HELSINKI’S CLIMATE ROADMAPTowards a carbon neutral and climate resilient city

HELSINKI’S CLIMATE ROADMAP sets out how Helsinki

will become a carbon neutral and climate resilient city by

2050. Helsinki wants to become an active pioneer in climate

protection – work to prevent climate change is not just vital

at a global level, it is also in the interests of the citizens of

Helsinki. The implementation of the Climate Roadmap’s

measures will support the city’s strategy and help to make

Helsinki an even better place to live, work, conduct business

and visit. The Roadmap details what is needed of the people

and City of Helsinki to adapt to carbon neutrality and climate

change. It will encourage practical climate work, open up

conversation and aid planning, while developing Helsinki’s

climate work to make it even better and more interactive.

Let’s work together to make Helsinki even more climate-friendly!

Helsinki, April 2015

Pekka SauriDeputy Mayor

ContentsIntroduction: Climate change is visible in Helsinki 3

Impacts: Are we going to let climate change cause a

temperature increase of two or four degrees? 4

Objective: Carbon neutral and climate resilient Helsinki 2050 6

Housing: We will live in carbon neutral homes 8

Transportation: Emissions-free transportation is easy and fun 10

Consumption: Enjoying life in a sustainable way 12

Environment: A living city – increasing the city and nature 14

Services: Towards climate-friendly services and products 16

Helsinki’s greenhouse gas emissions 18

Helsinki’s climate policy 19

Helsinki’s climate objectives 20

Individual climate work 22

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CLIMATE CHANGE is already visible in the everyday lives of the residents of Helsinki. The current generations are the first who will be subject to the impacts of climate change. At the same time, we are the last ones who can still prevent uncontrollable and expensive consequences.

GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS must be reduced now, even though the majority of the most serious impacts of climate change will only become visible in the decades to come. Helsinki wants to become a carbon neutral city by 2050, as well as adapting to unavoidable climate change. In this Roadmap, we detail what actions are needed from the residents of Helsinki and the City itself, in order to achieve these objectives. THE EMISSIONS of the residents of helsinki are very high on an international scale.We feel that we have a responsibility to reduce emissions and set an example. The City of Helsinki is undertaking its own climate effort to make sure that globally we succeed in limiting the temperature increase to two degrees, which is regarded as the safe limit. This means that every Helsinki resident must reduce their emissions to a tenth of current levels by 2050. CLIMATE MEASURES create new solutions and make Helsinki an even better place to live, work, conduct business and visit. This means a more pleasant and greener city, more flexible transportation from A to B, a cleaner environment, and new modes of business. It could be a question of a mobile app for car sharing, taking part in urban planning, sorting waste at home, or organisational work in promoting renewable energy, all of these are important. Do you have a down-to-earth attitude, or are you a pioneering spirit? This is something everyone can be involved in. JOIN US IN MAKING A CLIMATE-FRIENDLY HELSINKI!

CLIMATE CHANGE IS VISIBLE IN HELSINKI

Greenhouse gas emissions must be

LOWERED TO A TENTH of current levels by 2050.

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THE PROGRESSION of climate change depends on whether greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced globally. Emissions must be lowered immediately.

CURRENTLY the earth’s temperature has increased by just under a degree, in comparison with pre-industrial times. If we carry on at the current rate, we risk the temperature rising by over four degrees by the end of the century. The changes to the average temperature may sound negligible, but they are not: for example, in the last ice age the average temperature was just four degrees below current levels.

ALTHOUGH we are working hard to limit the increase of the global temperature to two degrees, in Helsinki we should be prepared for the global average temperature to increase by as much as four degrees. Advance preparation is the safest and most affordable way forward.

TORRENTIAL RAIN can cause hundreds of millions of euros worth of damage in just a few hours. Buildings and roads being constructed must now be designed to be able to endure the rainier, stormier and warmer climate of the future.

THE RESIDENTS OF HELSINKI should be aware of how to prepare for the impacts of global climate change. For example, problems with the availability of drinking water and food production may be reflected here in the economy or through international politics.

ARE WE GOING TO LET CLIMATE CHANGE CAUSE A TEMPERATURE INCREASE OF TWO OR FOUR DEGREES?

PREPARE FOR SEA LEVELS TO RISE BY 30–60 CM by the end of the century

RISKS AND POSSIBILITIESthat come with changes to the world economy

EUTROPHICATION OF WATERS MORE BLUE-GREEN ALGAE IN THE SUMMER

MORE CLOUDINESS AND RAIN AN INCREASE IN EXTREME WEATHER events, heavily variable weather

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THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN HELSINKI

AN INCREASE IN ALIEN SPECIES

By the end of the century Helsinki’s climate will be equivalent to that of

MODERN DAY GERMANY

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+TWO DEGREES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

Known climate risks can be managed and climate change can be adapted to.

In Finland the average temperature will rise by over two degrees.

To achieve this we must invest in new low-emissions technology and services now. According to IPCC estimates, climate change mitigation measures will slow annual global economic growth by just 0.06%.

If our aim of a global climate agreement is achieved, Finland can become a low-emissions society by 2050 without putting economic growth at risk, and may even benefit from it.

+FOUR DEGREES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

Known climate risks increase and adaptation costs even more.

In Finland the average temperature increases by six degrees.

This will be the result if emissions do not soon decrease globally and we keep on investing in old technology.

Irreversible changes will be caused to the climate system and the extinction of species will accelerate. Major impacts on global food and water supply.

The residents of Helsinki develop a climate-friendly city

TOGETHER.

THE DENSE URBAN STRUCTURE generates low transportation emissions.

THE METRO, TRAINS AND LIGHT RAIL LINES connect Helsinki’s regional centres.

Materials are recycled. One person’s waste is

ANOTHER’S RAW MATERIAL.

HELSINKI has become carbon neutral and the residents of Helsinki have adapted to the changing climate. We have been successful in limiting the temperature increase to two degrees through international cooperation.

EMISSIONS have been lowered by over 90 per cent since 1990, even though the city’s population has at the same time grown by as much as 70 per cent. Green areas bind half of the remaining emissions, and the rest are compensated for by measures such as recovering carbon dioxide from the burning of biofuels.

CLIMATE OBJECTIVES have been achieved with emissions-free energy production and procurement, as well as efficient energy use. Public transport, walking and cycling, as well as new transportation services replace the use of private cars in a dense, green and enjoyable urban environment.

THE CITY supports climate actions with new forms of support and cooperation. Remote connections replace plane travel, manufacturing of products and services is based on a circular economy, and the proportion of plant-based food is high.

OBJECTIVE: CARBON NEUTRAL AND CLIMATE RESILIENT HELSINKI 2050

-38%-22%

20144600 KGEMISSIONS KG CO2 / :

3,6 BILLION KG CO2TOTAL EMISSIONS:

19907300 KG

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Materials are recycled. One person’s waste is

ANOTHER’S RAW MATERIAL.

THE GREEN ENVIRONMENT promotes the health and

well-being of city residents.

Energy is produced in a carbon neutral way, and we

HAVE THE WORLD’S BEST energy efficiency.

NEW CLIMATE-FRIENDLYmodes of business have

been created.

INSTEAD OF BUYING goods, we rent and use

services together.

Our buildings are protected FROM THE HEAT.

RAIN AND MELT WATER are used in parks and

gardens.

Services are available locally in

REGIONAL CENTRES.Facilities are available for

residents to use

24/7.

CARBON NEUTRAL HELSINKI400 KG

-92%-94%

Objective

20503900 KG

-30%-47%

Objective

2020

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VISION 2050

THE GROWING CITY’S energy consumption has de-creased, as energy is used as efficiently as possible. The residents of Helsinki and their chosen decision makers wanted zero-emissions energy production, without which carbon neutrality would not have been achieved.

IN 2050 Helsinki’s buildings are energy efficient, thus their heat and energy consumption is low. Every apart-ment has good indoor air and a suitable indoor tempera-ture. Old buildings are renovated to become energy effi-cient, and new buildings produce more energy than they consume.

SMART SOLUTIONS for increasing the efficiency of ener-gy use and making everyday life easier include automatic

regulation of the indoor temperature of buildings, and re-mote control of electronic devices. Energy consumption peaks are levelled off, and consumption is covered by re-newable energy, green district heating and cooling com-binations. By reducing unnecessary energy usage less en-ergy need be produced, and emissions will decrease cost efficiently.

INCREASED RAINWATER LEVELS, rising sea levels, and increased cooling needs are taken into account in building control. The city and government have encouraged ener-gy renovations via methods such as creating new funding mechanisms and steering people towards energy efficient building with the help of planning and guidance.

WE LIVE IN CARBON NEUTRAL HOMES

Buildings have become energy

producers.

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15%

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY of buildings we can as much as halve buildings’ heating costs.

MONITOR YOUR ENERGY USAGE by using your electricity company’s online service, for example. Making changes to our consumption habits can reduce emissions by as much as 20%.

ACT NOW

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VISION 2050

EMISSIONS-FREE TRANSPORTATION IS EASY AND FUN

IN 2050 transportation will be a service consisting of different modes of transport, as a result of which res-idents will be able to travel from A to B in a comfort-able and emissions-free way. Carrying out this trans-portation upheaval required will, open minds and rational planning from residents and decision makers.

CROSS-SECTIONAL public transport works effi-ciently with rail traffic, and the popularity of cycling has increased thanks to an extensive and high quality cycle path network. Many companies offer different kinds of transportation services. Few want to have their own car. The majority of vehicles run on electric-ity. Money for the promotion of sustainable modes of transportation has been gathered from transporta-tion pricing since the 2020s.

A DENSELY BUILT CITY and flexible working methods mean that we have to travel less for work.

SUFFICIENT DOSES of functional exercise are achieved with everyday trips, as local service can be found within walking and cycling distance. Sustainable transportation has improved our health and brought savings for society.

AIR QUALITY is good, and disturbing noise no longer exists. Transportation is almost pollution-free, and street dust dete-riorates the air quality less and less. An increase in rain and the need to prevent slipperiness have been taken into consideration when planning transportation and in the maintenance of roads. The City facilitates emissions-free transportation with good land use planning, by supporting the use of electric cars, and by promoting bicycle and pedestrian traffic and public transport.

With electricity from Pakila to Punavuori – in

just 15 minutes.

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ACT NOW

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DOES YOUR WORKPLACE SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE MEANS OF TRANSPORT?

bicycle parking and showering facilities car parking restrictions

employer-sponsored travel tickets

emissions limits requirements on company cars

Transportation causes a fifth of all emissions.

THE CITY IS EXPANDING THE RAIL TRAFFIC NETWORK AND CYCLE PATHS. Congestion charges and parking pricing in the centre encourage the use of public transport.

Find out whether your housing association could hire out a car for

COMMON USE AMONGST RESIDENTS.

JUST A HALF-HOUR brisk walk or cycle to work every day would improve your well-being.

HAVE YOU CALCULATED how much using a car costs in

comparison with public transport?

VISION 2050

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IN 2050 the residents of Helsinki are amongst the most environmentally aware in the world, and are proud of it. Climate change is mitigated through everyday actions such as what food we eat, what kinds of goods and ser-vices we buy, and how we sort our waste. Consumption has changed radically as people have started favouring products and services that place the lowest possible load on the environment and which have been produced with respect for people.

GETTING PLEASURE from shopping or filling the home with goods is no longer appealing. Renting and loan-ing have become handy and easy thanks to new services. Waste no longer ends up in landfill sites, as thanks to ef-ficient recycling, one person’s waste has become the raw material for another product. Products are easy to fix

and update. Those in their sixties remember how absurd it was that in the 2010s buying a new laptop was cheaper than fixing a broken one.

THE RESIDENTS OF HELSINKI eat less meat than previ-ously. Plant-based food is a healthy and climate-friendly choice for both everyday life and celebratory occasions, and it is easy to see why it is popular. Urban farming has become a hit: the autumn harvest festival has grown to be an event of May Day proportions, and the residents of Helsinki go to pick apples on Esplanadi in the autumn.

THE CITY is a pioneer in climate-friendly procurements, and has created new jobs with its ambitious procurement policy. Climate-friendly food is on offer in public kitchens.

ENJOYING LIFE IN A SUSTAINABLE WAY

Work-out clothes are made of recycled plastic bottles. The worn

out clothes become insulation material, which insulates a

building for 100 years.Eventually it will be burned to produce

energy.

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ACT NOW

MORE VEGETARIAN DAYS A WEEK will improve your wellbeing and health. You’ll notice the savings in your wallet and in your climate impact.

GET INTERESTED IN URBAN FARMING or food circles. You can find quality food close by.

BORROW GOODS AND CHOSE FLEA MARKETS, buy new and sustainable products only when used ones aren’t available.

BUY ECOLABELLED PRODUCTS with minimal packaging.

SUSTAINABLE CATERING FOR MEETINGS. Swap your ham sandwiches for vegetable tarts.

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IN 2050 Helsinki will be home to 860,000 people. Helsin-ki has more city and more nature: the population is denser than ever before, and to counterbalance this, the residents take good care of their beloved local nature. City decision making is open, and residents can partake in developing the climate-friendly city.

THE INNERCITY AREA has grown to Käpylä and Munk-kiniemi. Malmi, Itäkeskus and Kannelmäki have become distinctive centres, featuring a diverse range of housing, services and jobs. A pleasant urban environment attracts people to move about on bike or on foot, as services are nearby. Climate friendliness is an important criterion in selection of a hobby or hobby location.

RESIDENTS OF HELSINKI take joy in their city, which is known for its greenness and closeness to nature: an urban way of life alongside outdoor recreation has become very popular, whether it involves jogging in Vanhankaupungin-lahti, canoeing to nearby islands, or having a picnic in a park in the centre of the city. The extensive green area net-work offers a habitat for many species, and preserves the diversity of nature.

GREEN YARDS, parks and urban forests bind carbon, help with the management of increased rain and melt water, and cool the city in summer heatwaves. Thanks to active voluntary work, harmful alien species are prevented from moving into the area.

A LIVING CITY – MORE CITY AND NATURE

Come and explore, live and work in a green,

functional and climate resilient Helsinki.

VISION 2050

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WE COOL DOWN FROM THE INCREASED SUMMER HEAT by creating shade with green areas and building planning.

INCREASED AMOUNTS OF RAIN CAN BE UTILISED as part of a green and pleasant environment. We are prepared for floods caused by torrential rain, in order to minimise the damage caused.LOCAL NATURE

provides a sustainable location for hobbies and training. Exercise in the local park with the changing seasons: skate in the winter and play football or ultimate Frisbee in the summer.

In urban planning one aim is to create a

COMPREHENSIVE RAIL TRAFFIC NETWORK. The metro, trains and cross-sectional light rail lines connect

Helsinki’s centres, making it into a network city.

MINIMISATION OF CLIMATE IMPACTS is a growing trend in the organisation of events. Your

own emissions can be minimised, and donations are also gathered for climate protection.

ACT NOW

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VISION 2050

HELSINKI BASED COMPANIES create new modes of business from mitigating climate change and prepar-ing for the risks and possibilities of a changing climate. Sustainable modes of business are as material and energy efficient as possible, consume few natural re-sources, are financially sensible, and are sustainable from social viewpoints. Companies export in the areas of energy technology, circular economy, the water sec-tor, and sustainable building expertise, and invest in emissions-free technology.

WE USE the possibilities created by open data and technology creatively, thanks to which participating in the city’s decision making, for example, has become

easier. A smart and measurable environment produces real time information, which supports climate-friendly choices in everyday moving about.

THE CITY OF HELSINKI facilitates the development of climate-friendly solutions and has helped compa-nies to identify the risks and possibilities of climate change. The City has supported sustainable modes of business through innovative procurements, land use and transport policies, and partnerships. The City has become a proving ground for new low-carbon solu-tions.

TOWARDS CLIMATE-FRIENDLY SERVICES AND PRODUCTS

Cooperation between the City, companies and research has produced new solutions for more energy efficient ICT technology and storage of

electricity.

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The City, companies and local actors develop and improve Helsinki

TOGETHER WITH RESIDENTS.

CLIMATE FRIENDLINESS is a growing criterion in selection of services or products.

COMPANIES ARE REDUCING THEIR EMISSIONS IN ALL PHASES OF THE PRODUCTION CHAIN.

INFORMATION IS OPENLY AVAILABLE. For example, thermal camera images for insulation solutions are available for use for other innovations.

The importance of

MOBILE SERVICES is growing, for example in the

transportation of people and goods.

ACT NOW

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23% 20%2%

10%

53%

29%

8%54%

Transportation accounts for 23% of emissions

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BREAKDOWN OF EMISSIONS IN HELSINKI IN 2013

ENERGY in Helsinki is produced almost exclusively from fossil fuels, which cause major emissions. The heating of buildings is a major cause of emissions. Approximately 90 per cent of properties are part of the district heating network. The primary fuels used in heat production are coal and natural gas. Consumer electricity accounts for approximately a fifth of Helsinki’s emissions. Each individual can influence consumer electricity emissions when signing their electricity agreement.

WORK AND LEISURE TIME transportation produces over a fifth of emissions. A dense urban structure creates the conditions for well-functioning public transport. There is very little energy-consuming industry in Helsinki. Helsinki households are responsible for the largest proportion of emissions.

Traffic

Communal waste

Consumed electricity

Electrical heating

Separate heating

District heating

HELSINKI’S GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS DISTRIBUTION OF EMISSIONS BY SECTOR

IndustryTransportation HouseholdsHeating Services and workplaces (excluding the City)

Communal waste The City’s service buildings and public transport

Consumed electricity

100%

Emissions from the City Organisation 10% Municipal energy-efficiency

agreement KETS

34% Covenant of Mayors

74% HELEN’s development programme

The City’s Strategy and Environmental policy

The City’s impact area

Electricity and heating consumption

Transportation accounts for 23% of emissions 220%

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THE CITY OF HELSINKI’S job is to be a pioneer in climate work and facilitate Helsinki’s transition to becoming carbon neutral and climate resilient.

CITY OWNED properties and public transport produce emissions that amount to about 10 per cent of the emissions of the entire city area. With different steering measures, such as land use planning, the city can influence around a third of emissions.

OF THE HELSINKI AREA’S total emissions, over 70 per cent come from energy production. Carbon neutral energy production requires significant investments from Helsinki’s energy company, Helen. The residents of Helsinki need to have a desire to purchase climate-friendly electricity and heating. The amount of energy production depends on those who consume the energy. Smart energy use can reduce needless consumption and emissions.

EMISSIONS caused by the residents of Helsinki come, for the most part, from production of food, goods and services outside the city’s borders. Less than half of the carbon footprint of the average resident is generated within the Helsinki area.

HELSINKI’S CLIMATE POLICYTHE CITY’S CLIMATE PROGRAMMES and how much of the urban area emissions the objectives within them are targeting.

• District heating• Other heating• Electricity• Small-scale production

• Planning of land use and transportation

• Regulations and instructions• Communications and

guidance

• Public buildings• Metro• Tram

Actual carbon footprint of a Helsinki resident

COOPERATION AND GUIDANCE:

Helen’s energy efficient district heating and district cooling systems

Open energy data: heat losses of rooftops, solar potential and energy consumption

The City as a pioneer; Viikki Environment House, energy efficient renovations

Promotion of the use of low emissions vehicles with parking benefits, charging points for electric cars

Climate partners – A cooperative network between the City of Helsinki and businesses

TRAFFIC PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION:

Hanasaari coal power plant will be replaced by energy saving and renewables

Influential environmental work in schools; energy agents, Eco-Schools, the 50–50 project

The planner’s workbook for a climate resilient city and the green factor method

The prerequisites for cycling are improved and low-emission traffic is promoted

Energy guidance for homes, housing associations, builders, and renovators (p.9)

LAND USE AND CONSTRUCTION:

Harakka Island’s energy path – renewable energy guidance

Achievements by the City’s technical bases and sports halls in energy saving

Proving grounds for ecological planning and smart solutions: Kuninkaantammi and Kalasatama

Support for commute planning for work places from HSL

Ilmastoinfo guides residents and SMEs in becoming a low carbon city

ENERGY SAVING:

ENERGY PRODUCTION:Finland’s biggest solar power plant, and a number of smaller ones on the roofs of public buildings

LED outdoor lighting

Minimum energy efficiency requirements for buildings in plot allocation

Construction of cross-sectional public transport

The EcoCompass Environmental Management System for SMEs, events and departments

IN HELSINKI NOW

-30% -90%

-20% 20%

-20% -9%

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ALL CITY AREA EMISSIONS

ENERGY-SAVING

ENERGY PRODUCTION

HELSINKI’S CLIMATE OBJECTIVES

Carbon-neutral Helsinki 2050: emissions reduced by 90% (1990-2050)

Reduction of emissions caused by energy consumption by 20% (1990-2020) in the City’s impact area

1 The City’s Strategy 2 Environmental policy 3 Helen’s development programme 4 Covenant of Mayors 5 Municipal energy-efficiency agreement

Reduction of emissions by 30% (1990-2020) 1 2

1,3 1,2,3

4 5

Energy savings of 9% in the City’s own operations

Reduction of energy production emissions by 20% (1990-2020)

Renewable energy will account for at least 20% of the total energy production in 2020.

The Eco-support operations network and Climate network support the environmental acts of the City’s employees

Installation of solar energy equipment and air source heat pumps without the need for permits

Helsinki metropolitan area into a smart & clean reference area by 2020

Flood defences against coastal floods

The Journey Planner provides information about the best public transport routes

Energy and adaptation guidance is coordinated and residents know how to use these services

Energy solutions that will allow for an emission-free future are decided upon

Energy renaissance is started in the suburbs, and new service and funding models are developed

Land use is steered with planning for sustainable transportation, energy efficient building, and local renewable energy use

Bringing in congestion charges is encouraged and moves towards lower emissions transportation are steered with parking policy

Tools, steering measures and certifications for sustainable planning, procurements and building are developed and brought into use

Information is made public and services created to promote local energy production

Area use efficiency is improved in work places, and empty offices are converted into apartments

Preparations are made for major floods caused by torrential rain

Electric traffic will be CO2-free, all buses either electric or biofueled by 2020

The participation of the residents in city planning is encouraged

Smart energy systems are invested in, and with these, small-scale production and waste energies can be utilised

Buildings that are more energy efficient are built

Climate change is adapted to by increasing urban greenery and reducing impermeable surfaces (e.g. asphalt)

Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is developed and launched

Finland’s biggest solar power plant, and a number of smaller ones on the roofs of public buildings

LED outdoor lighting

Minimum energy efficiency requirements for buildings in plot allocation

Construction of cross-sectional public transport

NEXT STEPS

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ADAPTATION

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3Carbon neutral energy production 2050

Energy savings in the whole city area of 20% per resident (2005-2020)

Climate change adaptation will be integrated into all of the City’s operations in order to minimise risks. The effects of climate change and the measures that can be taken to prepare for it will be communicated to municipal residents and companies.

Built and urban environment adaptation to the changing climate (Helsinki Metropolitan Area Adaptation Strategy)

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Every individual resident is important if Helsinki is to become carbon neutral and at the same time a better place to live. The City of Helsinki wants to be a pioneer in cooperation with residents. Join in, challenge us, and suggest new kinds of climate work for the citizens of Helsinki.

LET’S MAKE A MORE SUSTAINABLE HELSINKI TOGETHER. THE TIME IS NOW.

The City listens to and works together with residents.UTILISE the guidance services offered by the city, such as in building control. Find out more through events organised by the City, and increase energy efficiency in your home and housing association.

GIVE THE CITY FEEDBACK about operations that consume energy and development suggestions. Are streetlights on unnecessarily?

TAKE PART in the City’s planning: The City organises hearings and resident evenings. Gather your neighbours together, organise discussion events to which you can invite city officials. Present ideas for the development of the area.

FOLLOW the City’s climate work on social media and participate in discussion. Draw up a citizen initiative regarding an important climate action. Take part in the activities of citizen organisations.

FOLLOW politics and demand decisions that will help Helsinki to become carbon neutral and climate resilient.

COLLABORATE with the city in innovation and development. Ask about possibilities to try out new services and products in different City departments. City representatives can also be invited to take part in networks, reports and studies.

CLIMATE-FRIENDLY IDEAS should be distributed and implemented! Apply for funding from the innovation fund for good development ideas. The City has opened up information for free use. If you need more information please contact us.

INDIVIDUAL CLIMATE WORK – CHALLENGE THE CITY TOO!

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HOUSEHOLD EMISSIONS OF RESIDENTS OF HELSINKI

HEATING

ELECTRICITY

TRANSPORTATION

WASTE 60%20%

18%2%

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REDUCING EMISSIONS IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE IS EASY. WHAT ARE YOUR METHODS?

Low emissions vehicle vs. average consumption -40%

Travelling by public transport vs. driving -70%

Cycling -100%

LIGHTING (6% of household emissions)LED bulbs vs. energy saving bulbs -50%

Daylight control and motion sensors -50%

Eco-electricity agreement vs. normal electricity agreement -100%

DEVICES (14% of household emissions)Induction stove vs. cast iron stove -35%

Washing temperature of 40°C vs. 60°C per wash -50%

A++ rated fridge vs. old fridge -70%

WARM DOMESTIC WATER (24% of household emissions)Energy saving taps -30%

Halving the amount of time spent in the shower -50%

HEATING THE HOME (36% of household emissions)Reducing the temperature in the home by 1°C -5%

Installation of an air source heat pump -30%

Adjustment of underfloor heating -30%

Utilisation of sorting -30%

ELECTRICITY

HEATING

WASTE

TRANSPORTATION

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