Arcadis
Summary
The energy sector accounts for over two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), directly contributing to man-made climate change. To speed up the transition to a carbon neutral world, the global energy sector must be at the forefront of change. Every other sector, including transport and industry, is dependent on a decarbonized grid to achieve their own net zero goals. Yet when it comes to our cities – the places where we all live, work, move and socialize – what does a ‘carbon neutral city’ actually look like? And what practical steps can we take to get there?
Antwerp is a great example of a city making positive changes. Ranking in the top 10 for Planet in our Sustainable Cities Index, Antwerp wants to be carbon neutral by 2050, and achieve a 50-55% reduction in carbon emissions compared with 2005 levels by 2030. To help achieve this vision, we are working in partnership to create a roadmap for a complex district heating network. This will be a first for Belgium, drawing residual heat from industrial businesses and diverting it to other buildings via an underground network. Not only will this help Antwerp meet 10% of its heating requirements by 2030, but the hope is that other cities and municipalities will be inspired to try a similar approach.
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