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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)
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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
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
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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
Case studies No
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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
Region of application Global
Classification Both
Intended user Local Government
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
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.
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
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ICT-specific emissions
measurementA high level view, looking at the primary energy use, due to city level activities (e.g. electricity use)
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 No
Electronic Data processing or
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
Region of application UK
Classification Metric
Intended user Local Authorities - no longer in force
Nature of use Discontinued
Publication status Published
Latest version 0
Main method Definition of sources is based on IPCC guidelines
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
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ICT-specific emissions
measurementA high level view, looking at the primary energy use, due to city level activities (e.g. electricity use)
ICT enablement measurement Not suitable for measuring ICT enabled emission reductions. Not a granular enough view of sub-activities.
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)
Electronic Data processing or
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
Publication status Published
Latest version 40544
Main method N/a
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
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ICT-specific emissions
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.
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
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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Region of application British Columbia, Canada
Classification Methodology
Intended user Local governments in BC
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version 2010
Main method N/a
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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.
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
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ICT-specific emissions
measurementA high level view, looking at the primary energy use, due to city level activities (e.g. electricity use)
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
Modelling Tools presented with an accompanying webcast for each of the 6 examples:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/cas/mitigation/ceei/modelling.html
Electronic Data processing or
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
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version Online network
Main method N/a
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
Activities No data available
Accounting principles No data available
Boundary definition No data available
Baseline Emissions inventory year recommended as 1990, but can choose
Data requirement No data available
Output No data available
ICT company emissions
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ICT-specific emissions
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.
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
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
Region of application
Asia
Europe
Germany
Latin America
North America
Classification Both
Intended user Other cities
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
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
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
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ICT-specific emissions
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'
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
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
Region of application US
Classification Both
Intended user California Registry members, verifiers, and the public
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version 2008
Main method N/a
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
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ICT-specific emissions
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
Electronic Data processing or
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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Region of application Global
Classification Methodology
Intended user City Mayors, urban leaders, business and civil society.
Nature of use Research-only
Publication status Published
Latest version 40357
Main method IPCC with some WRI/WBCSD methodology
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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
Baseline Cities choose their own
Data requirement p6 -11 display specific data requirements
Output No data available
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
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ICT-specific emissions
measurementA high level view, looking at the primary energy use, due to city level activities (e.g. electricity use)
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 No
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies None specified
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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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Region of application Canada
Classification Both
Intended user City Governments looking to share learnings
Nature of use Research-only
Publication status Published
Latest version 2009
Main method N/a
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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
Baseline To be selected by user
Data requirement Energy use data, fuel sales data
Output No data available
ICT company emissions
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ICT-specific emissions
measurementA high level view, looking at the primary energy use, due to city level activities (e.g. electricity use)
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 No
Electronic Data processing or
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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Region of application US
Classification Both
Intended user City Governments
Nature of use Discontinued
Publication status Published
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
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
Activities Fuel and electricity consumption, vehicle traffic, waste production, industrial processes and air and sea vessel fuel use
Accounting principles Bottom-up
Boundary definition Operational
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
Output No data available
ICT company emissions
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ICT-specific emissions
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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.
Electronic Data Resources
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.
Electronic Data processing or
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
Case studies None specified
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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
0
0
Region of application Global
Classification Methodology
Intended user 0
Nature of use Research-only
Publication status Published
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
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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)
Output No data available
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementA high level view, looking at the primary energy use, due to city level activities (e.g. electricity use)
ICT enablement measurement Not suitable for measuring ICT enabled emission reductions. Not a granular enough view of sub-activities.
Electronic Data Collection n/a
Electronic Data Resources n/a
Electronic Data processing or
representationn/a
Case studies Many, listed on p24&25
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(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
0
0
0
0
Region of application UK
Classification Metric
Intended user Currently used by State of Environment report for London, June 2011
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version 2010 (released)
Main method N/a
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
Activities Domestic Energy, Industrial & Commercial Energy, Transport,
Accounting principles Bottom-up, from different energy consumptions
Boundary definition Operational
Baseline 2008
Data requirement n/a - is a data source
Output No data available
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementA high level view, looking at the primary energy use, due to city level activities (e.g. electricity use)
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 Available as an MS Access database and an additional zipped folder with supporting files.
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies London, UK
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
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informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives’ (ICLEI)
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
World Secretariat
Kaiser-Friedrich-Str. 7
53113 Bonn
Germany
http://citiesclimateregistry.org/
0
0
+49-228 / 97 62 99-21
Region of application Mexico City
Classification 0
Intended user Local governments as well as national governments
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Under development
Latest version 2010
Main method N/a
Energy or GHGs Energy & GHGs
Activities No data available
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
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementNothing specific to enable measurement of ICT related emissions
ICT enablement measurement Nothing specific to enable measurement of ICT enabling potential
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources
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
Electronic Data processing or
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
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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)
Region of application US
Classification Methodology
Intended user Local Government
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version 2008
Main method GHG Protocol by WRI / WBCSD
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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.
Accounting principles Bottom-up
Boundary definition Operational or financial boundary, individual city decides.
Baseline To be selected by user
Data requirement Regional grid emissions factors used, where local ones are available, they have been used
Output Emissions (by scope), Energy, Targets/Reduction plans
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementA high level view, looking at the primary energy use, due to city level activities (e.g. electricity use)
ICT enablement measurement Nothing specific to enable measurement of ICT enabling potential
Electronic Data Collection Online data collection via questionnaire
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies 18 cities' reporting experience make up the study
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
Region of application UK
Classification Methodology
Intended user Stakeholders from other cities
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Restricted
Latest version 39600
Main method 0
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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.
Baseline Cities choose their own
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
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
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 Collection No
Electronic Data Resources
MS Excel tool available to download. Links to many cities' action plans or case studies available here:
http://www.lowcarboncities.co.uk/lccpapp/resourcelinks/
Electronic Data processing or
representationYes, members can upload their data to be processed,
Case studies Leeds, Bristol, Manchester (all UK)
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
Intended user Local Authorities
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Restricted
Latest version 2007 (version 5)
Main method Compatible with WBCSD/WRI GHG Protocol and ISO 14064
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementA high level view, looking at the primary energy use, due to city level activities (e.g. electricity use)
ICT enablement measurement Nothing specific to enable measurement of ICT enabling potential
Electronic Data Collection Spreadsheet tool available on application
Electronic Data Resources Spreadsheet tool available on application
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies None specified
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
Region of application US
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
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Proprietary
Latest version 2009
Main method ICLEI LGOP
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
Activities Electricity, fuel use and waste
Accounting principles Bottom-up
Boundary definition Operational
Baseline Cities choose their own
Data requirement Activity data
Output Optional frequency of output
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementA high level view, looking at the primary energy use, due to city level activities (e.g. electricity use)
ICT enablement measurement Nothing specific to enable measurement of ICT enabling potential
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.
Electronic Data processing or
representationSoftware translates local activity data into emissions
Case studies None specified
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ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
Region of application EU
Classification Methodology
Intended user Government and industry stakeholders
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version 0
Main method N/a
Energy or GHGs Energy & GHGs
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.
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
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
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies 22 projects in 58 communities
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives’ (ICLEI)
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, World Secretariat, Kaiser-Friedrich-Str. 7, 53113 Bonn, Germany
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
Region of application Global
Classification Methodology
Intended user Local Government
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version 2006 (Progress Report)
Main method ICLEI CCP is the method/framework
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
Activities Energy use, Transportation, Waste. Green Fleets, Energy Buildings, Energy Partners
Accounting principles Bottom up approach, uses energy and waste data as GHG proxies
Boundary definition Operational
Baseline Local Governments choose their own
Data requirement Activity data
Output Inventory, forecast, reduction target, progress tracking
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementA high level view, looking at the primary energy use, due to city level activities (e.g. electricity use)
ICT enablement measurement Nothing specific to enable measurement of ICT enabling potential
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
Electronic Data processing or
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.
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
Region of application US
Classification Methodology
Intended user Interested parties
Nature of use Research-only
Publication status Published
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.
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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,
Baseline No data available
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.
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementA high level view, looking at the primary energy use, due to city level activities (e.g. electricity use)
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 Collection No
Electronic Data ResourcesPaper includes emission factors (IPCC compatible) and references LCA databases GREET, NREL and EIO-LCA to calculate
embodied emissions
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies Denver CO, Boulder CO, Arvada CO, Ft Collins CO, Portland OR, Seattle WA, Minneapolis MN, Austin TX
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
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Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
Region of application Switzerland
Classification Both
Intended user Local Authorities
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Proprietary
Latest version 2010
Main method N/a
Energy or GHGs Energy & GHGs
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
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementA high level view, looking at the primary energy use, due to city level activities (e.g. electricity use)
ICT enablement measurement Nothing specific to enable measurement of ICT enabling potential
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources Online data collection
Electronic Data processing or
representationData management and calculations all hosted on ECORegion's servers
Case studies None specified
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
Region of application US
Classification Both
Intended user City citizens, other cities
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version 2008
Main method IPCC
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
Activities Energy, Transport, Waste and Wastewater, Agriculture, Industrial Processes
Accounting principles Bottom-up approach
Boundary definition Operational
Baseline 1990
Data requirement Activity data, emissions factors
Output 0
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
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
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies Chicago, US
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ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
Region of application US
Classification Both
Intended user City citizens, other cities
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version 2010
Main method ICLEI IEAP
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
Activities Buildings, Transportation, Streetlights and Traffic Signals, Fugitive and Process Emissions
Accounting principles Bottom-up approach
Boundary definition Operational
Baseline 2007
Data requirement US EPA emission factors, some of which are from the EPA, and some of which are customised
Output Updated annually
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
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
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies New York City, US
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
Region of application UK
Classification Both
Intended user Local government planners, energy advisors, building surveyors, real estate professionals
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Proprietary
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
Boundary definition No data available
Baseline To be selected by user
Data requirement Dwelling energy data
Output Can be presented visually showing hotspots of energy use and CO2 emissions
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
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
Electronic Data processing or
representationIn-built cost benefit analysis tool
Case studies Oxford
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
Region of application UK
Classification Both
Intended user The City of London Corporation (a local authority)
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version 39814
Main method GHG Protocol by WRI / WBCSD
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
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
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies City of London's 'Square Mile'
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
Region of application UK
Classification Methodology
Intended user City of Bristol Council - but also and any city or region's non-domestic ICT emissions
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version 39974
Main method Concerto initiative
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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.
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
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
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
representationOne of the recommendations from the study was to develop an online community of practice to share information.
Case studies Bristol, UK
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
Region of application UK
Classification Methodology
Intended user 0
Nature of use Research-only
Publication status Published
Latest version 2009
Main method N/a
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
ActivitiesDomestic energy, Housing infrastructure, Personal transport, Food, Consumer goods, Private services, Public sector, Built
infrastructure
Accounting principles
Consumption-based accounting
Measure reductions in emissions intensity across all activities
Boundary definition Operational
Baseline 2008
Data requirement 0
Output Identifies sectoral potential reductions
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
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
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources
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).
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies London
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
Region of application Canada
Classification Both
Intended user 0
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version 2007
Main method ICLEI CCP
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
Activities Stationary fuel combustion, electricity, transportation, waste
Accounting principles Bottom-up approach
Boundary definition Operational
Baseline 2004
Data requirement Activity data, emissions factors
Output City inventory of GHG and CAC emissions
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
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 Not suitable for ICT enabled emission reductions
Electronic Data Collection Electricity and gas data from Energy CAP Online
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
representationIncludes details of the City of Toronto’s Air Quality model (appendix B)
Case studies Toronto, Canada
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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]
Region of application US
Classification Both
Intended user The City Mayor, in subsequent years, and any interested parties
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version 2009
Main method ICLEI CCP and CACP
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
ActivitiesResidential, Industrial, Commercial,
Waste, and Transportation.
Accounting principles Bottom-up approach
Boundary definition Operational
Baseline 2007
Data requirement Activity data, emissions factors
Output City inventory of GHG emissions
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementLooks at categories in terms of the end use (Buildings and facilities)
ICT enablement measurement Not suitable for ICT enabled emission reductions
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
representationICLEI's CACP software used
Case studies Baltimore, US
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives’ (ICLEI)
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
Region of application US
Classification Both
Intended user City citizens, other cities
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version 2008
Main method ICLEI CCP and CACP
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
Activities Energy (Stationary Sources, Electricity, Transportation), Agriculture, Industrial Processes, Waste
Accounting principles Bottom-up approach
Boundary definition Operational
Baseline 2005
Data requirement Activity data, emissions factors
Output Report
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementLooks at consumption categories on a scale of Commercial, residential and industrial. No further degree of detail.
ICT enablement measurement Not suitable for ICT enabled emission reductions
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
representationICLEI's CACP software used, also the EPA’s Waste Reduction Model (WARM) which is incorporated into CACP
Case studies Menlo Park, US
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
0
0
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|
Region of application US
Classification Both
Intended user City citizens, other cities
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version 2010
Main method US EPA's Emissions Inventory Improvement Programme Volume VIII, which uses IPCC approach
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
Activities Government operations and community sources (Energy, Transport, Industrial Processes, Waste)
Accounting principles Bottom-up approach
Boundary definition Operational control of DC and consumption
Baseline 1990
Data requirement Activity data, emissions factors
Output Report
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementLooks at categories in terms of the end use (Buildings and facilities)
ICT enablement measurement Not suitable for ICT enabled emission reductions
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies District of Columbia, US
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version 2010
Main method N/a
Energy or GHGs Energy & GHGs
Activities No data available
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
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
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
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies 191 cities (as of October 2011)
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
0
0
+44 (0)844 848 0077
0
Region of application UK
Classification Both
Intended user Local community groups
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version 0
Main method Act on CO2 model (UK Government Approved)
Energy or GHGs CO2
Activities Electricity, heating, energy efficiency, transport
Accounting principles Bottom-up
Boundary definition No data available
Baseline To be selected by user
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
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementNot suitable for ICT specific emissions
ICT enablement measurement Not suitable for ICT enabled emission reductions
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
Electronic Data processing or
representationReport produced
Case studies None specified
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
Region of application US
Classification Methodology
Intended user Interested parties
Nature of use Research-only
Publication status Published
Latest version 2011
Main method GHG protocol by WRI/WBCSD
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
Activities Water, energy, material needs
Accounting principles
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
Boundary definition Operational
Baseline No data available
Data requirement Household expenditure
Output Academic theory
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementNot useful as it is more of an academic solution to modelling cities.
ICT enablement measurement Not suitable for ICT enabled emission reductions
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies Denver, US; Routt, US
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ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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,
William J. Clinton Foundation
55 West 125th Street
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
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Under development
Latest version Last Summit 31 May – 2 June 2011
Main method N/a
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
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
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources
Data and fact sheets available here:
http://live.c40cities.org/c40-resources/
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies N/a, but the C40 members are listed here: http://www.c40cities.org/cities/
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
Region of application Global
Classification Methodology
Intended user Other Chinese cities
Nature of use Research-only
Publication status 0
Latest version on-going
Main method More of a strategic guidance process
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
Activities
Urban planning,
transport development,
industry development & restructure,
building & construction,
agriculture & forestry
Accounting principles More of a strategic policy document
Boundary definition No data available
Baseline More of a strategic policy document
Data requirement More of a strategic policy document
Output More of a strategic policy document
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementToo early stage and high level
ICT enablement measurement Not suitable for ICT enabled emission reductions
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies Nanchang, China
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ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
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on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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)
Region of application Canada
Classification Methodology
Intended user Local Governments
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version Online database
Main method N/a
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementNothing specific to enable measurement of ICT related emissions
ICT enablement measurement Not suitable for ICT enabled emission reductions
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources Guides, programmes, training, finding, planning & implementation resources all available online
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies Success stories http://toolkit.bc.ca/success-stories
Name
ICT
Specifics
Technical
details
General
informati
on
Lead organisation
(Type, Name, Address,
Website)
Lead individual(s)
(Name, role, phone number,
email)
Group Field Description
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
Region of application EU
Classification Methodology
Intended user Other Cities
Nature of use Development
Publication status Published
Latest version 2009
Main methodMore of a strategic commitment to deliver
the EU climate objectives using digital technologies, than a method
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
Activities Information and Communications Technology
Accounting principles No data available
Boundary definition No data available
Baseline No data available
Data requirement No data available
Output No data available
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
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
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
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
Region of application UK
Classification Both
Intended user 0
Nature of use Research-only
Publication status Restricted
Latest version Not specified
Main method IPCC inventory methodology and UNFCCC reporting standard for national inventory approaches
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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
Baseline To be selected by user
Data requirement http://www.grip.org.uk/Inventory_Process.html
Output Numerical output for easy comparison between regions
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementA high level view, looking at the primary energy use, due to city level activities (e.g. electricity use)
ICT enablement measurement Not suitable for ICT enabled emission reductions
Electronic Data Collection Online interface to submit data
Electronic Data Resources Web-based programme, energy emissions scenario tool
Electronic Data processing or
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
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, World Secretariat, Kaiser-Friedrich-Str. 7, 53113 Bonn, Germany
C40 - Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI): New York Office,
William J. Clinton Foundation
55 West 125th Street
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
0
0
Michael Marinello: [email protected]
Region of application Global
Classification Both
Intended user City Mayors and other stakeholders
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Under development
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.
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementToo early stage to comment
ICT enablement measurement Too early stage to comment
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies None specified
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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)
Region of application Denmark
Classification Both
Intended user Local Authorities
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Restricted
Latest version 1st February 2009
Main method Data not available
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
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
Electronic Data processing or
representationUnknown
Case studies None specified
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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/
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0
+44(0) 1904 432897
0
Region of application UK
Classification Both
Intended user 0
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Published
Latest version 0
Main method No data available
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
Activities Housing, transport, Consumer, Private Services, Public Services, Food, Capital Investment
Accounting principles Unknown
Boundary definition No data available
Baseline To be selected by user
Data requirement Unknown
Output Unknown
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementNot enough detail to comment
ICT enablement measurement Not enough detail to comment
Electronic Data Collection No
Electronic Data Resources No
Electronic Data processing or
representationNo
Case studies Sheffield, UK
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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
Region of application Austria
Classification Metric
Intended user Environmental policy officers
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Proprietary
Latest version 0
Main method N/a
Energy or GHGs Kyoto GHGs
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]
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
measurementA high level view, looking at the primary energy use, due to city level activities (e.g. electricity use)
ICT enablement measurement Not suitable for ICT enabled emission reductions
Electronic Data Collection Electronic (online) tool to collect and process data
Electronic Data Resources
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)
Electronic Data processing or
representationGenerates inventory and a list of opportunities for mitigation
Case studies None specified
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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
Region of application International
Classification 0
Intended user City goverments
Nature of use Voluntary
Publication status Under development
Latest version 0
Main method Data not available
Energy or GHGs Environmental footprint
Activities Data not available yet
Accounting principles Unknown
Boundary definition Unknown
Baseline Unknown
Data requirement Unknown
Output Unknown
ICT company emissions
measurement (Companies
only)
0
ICT-specific emissions
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
Electronic Data processing or
representationUnknown
Case studies None specified
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Website)
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