investments will yield significant returns, as they will help make companies and universities more competitive in developing green solutions as well as avoiding the ongoing financial and environmental costs of higher energy consumption. The Copenhagen Climate Plan hopes to become a true example of a green economy that will inspire cities around the globe.

The Copenhagen Climate Plan 2025 can be found here (in English).

(View post here:  click here ;  Written by Bo Normander; First posted on the Worldwatch Institute Europe website). 

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