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Cop26: sustainability measurement and investment platform launched

News10 Nov 2021

Evercity aims to streamline the end-to-end sustainable finance lifecycle to make such finance more accessible to small- and medium-sized businesses in developing countries.

Verizon expands initiatives to reduce global climate impact

News20 Apr 2021

Verizon set a goal to achieve net zero operational emissions by 2035 and committed to source or generate renewable energy equivalent to 50 per cent of its annual electricity consumption by 2025.

Pittsburgh announces investment in equitable street tree strategy

News03 Mar 2021

Based on census records and inventory data, visualisations show low-income and Black communities disproportionately have fewer city street trees and so see less of the benefits of trees.

UK port cuts carbon emissions by 700 tonnes in 12 months

Sea travel05 Jan 2021

The Port of Tyne in the north-east of England has been assessing current and future energy requirements in line with Tyne 2050’s roadmaps for it to become carbon neutral by 2030, and all-electric by 2040.

Cities' climate change and inequality projects announced as finalists

News04 Jan 2021

Projects ranging from curbing transport emissions to urban agriculture and flood protection in slums have made the finals of the WRI Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities’ Prize for Cities 2020-21.

City of Ames rolls out biodiesel dump trucks following pilot

News14 Dec 2020

At the direction of the Ames City Council, the City is looking at carbon reduction and sustainability for all of its fleet purchases with the mayor stressing they want to be "responsible stewards" to the planet.

Helsinki announces new domain names and access to its innovation testbed

News02 Dec 2020

The testbed is targeted at domestic and foreign companies that want to develop and test their products and services together with City of Helsinki.

Smart cities sustainable financing framework launched in Asia

News25 Nov 2020

The United Overseas Bank wants to make sustainable financing more accessible to companies that are helping to create smart cities but businesses must meet the criteria.

Mayors are among the first to sign C40's Clean Construction Declaration

News24 Nov 2020

Oslo, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Budapest have committed to clean construction to build a sustainable future for the industry and cut emissions from projects in their cities in half by 2030.

36 cities chosen to chart a course towards the future

Demographic change18 Nov 2020

The World Economic Forum has chosen the cities to pioneer a global policy roadmap developed by its G20 Smart Cities Alliance for the ethical and responsible use of data and technology.

Open call issued for Climate Smart Cities Challenge

News13 Nov 2020

Nesta wants to work with cities around the world to identify and scale up innovative ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build “thriving, inclusive, resilient communities”.

Waiheke Island rolls out Auckland's first electric bus fleet

News10 Nov 2020

As part of the Low Emissions Roadmap, Auckland Transport plans to only procure low emission buses from 2025 and have a full low emission fleet by 2040.

Installed connected building automation systems to surpass 34 million in 2024

News05 Nov 2020

IoT analyst firm Berg Insight said there is a new urgency in the market due to factors such as energy conservation and mandates for green construction.

New guide for city leaders to help strengthen cross-sector partnerships

News02 Nov 2020

The Collaborative Cities guide is part of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ efforts to support global municipal leaders who can adapt these lessons to their own challenges and circumstances.

Powerhouse presents a sustainable model for future buildings and workspaces

News30 Oct 2020

The Powerhouse collaboration has completed its latest energy-positive building in the historic Norwegian city of Porsgrunn, which will produce clean and renewable energy throughout its lifespan.

Singapore opens smart city co-innovation lab

News29 Oct 2020

The lab aims to bring together leaders in the smart cities space to co-create and test innovations with local built environment and technology companies in a live environment.

Peachtree Corners issues RFP for EV supply equipment partners

News26 Oct 2020

It supports the Georgia smart city’s aim to increase electric vehicles ownership and use within the city by providing residents and businesses with vetted EV charging solutions.

Smart city accelerator launched in MediaCityUK testbed

News09 Oct 2020

The programme is aimed at UK based start-ups and scale-ups which have market-ready technology solutions that aspire to help people live, work, play and learn in new innovative ways.

Edinburgh approves three-year digital smart city strategy

News09 Oct 2020

The strategy, which has been unanimously approved, sets out principles for how the council’s future technology services should be designed, sourced and delivered.

Twin Cities seek citizen input for electric vehicle network

News06 Oct 2020

Saint Paul and Minneapolis in the US state of Minnesota have joined forces to develop the mobility network comprising charging hubs on public roadways and a fleet of car-share vehicles.

Energy players 'positive' about sustainable tech adoption by industrial sector

News06 Oct 2020

Research carried out by EIT InnoEnergy also found that customer readiness for new technology and access to partnering organisations for R&D areas requires more action.

UK launches hydrogen-fuelled transport hub and train trials

Transport hubs01 Oct 2020

Britain’s first hydrogen train has begun trials in the Midlands while Tees Valley in north-east England is announced as the location for the nation’s first hydrogen transport hub.

Full-power autonomous street sweeper piloted in Helsinki

News30 Sep 2020

Trombia Technologies wants to unlock the potential for mass-electrification and carbon-neutralisation of one of the heaviest vehicle technologies in use in cities.

Nicolas Keutgen, CIO Schréder and head of Schréder Hyperion

Talent Interviews21 Sep 2020

Nicolas Keutgen’s dual role sees him creating the future at a 113-year-old company as well as building a new organisation focused on innovation. He says having a 360-degree view is vital when running any organisation.

AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge finalists announced

News15 Sep 2020

The 11 start-ups chosen are committed to tackling common urban challenges in areas such as air quality, carbon emissions, digital inclusion and congestion.

Melbourne proposes planning changes to create more sustainable buildings

News15 Sep 2020

Councillors will also consider endorsing an Australian-first online tool, piloted by the city, that enables architects and developers to integrate a range of green infrastructure outcomes at the planning stage.

Helsinki million-euro energy challenge deadline beckons

News02 Sep 2020

The challenge has been set up to find innovative new solutions to urban heating that go beyond burning fossil fuels and biomass to help the city meet its goal to be carbon-neutral by 2035.

Climate and sustainability masters programme gets the green light

News25 Aug 2020

The programme is aimed at both existing urban professionals, as well as those with multi-disciplinary environmental backgrounds and will create professional pathways in urban climate change leadership.

Spin launches e-scooter trial in Milton Keynes

News24 Aug 2020

The Ford-owned micro-mobility unit is working closely with the council to roll out its fleet responsibly and said public safety is the top priority.

Former Philadelphia mayor joins the board of Rubicon

News21 Aug 2020

Michael Nutter is expanding his role with the smart waste and recycling company after partnering with RubiconSmartCity in his capacity as an advisory board member for two years.

Smart “cluster” aims to act as a living lab for future smart cities

News19 Aug 2020

A mixed-use community of 25 businesses and 750 homes in the UK’s West Midlands is implementing a smart street lighting system which it claims will reduce energy consumption by more than 60 per cent.

Enel launches crowdsourcing campaigns for open data smart city solutions

News07 Aug 2020

The multinational energy firm has set two challenges and will use the InnoCentive Open Innovation Marketplace to drive innovation and help reshape the global energy market.

Charity calls for financial support for innovation to beat coronavirus and climate change

News05 Aug 2020

Ashden is calling for more backing for sustainable solutions to help struggling communities around the world build back better and combat the duel impact of Covid-19 and climate change.

City of Yonkers launches shared e-scooter scheme

News04 Aug 2020

This marks the first ever e-scooter pilot in New York State and is scheduled to launch later this month with electric transportation specialist Bird the exclusive provider.

One in four Americans want a Covid vaccine before riding public transit

News30 Jul 2020

More than half of US citizens are deeply cautious about using sharing economy services or riding public transportation, according to a new study by Genomatica.

SmartCitiesWorld and Leading Cities announce partnership

News29 Jul 2020

Through a media partnership, SmartCitiesWorld will support Leading Cities’ initiatives such as AcceliCITY and AcceliGOV that seek to solve urban challenges.

Chicago introduces further reforms to cut air pollution and boost growth

News28 Jul 2020

City authorities will use data – measured over time – to determine where and how it can ensure an appropriate balance of industrial economic growth, environmental quality, and good jobs.

Global citizens favour smart cities

News27 Jul 2020

A survey reveals that city living is falling short for many people in the digital age and more than a third of citizens are willing to pay for more enriched digital services.

Real-estate investment firm transforms HQ into a smart campus

News08 Jul 2020

Onyx Equities wants to create an innovation corridor in White Plains and attract tech companies that might be rethinking office occupancies in a post-pandemic world.

End-to-end platform aims to better manage sustainable mobility options

News08 Jul 2020

The platform helps to coordinate mobile assets and users to provide real-time insights into how they use company cars, scooters, charging stations and other components of the mobility ecosystem.

Berlin showcases future living in energy-saving smart city quarter

News02 Jul 2020

Panasonic is extending its smart cities portfolio with the launch of Future Living Berlin, an EU Lighthouse project which aims to help decarbonise society.

Edinburgh invites citizens to help shape 30-year green spaces vision

News30 Jun 2020

The city council wants to explore what it means to be a thriving green city and ensure outdoor spaces deliver benefits in areas such as health, active travel, biodiversity and social cohesion.

Lisbon's City Hall completes energy-saving retrofit

News26 Jun 2020

The Sharing Cities project provides a living example of how working public service buildings can improve energy performance while still preserving their architectural character.

Smart waste and global science company team to promote circularity

News24 Jun 2020

Rubicon and UL will work together on their shared goals and aspirations towards zero waste and sustainability while creating economic value.

Vancouver uses virtual open houses to ensure citizens have their say

News09 Jun 2020

They will temporarily replace in-person open houses and have been launched on the city’s new digital engagement platform, Shape Your City Vancouver.

Partnership aims to deploy shared transportation programmes around the world

News03 Jun 2020

Through a strategic alliance, Ride On and Enzen aim to deliver urban mobility solutions to help transition people away from the use of private vehicles to more sustainable forms of transport like e-bikes.

Plans for North America's tallest living wall aim to improve local air quality in Dallas

News15 Apr 2020

A 26-storey tower in the US city that will feature 40,000 plants is estimated to capture 1,600 pounds of carbon dioxide annually.

Spanish energy companies launch platform to tackle Covid-19 through innovation

News10 Apr 2020

Positive Energy + is looking for start-ups and scale-ups which have innovative projects that can be launched immediately and developed and implemented in one year.

Los Angeles announces 'decade of action' to combat climate crisis

News11 Feb 2020

Mayor Eric Garcetti signed LA’s Green New Deal: Leading By Example which lays out a carbon neutral vision and a firm commitment to environmental justice and equity.

GrowSmarter cities publish recommendations for policymakers

News20 Jan 2020

Barcelona, Cologne and Stockholm, the three Lighthouse cities in the EC-funded project, highlight the importance of early citizen engagement and the value of demonstrator projects.

New York Circular City programme to focus on advancing sustainability

News13 Jan 2020

The programme aims to show what can happen when the private and public sector team up with civic groups and academic experts to tackle the biggest challenges facing the city.

Glasgow increases proportion of low-emission bus journeys

News07 Jan 2020

At least 40 per cent of bus journeys through the city centre will now be made by buses that meet the city’s low emission zone standards.

Green building tool provides insight on smarter practices

News22 Nov 2019

Launched by the US Green Building Council and Skanska, Insight helps builders and designers to adopt smarter strategies and enables city leaders to track green building goals.

University collaboration aims to build smart communities in Greater Phoenix

News20 Nov 2019

Cox Communications and Arizona State University have partnered to create a "Collaboratory" with the aim of creating a smarter region.

Santa Fe awards four-year smart waste contract

News19 Nov 2019

Waste reduction and recycling are key elements of the New Mexico city’s commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality by 2040.

Five strategic shifts cities must make to face "new reality"

News08 Nov 2019

Only by using advanced technologies such as urban modelling tools and artificial intelligence will cities be able to address the new round of challenges they face, says ABI Research.

WEF helps governments scale up the circular economy

News07 Nov 2019

Scale 360 aims to harness the potential of technology innovation and smart policy to fast-track the circular economy through nationally led challenges.

UK on track to find smarter waste solutions

News31 Oct 2019

Two companies in the UK’s GovTech Catalyst Waste Tracking challenge have been awarded funding to build prototypes of a comprehensive digital waste solution.

Smart City Expo announces awards finalists

News30 Oct 2019

A total of 28 cities and projects have been chosen across seven categories for the World Smart City Awards 2019 and winners will be announced on 20 November.

Edinburgh councillors told to prioritise poverty, sustainability and wellbeing, while saving £86.7 million

News07 Oct 2019

The call forms part of the Scottish capital’s four-year Change Strategy, which aims to build a more inclusive and fairer city.

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