Over 625 cities reported through CDP’s environmental disclosure platform in 2018 (of which 596 were scored). We urge cities worldwide to step up their action, set targets in line with what the latest science says is needed to prevent dangerous climate change, and transparently share their progress."
"Just 7% of cities who reported to CDP in 2018 received an A. Cities house more than half of the world's population and are responsible for over 70% of the world's energy-related carbon emissions, so they could make or break efforts to tackle climate change." "The need for action on climate change has never been more urgent, as the latest report from the IPCC has warned. Kyra Appleby, Global Director for Cities, States and Regions at CDP said: May 13, 2019, London: An ‘A List’ featuring 43 global cities has been released by environmental impact non-profit CDP at the start of EU Green Week.īarcelona, London, Paris, Cape Town, Hong Kong and San Francisco are among the 7% of cities reporting to CDP that have received the top score for climate leadership and action. Five cities have city-wide 100% renewable energy targets - including Paris, San Francisco and Canberra - and one city (Reykjavík) has reached 100% already.14 cities aim to be climate or carbon neutral by 2050 - including The Hague, Boston and Sydney.Barcelona, London, Paris, Cape Town and Hong Kong receive CDP’s top ‘A’ score.43 (7%) of cities score an ‘A’ in CDP’s first ranking of 596 cities’ action to cut emissions and set climate strategies.
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