COPENHAGENERS’ GREEN ACCOUNTS 2001 NEW LIFE IN ECO-DISCUSSIONS he 2001 Green Accounts actually are not that A few years back, a number of local authorities shook T ”green”. In Copenhagen we have drawn up hands on being frontrunners for a better environment and ”Copenhageners’ Green Accounts” since 1997. more sustainable local communities. Just as in the world In our view, this year’s accounts are the most of the movies we wrote down some rules – dogma – on interesting so far. It reveals two clear trends in the how to work towards the green targets. The result was environmental area: On the one hand economic growth ”Dogma 2000” – a close and committing co-operation means that car traffic keeps increasing – and a similar with participation of the municipalities of Albertslund, picture is seen for waste arisings and energy Ballerup, Fredericia and Herning in addition to the City of consumption. Copenhagen. The idea is to pin each other down to On the other hand there concrete areas of effort and are also lots of good news. targets so as to get sub- We use the bicycle more stance and direction in the than ever. Public transport environmental work. is recovering after a long The green Dogma co- overdue vitamin cure. The operation means that Co- Copenhagen Harbour is penhagen’s environmental now so clean that you can work is collected under one swim in it. The Middel- hat. By having the City, grunden Windmill Farm is a enterprises and residents success. Sustainable building of Copenhagen joining is booming. Contaminated forces we can make a sites are being cleaned up. difference. And since some- Private enterprises commit to voluntary environmental one must take the lead, the City of Copenhagen readily work. And all over the City the scenery is greening with has accepted this role. This will be perceived all over the trees and green courtyards. public administration, for example in canteens converting This is all something we appreciate. We are on the to organic food. right track – but things do not change automatically. We have achieved some fine results in Copenhagen, Figures in ”Copenhageners’ Green Accounts 2001” but there is still much scope for improvement. So we do illustrate that the broad public commitment must be hope that you will take part in the eco-discussions – and enhanced. If we just let matters take their course CO2 that you will be inspired by this publication. But more emissions, for example, will be on the increase before than that we hope that you will help suit the action to the long. So it is important that Copenhageners, the City and word. This is how we achieve progress. its enterprises take their part of responsibility. We wish you pleasant reading. Ms Winnie Berndtson, Mayor of the Energy, Mr Søren Pind, Mayor of the Building Water and Environment Administration and Construction Administration HOW TO READ THE GREEN ACCOUNTS The Green Accounts give a broad outline of the environment in Copenhagen. You will find tables and figures that illustrate the development, and you can read about its causes. You can compare the development within specific areas with the proposed targets. And you can read what the City of Copenhagen does to save and improve the environment. Finally you get a long range of phone numbers and website addresses where you can find advice on how to make an effort for the environment. You can read more about the City of Copenhagen on www.copenhagencity.dk. CONTENTS ENERGY pages 6-7 Energy consumption is increasing – which is reflected in CO2 emissions. IF YOU WANT DETAILS ABOUT LOCAL WATER pages 8-9 ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES The groundwater is generally clean – and total water consumption is decreasing. Contact the green guides co-operating with local Agenda 21 groups, associations, enterprises and citizens on environmental WASTE pages 10-11 activities in the local communities: Copenhageners are good at separating waste – but there is more and more of it • GREEN GUIDE 3B, Bettina Fellow, tel.: 70 20 76 00, e-mail: [email protected] • GREEN GUIDE CHRISTIANSHAVN, Anja Puggaard, tel.: 32 57 88 89, e-mail: [email protected] • GREEN GUIDE ISLANDS BRYGGE, Jetje Fink, tel.: 32 96 97 28, e-mail: [email protected] TRAFFIC pages 12-13 • GREEN GUIDE NØRREBRO, Tom Jørgensen, tel.: 35 37 36 36, e-mail: [email protected] Car traffic is increasing steadily – and so is the number of cyclists. • GREEN GUIDE NØRREBRO, Jean-Pascal Danos, tel.: 31 35 35 40, e-mail: [email protected] • GREEN GUIDE NORDVEST, Astrid Munksgaard, tel.: 38 14 02 74, e-mail: [email protected] • GREEN GUIDE VESTERBRO, Niels Birk Thomsen, tel.: 31 22 95 22, e-mail: [email protected] GREEN AREAS pages 14-15 • GREEN GUIDE HOLMBLADSGADE, Helmut Christian Stuven, tel.: 82 32 55 25 Copenhageners have easy access to nature and parks. • GREEN GUIDE OF THE ASSOCIATION ROCK AMA’R, Gry Pedersen, tel.: 32 84 50 50, e-mail: [email protected] • GREEN GUIDE KGS. ENGHAVE, Torben Forskov, tel.: 36 14 84 50, e-mail: [email protected] • GREEN GUIDE VALBY, Helene Orland, tel.: 36 30 30 31, e-mail: [email protected] AQUATIC AREAS pages 16-17 • GREEN GUIDE GENBYG, Michael Parbst, tel.: 38 10 13 48 The water in the harbour is of bathing water quality – but the lakes reflect sins of the past The neighbourhood face-lifting centres give information about the environmental projects that are part of the neighbourhood plans: SOIL pages 18-19 • NEIGHBOURHOOD FACE-LIFTING PROJECT NORD-VEST, Lygten Station, Frederiksundsvej 2, 2400 Copenhagen NV, Soil is contaminated in many places – but clean-up projects are progressing favourably. tel.: 38 14 02 42, www.nvi.dk • NEIGHBOURHOOD FACE-LIFTING PROJECT NØRREBRO PARK, Lundtoftegade 87, 2200 Copenhagen N, tel.: 35 87 45 00, www.parkkvarter.dk ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND BUILDING pages 20-21 • NEIGHBOURHOOD FACE-LIFTING PROJECT HOLMBLADSGADE, Jemtelandsgade 3, 2.sal, 2300 Copenhagen S, Principles of urban ecology are a vital part of urban renewal and new building solutions. tel. 8232 55 25, www.holmbladsgade.dk • NEIGHBOURHOOD FACE-LIFTING PROJECT KGS. ENGHAVE, Wagnersvej 19, 2450 Copenhagen SV, tel.: 36 14 84 55, www.ke-bydel.kk.dk ENTERPRISES AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORK pages 22-23 • NEIGHBOURHOOD FACE-LIFTING PROJECT FEMKANTEN, Dortheavej 61, 2400 Copenhagen NV, tel.: 38 14 02 61, The most visionary enterprises in Copenhagen are part of the Copenhagen Environmental Network. www.kvartercentret.nv.kk.dk Questions and project ideas may be discussed with City of Copenhagen, Environmental Protection Agency, P.O. Box 259, LOCAL SUSTAINABILITY pages 24-27 1502 Copenhagen V, tel.: 33 66 58 00, e-mail: [email protected]. The green guides are making an effort for a sustainable local community. 6 C openhageners’ green accounts ENERGY 7 CO2 EMISSIONS UNDER ATTACK Increasing energy consumption reflected in CO2 emissions Switches working overtime Despite increasing energy consumption and car traffic total CO2 emissions While industry since 1995 has had stable electricity consumption, there have been on the decrease for several years thanks to technological has been quite an increase within trade and services. This increase is to lectricity and heating consumption is the largest developments. But for the fist time since 1995 the increasing electricity some extent due to building activities at the metro, the Ørestad and the consumption is now reflected in CO2 emissions. If we are to revert this North Harbour. Public institutions also consumed more electricity in Esource of Copenhagen’s CO2 emissions that trend, it is decisive that all Copenhageners save energy and change transport 2001. And after several years of householders’ saving energy, contribute to global climate change. From 1990 to 2000 habits. The City of Copenhagen is drawing up a plan for reductions in CO2 consumption again is on the increase. On average, two persons in a flat emissions in the coming years. It has not been possible to make a statement without electrical heating consume 2,000 to 2,500 kWh in a year. Check total CO2 emissions have decreased by 23%. The of CO2 contributions from the waste sector in 2001 before deadline. you electricity bill to see whether you are above or below average. decrease is mainly due to the extension of the district- CO2 emissions 1990-2001 Electricity consumption 1995-2001 heating network that now covers 94% of heating in 4000 2500 Copenhagen. Increased use of natural gas, bio-fuels and 3500 201 2000 200 3000 wind-power as well as more efficient exploitation of fuels 416 783 763 753 736 724 735 756 432 98 108 428 120 2500 in the combined power and heating plants also deserve 130 1500 435 435 430 432 2000 645 659 672 702 716 725 790 1000 tons some of the credit. 1000 MWh 1500 1000 2837 2690 2435 2253 2154 1958 2068 Economic growth in the region gives more 1000 659 680 672 701 705 715 725 500 employment and higher salaries – but also more car 500 traffic, waste and energy consumption. And if we just let 226 219 227 218 223 220 206 19951996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 19951996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 matters take their cause, also CO emissions will Energy Transport Waste 2 Industry Trade and services Public institutions Housing increase. Therefore, it makes sense to see how we can all contribute to continuous positive developments. Higher district-heating consumption Copenhagen chefs step on the gas On the face of it, this is not positive, but as district heating replaces Overall, town gas is on the decline, and this is regrettable from an electrical heating and the far more polluting private oil burners, it is good environmental point of view.