Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Vienna Significantly Reduced

The city of Vienna announced this on Friday, showing a clear trend for the capital, as the reduction is almost twice as high as the Austrian average (6.4 percent). The decline refers to urban...

Redefining green: Vienna''s trailblazing achievements in climate

Most noteworthy, the strategy succeeded in reducing per-capita CO 2 emissions by almost 40%, paving the way for what is now the city''s main goal for the future: to become climate-neutral by 2040.

Notable City: Decarbonising Vienna

Like any city, Vienna has its share of clogged roads, cough-inducing emissions, and energy-inefficient building stock. But with the Viennese and Austrian governments committing to

Vienna Climate Guide

More than two decades ago, in 1999, it already adopted its first Climate Protection Programme. As a result, it has succeeded in reducing per-capita CO2 emissions by almost 40 percent. In Austria,

The climate crisis in Vienna – Indicators highlight changes

Since 2005, the City of Vienna has been able to reduce the total emission volume in absolute terms by nearly one third (31%) (as of 2023). Compared with the previous year 2022, 2023 presents a

Vienna''s Sustainability Efforts and Initiatives: What makes this city

Vienna has long been a pioneer in climate protection. With its first Climate Protection Programme (KLiP) launched in 1999, the city has reduced its per capita CO2 emissions by nearly 40% (City of Vienna,

Phasing Out Gas

It describes which sectors have to be addressed (and how) in order to reduce Vienna''s greenhouse gas emissions from currently about 5 million tonnes of CO to zero.

Vienna''s green revolution: Inside the city''s sustainability boom

Adopted five years ago by the Vienna City Government, the Smart City Wien Strategy builds upon the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and outlines strategies for Vienna to

Vienna Cuts CO₂ Emissions by Nearly 6% in One Year

Vienna cuts CO₂ emissions by 5.8%, surpassing Austria''s average. Strong climate policies and green initiatives drive the success. Vienna is celebrating a drop in CO₂ emissions of

This country is slowing climate action. Its capital city is stepping up

Getting off gas ties into the city''s climate goals because gas infrastructure leaks methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and gas also releases carbon dioxide when burned. To get off