1、The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 20242,000 days to achieve a sustainable futureThe year 2030 looms as a critical point in the global pursuit of sustainable development.Set in 2015,the UN Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)are a blueprint for a better and more sustainable future.The Nationally De

2、termined Contributions(NDCs),which embody efforts by each country to reduce national emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change,also point to this date.But while there has been progress in some areas,with 2,000 days until the deadline,there is a growing,global consensus that we havent done

3、 nearly enough to meet these targets.Since its inception in 2015,the Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index(SCI)has measured sustainability performance by comparing cities with one another.This year,for the first time,we have added a fourth pillar to our Index,which considers the extent to which cities ar

4、e making sustainable progress.To drive sustainable progress,cities must take stock of their achievements and redouble efforts on several fronts.This includes enhancing resilience;transitioning to renewable energy sources;ensuring equitable access to basic services,housing,and sustainable transport;a

5、nd promoting green space,biodiversity,and the efficient use of resources.To evidence this,the 2024 SCI measures more metrics than ever before,highlighting our evolving understanding of urban sustainability and its many interconnected facets.To accelerate progress in these areas,the public and privat

6、e sectors must work in unison.This is the only way societys critical industries can quickly adapt and innovate to build the solutions that will bring us back from the brink.We need to avoid backtracking on our commitments.Meeting the SDGs by 2030 may seem hard to achieve from where we stand now,but

7、moving targets will only disincentivize action.There is no single solution,but cities must prioritize to maintain momentum and play their part in the achievement of the SDGs.The SCI aims to help identify key areas for action and provide insight into the steps taken by cities around the world to driv

8、e progress.This time around,the SCI emphasizes that achieving a relatively strong performance across the three traditional pillars of sustainability isnt enough;those at the top of the Index will continue to face challenges even as they outperform their peers.With easy wins behind them,they now face

9、 the barrier of diminishing returns on their sustainability investments as they strive to make impactful contributions toward achieving the SDGs.Although a great deal of progress has been made over the past decade,the scale of the task remains huge,with only 2,000 days to get the job done.The years

10、between now and 2030 represent a critical juncture within which cities must demonstrate unwavering commitment to accelerate the transition to a much more resilient,sustainable,inclusive,and equitable world.John Batten Global Cities DirectorBig challenges need bold action to overcome them,and that is

11、 where the Global Goals come in.They are a plan agreed to by all world leaders to build a greener,fairer and better world by 2030,and we all have a role in achieving them.MethodologyForewordSustainable Development GoalsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024The four pillars of the Sustainable Citi

12、es IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProfitProgressConclusion and recommendations2The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to achieve a sustainable futureThe United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDG

13、s)represent a universal call to action,urging nations to address pressing environmental and social challenges and foster a more equitable and sustainable world.Adopted by all 193 UN member states in 2015,the SDGs provide a comprehensive framework for sustainable progress.From eradicating poverty and

14、 hunger to ensuring access to clean water and sustainable energy,the SDGs outline interconnected goals aimed at fostering peace,prosperity,and proper environmental stewardship.With close to 2,000 days until the 2030 deadline,the urgency to address these global challenges has never been more apparent

15、 and cities stand at the forefront of this battle.Our cities drive change,innovation,and collaboration;their role in advancing the sustainable development agenda cannot be overstated.However,as highlighted by this years SCI data,there is a pressing need for cities to do more to contribute to the SDG

16、s achievements.SCI and the Sustainable Development GoalsIntroduced in 2015,the Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index serves as a benchmark for measuring the environmental,social,and economic health of cities.These three core pillars Planet,People,and Profit are aligned to the overarching goals of the SDG

17、s,providing valuable insights into cities progress toward achieving these ambitious targets.Each core pillar of the SCI aligns with specific SDGs,emphasizing the interconnectedness between city performance and global development.From addressing environmental factors such as air pollution and waste m

18、anagement(related to SDGs 6,7,12,and 15)to enhancing social well-being and quality of life for citizens(linked to SDGs 1,2,3,10,and 11)and cultivating a thriving business environment(associated with SDGs 5,8,9,11,and 16),the SCI provides a holistic view of cities contributions toward global goals.Th

19、e pressing demands of the future require cities to accelerate their transformative journey.Every city,no matter where it is on its sustainability journey,must redouble its efforts if were going to make the SDGs a reality.Recognizing this,for the first time in the 10-year history of the SCI,we have a

20、dded a fourth pillar:Progress.This new pillar measures cities evolution over the past decade,offering critical insights into their trajectory toward achieving sustainable development,as outlined in the SDGs.The addition of the Progress pillar also makes our overall Index more equitable.Not only does

21、 the SCI recognize where these 100 cities currently stand on sustainability,it now also acknowledges the progress these cities have achieved since the inception of the SDGs.As we navigate the remaining 2,000 days on the road to 2030,let us seize the opportunity to accelerate our efforts,leveraging t

22、he insights provided by the SCI to build more resilient,inclusive,and sustainable cities for generations to come.MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProfitProgressConclusion and recommendationsForewordThe Arcadis Sustaina

23、ble Cities Index 2024The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable future3The SDGs are a comprehensive plan of action for people,planet,and prosperity,aimed at strengthening universal peace and freedom.They acknowledge that eradicating poverty in all its forms is the

24、greatest global challenge and is essential for sustainable development.All countries and stakeholders will collaborate to implement this plan,with a commitment to free humanity from poverty,secure the planet,and ensure that no one is left behind.The 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets r

25、epresent an ambitious and transformative vision.These goals build on the Millennium Development Goals and aim to realize human rights,achieve gender equality,and empower all women and girls.They are integrated and indivisible,balancing economic,social,and environmental dimensions to stimulate action

26、 over the next 15 years in critical areas for humanity and the planet.Sustainable Development GoalsNo povertyEnd poverty in all its forms everywhereAffordable and clean energyEnsure access to affordable,reliable,sustainable,and modern energy for allDecent work and economic growthPromote sustained,in

27、clusive,and sustainable economic growth,full and productive employment,and decent work for allGood health and well-beingEnsure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all agesIndustry,innovation and infrastructureBuild resilient infrastructure,promote inclusive and sustainable industrializat

28、ion,and foster innovationQuality educationEnsure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for allReduced inequalitiesReduce inequalities within and between countriesGender equalityAchieve gender equality and empower all women and girlsSustainable cities a

29、nd communitiesMake cities and human settlements inclusive,safe,resilient,and sustainableClean water and sanitationEnsure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for allResponsible consumption and productionEnsure sustainable consumption and production patternsRead more about

30、the SDGsClimate actionTake urgent action to combat climate change and its impactsLife below waterConserve and sustainably use the oceans,seas,and marine resources for sustainable developmentLife on landProtect,restore,and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems,sustainably manage forests,c

31、ombat desertification,and halt and reverse land degradation,and stop biodiversity lossPeace,justice,and strong institutionsPromote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,provide access to justice for all,and build effective,accountable,and inclusive institutions at all levelsPa

32、rtnerships for the goalsStrengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable DevelopmentZero hungerEnd hunger,achieve food security and improved nutrition,and promote sustainable agriculture4MethodologyThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall re

33、sultsPlanetPeopleProfitProgressConclusion and recommendationsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024ForewordSustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexMeasures sustainable progress

34、 using key indicators from the Planet,People,and Profit pillars that can be tracked over a 10-year period:Planet:drinking water and sanitation,air pollution,energy People:health,income inequality,public transport services,education Profit:income and living standards,employment.ProgressProfitRelated

35、SDGs:Measures business environment factors,with indicators including:Access to workforce(affordability and living standards)Ease of commute(city connectivity and congestion)Business infrastructure(access to reliable electricity,quality of internet)Economic performance(ease of doing business,economic

36、 development,employment).Measures environmental factors,with indicators including:Immediate needs of citizens(air pollution,green spaces,waste management)Long-term impacts(energy production and consumption,greenhouse gas emissions)Investment in low-carbon infrastructure(renewable energy,sustainable

37、mobility)City resilience(natural disaster risk and resilience)Green policy.PlanetRelated SDGs:Related SDGs:PeopleMeasures social performance and quality of life for citizens,with indicators including:Personal well-being(health,education,crime levels)Working life(income inequality,work-life balance)U

38、rban living(reliability of public transport infrastructure,broadband,Wi-Fi availability).Related SDGs:5MethodologyThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024Overall resultsPlanetPeopleProfitProgressConclusion and recommendationsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustaina

39、ble futureSustainable Development GoalsForewordThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsAmsterdam tops the 2024 Sustainable Cities Index,ranking sixth in the Planet pillar,42nd in the People pillar,first in the Profit pillar,and 11th in the all-new Progress pillar.The Dutch cap

40、itals strong performance is a clear example of how sustainable developments can continue to be made,no matter how high a city ranks.One of the driving forces behind Amsterdams success is its Climate Neutral 2050 Roadmap,which sets out a strategy for reducing the citys carbon emissions by 95%compared

41、 to 1990 levels.With the strapline“Theres only one moment to be on time,”this document outlines the actions needed to reduce energy consumption and emissions across key areas built environment,mobility,electricity,and industry and calls on residents to share responsibility for meeting this target.Th

42、e top of the Index is dominated by Western European cities,with Seoul as the leading non-European city in 11th spot.As seen in previous years,the Planet pillar correlates strongly with overall success.With nine of the top 10 cities for Planet also featuring in the overall SCI top 10,this pillar is t

43、he focal point for cities looking to effect meaningful change.The four Australian cities Perth,Melbourne,Sydney,and Brisbane all rank in the top half of the Index,with Perths strong performance placing it the 25th slot.Conversely,the strong performance of North American cities in the Profit pillar i

44、s not reflected in their overall rankings.Except for San Francisco(35th),New York(48th),and Toronto(49th),these cities fall in the lower half of the Index.The overall performance of Asian cities is boosted by their strong Progress scores,with 11 of the 24 cities ranking in the top half of the Index.

45、Chinese cities perform particularly well,with Shanghai and Beijing cracking the top 20.6MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024The four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexPlanetPeopleProfitProgressConclusion and recommendationsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cit

46、ies Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureForewordOverall resultsRelated SDGs:7The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable future SCI overall results/Case study:Future-proofing Amsterdams global convention hubA clear example of how Amsterdam is action

47、ing its Climate Neutral 2025 Roadmap is the transformation of its RAI Convention Center.The RAI is a key cultural and economic fixture in the city,hosting 500 events a year,with each euro spent there translating to another seven for the capital.However,the center faces significant sustainability cha

48、llenges.To address these challenges,Arcadis has co-developed the Masterplan RAI 2030,which maps out a journey to carbon neutrality and,eventually,energy self-sufficiency for the building.The plan looks at energy use,mobility,biodiversity,and climate resilience measures.Once realized,it will remove u

49、p to 33,000 diesel trucks from the road each year,while better integrating the RAI into the surrounding community and freeing up valuable land.Read more from A The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureSustainable Cities Index 2024-Top 100OverallCityPlanetPe

50、opleProfitProgress76Miami6690367977Bangkok8366762278New Orleans7988349079Hanoi9360812180Istanbul7556825881Santiago8667793182Mexico City7397782383Mumbai8059856284Sao Paulo7880863285Delhi9461884886Buenos Aires6872877087Bengaluru8564945188Hyderabad9565894989Rio de Janeiro6492906090Lima9089835491Kolkata

51、9162956892Bogota5295969393Manila7794849794Cairo84639210095Lagos8796978896Kinshasa9910099297Cape Town7698989498Nairobi9691919999Johannesburg98999380100Karachi1009310098OverallCityPlanetPeopleProfitProgress51Athens693771252Calgary6354128153Los Angeles1879177454Barcelona3123755755Milan4539556556Boston2

52、669258657Rome2433746758Chicago487367159Ottawa5545496360Seattle3378109261Tianjin884770862Taipei7443439563Dallas708738564Philadelphia5184207665Washington4683277566Phoenix5081268767Houston827179168Atlanta5385308469Kuala Lumpur8958721970Denver4982446971Detroit5675487872Pittsburgh6070458273Baltimore59864

53、17374Tampa5477518975Jakarta9768801OverallCityPlanetPeopleProfitProgress26Wellington4353401627Lisbon3521671328Budapest3930601529Antwerp1741633430Manchester1415684631Lyon2928543832Melbourne5817323533Sydney5716333734Prague386594435San Francisco217626436Vancouver4438196137Geneva3255355338Brisbane4737473

54、339Hong Kong2857217740Birmingham1535734541Chengdu725162342Macau4049691743Leeds2025715044Wuhan814657445Riga2714665646Guangzhou923258547Marseille2350644348New York227497249Toronto6240118350Madrid34206559OverallCityPlanetPeopleProfitProgress1Amsterdam6421112Rotterdam54414103Copenhagen21115264Frankfurt7

55、3418305Munich83622246Oslo1828967Hamburg91042278Berlin32653209Warsaw254391410London429294711Seoul425161812Stockholm121346613Edinburgh109464014Paris191375515Dublin371854116Vienna162564217Brussels1112523618Singapore3648132519Shanghai652424620Beijing672731721Zurich305285222Tokyo417502923Glasgow131961392

56、4Shenzhen713138925Perth61222328MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024The four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexPlanetPeopleProf itProgressConclusion and recommendations8The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futu

57、reForewordOverall resultsCore pillarsThis section of the analysis focuses on latest data describing the absolute performance of cities relative to their peers.The datapoints are based on a single point in time.MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024The four

58、pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProf itProgressConclusion and recommendations9The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureForewordPlanet pillarEnvironmental factors are pivotal in driving progress towards the SDGs,with cities

59、at the forefront of the battle against climate change.As sea levels rise and extreme weather events become more frequent and severe,urban centers face unprecedented challenges.The need for disaster resilience plans is now more critical.However,focusing on adaptation alone is not enough;cities must a

60、lso take proactive steps to reduce their contributions to climate change.Sustainable energy systems,new building design,retrofit,and low-emission transportation represent powerful tools for urban sustainability.By accelerating progress in these areas,cities can achieve significant results that will

61、propel them toward a more sustainable future.From investing in energy-efficient infrastructure to promoting renewable energy sources,there are countless opportunities for cities to make a meaningful impact.In the 2024 SCI,Europes dominance in the Planet pillar is evident.Oslo retains the number one

62、position,having ranked top for the Planet pillar and the overall Index in 2022.Often referred to as the“EV Capital of the World,”the Norwegian capital stands as a shining example of sustainable mobility in urban planning,as well as setting the benchmark when it comes to air quality.However,Oslos fut

63、ure sustainable progress will tackle the hardest elements of development.In order to meet its goal of being emission-free by 2030,the city will have to respond to challenges including the creation of a circular economy for materials,and the wider promotion of low embodied carbon construction.The imp

64、lementation of life cycle assessment(LCA)requirements for construction projects from summer 2023 onwards will help accelerate progress.All four German cities included in the Index Berlin,Frankfurt,Munich,and Hamburg claim spots in the top 10 rankings,buoyed by achievements in water sanitation and wa

65、ste management.However,despite impressive standings,there is no time for complacency.Germanys ambitious aim of achieving net-zero status by 2045 serves as both a beacon of hope and a stark reminder of the work that lies ahead.10MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities I

66、ndex 2024The four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPeopleProfitProgressConclusion and recommendationsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futurePlanetForewordPlanet pillarAcross the Atlantic,Los Angeles emerges as the lone non-European ci

67、ty to break into the Planet pillar top 20.Fueled by robust climate commitments and renewable energy capacity,LA shines as an exemplar of sustainable practices.However,the SCI data also reveals the need for action to develop the citys natural disaster resilience.The urgency to fortify cities against

68、climate change is underscored by increasingly frequent and extreme weather events and rising sea levels.From Calgary to Washington,North American cities stand at a pivotal juncture,poised to confront the challenges ahead.Swift and decisive action is needed to reduce the exposure of these urban cente

69、rs.When looking at renewable energy production,cities in Brazil,Canada,France,New Zealand,and the Nordic States are forging ahead.Kinshasa also performs particularly well,with hydroelectric power accounting for 96%of domestic power generation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Except for Hong K

70、ong(ranking 28th),Singapore(36th),Macau(40th),Tokyo(41st),and Seoul(42nd),Asian cities rank in the lower half of the Planet pillar with six of the eight Chinese cities sitting in the bottom third.Asian cities collectively score poorly for air pollution,green spaces,and renewable energy production,em

71、phasizing the importance of aligning national and city priorities with global goals to ensure a unified and comprehensive approach to sustainable development.11MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPeopleProfitProgressConclusion and re

72、commendationsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024PlanetForewordPlanetCityOverallPeopleProfitProgress76Cape Town9798989477Manila9394849778Sao Paulo8480863279New Orleans7888349080Mumbai8359856281Wuhan444657482Hous

73、ton677179183Bangkok7766762284Cairo94639210085Bengaluru8764945186Santiago8167793187Lagos9596978888Tianjin614770889Kuala Lumpur6958721990Lima9089835491Kolkata9162956892Guangzhou463258593Hanoi7960812194Delhi8561884895Hyderabad8865894996Nairobi9891919997Jakarta756880198Johannesburg9999938099Kinshasa9610

74、0992100Karachi1009310098PlanetCityOverallPeopleProfitProgress51Philadelphia6484207652Bogota9295969353Atlanta6885308454Tampa7477518955Ottawa5945496356Detroit7175487857Sydney3316333758Melbourne3217323559Baltimore7386417360Pittsburgh7270458261Perth2522232862Toronto4940118363Calgary5254128164Rio de Jane

75、iro8992906065Shanghai192424666Miami7690367967Beijing202731768Buenos Aires8672877069Athens513771270Dallas638738571Shenzhen243138972Chengdu415162373Mexico City8297782374Taipei6243439575Istanbul80568258PlanetCityOverallPeopleProfitProgress26Boston5669258627Riga4514665628Hong Kong3957217729Lyon312854383

76、0Zurich215285231Barcelona5423755732Geneva3755355333Seattle6078109234Madrid5020655935Lisbon2721671336Singapore1848132537Dublin151854138Prague346594439Budapest2830601540Macau4249691741Tokyo227502942Seoul115161843Wellington2653401644Vancouver3638196145Milan5539556546Washington6583277547Brisbane38374733

77、48Chicago587367149Denver7082446950Phoenix66812687PlanetCityOverallPeopleProfitProgress1Oslo6828962Copenhagen31115263Berlin82653204London102929475Rotterdam24414106Amsterdam1421117Frankfurt43418308Munich53622249Hamburg710422710Edinburgh139464011Brussels1712523612Stockholm121346613Glasgow2319613914Manc

78、hester3015684615Birmingham4035734516Vienna162564217Antwerp2941633418Los Angeles5379177419Paris141375520Leeds4325715021San Francisco357626422New York487497223Marseille4750644324Rome5733746725Warsaw943914Sustainable Cities Index 2024-PlanetMethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of th

79、e Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPeopleProf itProgressConclusion and recommendations12The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024PlanetForeword96Progress1501006OsloStrengthShare of renewable energy production;g

80、reen spaces;air pollutionPotential for progressWastewater treatment1Planet8People28ProfitOverall SCI Ranking5Planet44People10ProgressRotterdamStrengthAir pollution;CO2 emissions;waste management Potential for progressGreen spaces;sustainable transport modes;share of renewable energy production214Pro

81、fit150100Overall SCI Ranking37Planet18People41ProgressDublinStrengthNet-zero targets;air pollution;CO2 emissions Potential for progressBasic drinking water services;wastewater treatment;sustainable transport modes155Profit150100Overall SCI Ranking61Planet22People28ProgressPerthStrengthNet-zero targe

82、ts;waste collection;natural disaster resiliencePotential for progressPercentage of waste treated;number of EV chargers;air pollution2523Profit150100Overall SCI Ranking83Planet66People22ProgressBangkokStrengthBasic drinking water services;CO2 emissions;natural disaster resiliencePotential for progres

83、sWastewater treatment;green spaces;green policy;share of renewable energy production7776Profit150100Overall SCI RankingPlanet pillar:City index highlightsMethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPeopleProf itProgressConclusion and recomme

84、ndations13The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024ForewordPlanetRelated SDGs:14The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futurePlanet pillar/Case study:Supporting Germanys energy

85、transitionGermanys Energiewende plan aims to significantly ramp up the production of renewable energy from sources like wind and solar power by 2050.The strategy depends on the reinforcement and upgrading of the transmission grid across the country,and this raised concerns among citizens that these

86、power lines could harm the environment or create other nuisances.To help address these concerns,Arcadis developed a software solution mapARC which is an external-facing project website linked to a web-based geographic information system.Using this solution,we were able to help our client process ove

87、r 20,000 comments from citizens.This led to 7,000 ideas that were incorporated into the plans.In giving citizens a voice and demonstrating that their feedback was being actively incorporated,the mapARC solution helped build and maintain critical public support for this important project.Read more fr

88、om A The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futurePeople pillarCities are pivotal drivers of progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals,but their success hinges on the active engagement of their citizens.Ultimately,a collective effort to make o

89、ur cities more sustainable and achieve the SDGs is crucial to improve the quality of life for residents and to safeguard prosperity for future generations.The COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity for reflection on urban functionality and community dynamics.Citizens,as vital stakeholders,can inf

90、luence policies,demand accountability,and inspire innovation,thereby propelling cities toward sustainability.Inclusive development strategies are essential to ensure that all community members benefit from urban progress.Paris leads the People pillar,showcasing strengths in public transport,cultural

91、 amenities,and work-life balance.Paris innovative 15-Minute City initiative has notably reduced vehicular traffic and emissions while enhancing accessibility to essential services and green spaces.Europe dominates the top of the People pillar,excelling in health,education,and public transport infras

92、tructure.The pandemic reshaped work dynamics,emphasizing the importance of a healthy work-life balance.Australian,French,and Belgian cities have a lower average number of hours worked a year,indicating a positive work-life balance,while Latin American cities face challenges in this regard.US cities

93、lag in the People pillar,with all 19 cities ranking in the bottom third due to low affordability and work-life balance scores.The absence of national paid parental leave legislation in the US,unique among OECD members,is a clear illustration of the different approach taken to aspects of social polic

94、y.Affordability emerges as a challenge even in cities with high People pillar rankings.Despite their top 10 status,Paris,Seoul,and Oslo grapple with high cost of living.Maintaining progress in this key area will enhance the lives of all community members,ensuring inclusivity.Both public and private

95、entities play pivotal roles in driving advancements in critical areas such as affordable housing,work-life balance,and paid parental leave.As we navigate the 2,000 days remaining until the SDG deadline,fostering citizen engagement and addressing social disparities are imperative for realizing sustai

96、nable urban futures.MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetProf itProgressConclusion and recommendations15The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 202

97、4PeopleForewordPeopleCityOverallPlanetProfitProgress76San Francisco352126477Tampa7454518978Seattle6033109279Los Angeles5318177480Sao Paulo8478863281Phoenix6650268782Denver7049446983Washington6546277584Philadelphia6451207685Atlanta6853308486Baltimore7359417387Dallas637038588New Orleans7879349089Lima9

98、090835490Miami7666367991Nairobi9896919992Rio de Janeiro8964906093Karachi1001001009894Manila9377849795Bogota9252969396Lagos9587978897Mexico City8273782398Cape Town9776989499Johannesburg99989380100Kinshasa9699992PeopleCityOverallPlanetProfitProgress51Chengdu417262352Zurich213085253Wellington2643401654

99、Calgary5263128155Geneva3732355356Istanbul8075825857Hong Kong3928217758Kuala Lumpur6989721959Mumbai8380856260Hanoi7993812161Delhi8594884862Kolkata9191956863Cairo94849210064Bengaluru8785945165Hyderabad8895894966Bangkok7783762267Santiago8186793168Jakarta759780169Boston5626258670Pittsburgh7260458271Hous

100、ton678279172Buenos Aires8668877073Chicago584867174New York482297275Detroit71564878PeopleCityOverallPlanetProfitProgress26Berlin83532027Beijing206731728Lyon3129543829London104294730Budapest2839601531Shenzhen247138932Guangzhou469258533Rome5724746734Frankfurt47183035Birmingham4015734536Munich58222437Br

101、isbane3847473338Vancouver3644196139Milan5545556540Toronto4962118341Antwerp2917633442Amsterdam1611143Taipei6274439544Rotterdam25141045Ottawa5955496346Wuhan448157447Tianjin618870848Singapore1836132549Macau4240691750Marseille47236443PeopleCityOverallPlanetProfitProgress1Paris141937552Vienna161656423Ath

102、ens516977124Warsaw92539145Seoul114216186Prague343859447Tokyo224150298Oslo6128969Edinburgh1310464010Hamburg79422711Copenhagen32152612Brussels1711523613Stockholm121246614Riga4527665615Manchester3014684616Sydney3357333717Melbourne3258323518Dublin153754119Glasgow2313613920Madrid5034655921Lisbon273567132

103、2Perth2561232823Barcelona5431755724Shanghai196524625Leeds43207150Sustainable Cities Index 2024-PeopleMethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetProf itProgressConclusion and recommendations16The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2

104、,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024PeopleForeword40Progress150100EdinburghStrengthCrime rates;female educational attainment;paid maternity leavePotential for progressStandard public transport fare;modal split of public transport10Planet9People46Profit20

105、Planet25People50ProgressLeedsStrengthFemale educational attainment;income inequality;monthly cost of an apartmentPotential for progressStandard public transport fare;physicians per 1,000 inhabitants;paid paternity leave71Profit15010024Planet33People67ProgressRomeStrengthSafety when taking public tra

106、nsport;life expectancy;quality of transport infrastructurePotential for progressAverage annual leave;modal split of public transport;paid paternity leave74Profit15010046Planet83People75ProgressWashingtonStrengthFemale educational attainment;quality of transport infrastructurePotential for progressPa

107、id maternity leave;average annual leave;monthly cost of an apartment27Profit15010098Planet99People80ProgressJohannesburgStrengthMonthly cost of an apartment;cost of livingPotential for progressSafety when taking public transport;modal split of public transport;income inequality93Profit150100People p

108、illar:City index highlights1343Overall SCI RankingOverall SCI Ranking57Overall SCI Ranking65Overall SCI Ranking99Overall SCI RankingMethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetProf itProgressConclusion and recommendations17The Arcadis

109、Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024PeopleForewordRelated SDGs:18The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futurePeople pillar/Case study:Building urban forests in ParisWhile renowned for

110、 its architecture,Paris lacks green spaces,causing heat to soar amid the concrete.To combat this,the Paris city council is planning five urban forests across iconic locations.Arcadis is leading studies for three sites:Htel de Ville,Euronext Paris square,and Place Saint-Gervais,set to house a memoria

111、l for the 2015 Paris attacks.These forests promise a cooler Paris and cleaner air for residents and tourists alike.Increasing access to green spaces will also have benefits for mental health.Beyond battling global warming and enhancing biodiversity,this initiative signifies a shift in urban planning

112、 towards prioritizing residents well-being.Read more from A The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureProfit pillarEconomic success can fuel sustainable development when coupled with initiatives benefiting communities and the environment.A thriving economy s

113、hould foster innovation and facilitate investment in crucial infrastructure,green initiatives,and social programs.This years SCI indicates a growing convergence between the Planet and Profit pillars,highlighting the intertwining of environmental action and economic prosperity.As the repercussions of

114、 fossil fuel use become more apparent,many businesses are hastening their adoption of alternative energy sources as part of a more sustainable energy mix.Investment in environmental initiatives,in turn,generates economic opportunities,including job creation in renewable energy,energy efficiency,and

115、green technologies.Therefore,prioritizing environmental sustainability not only safeguards the planet;its good for city economies.Amsterdam secures the top position for the Profit pillar,excelling in income and living standards,employment,and transport infrastructure.Notably,it is a trailblazer in a

116、dopting the Doughnut economic model,with Brussels,Copenhagen,and Berlin following suit.This contemporary economic framework ensures the fulfillment of basic needs for a high quality of life,while respecting the planets ecological boundaries.North American and European cities dominate the Profit pill

117、ar,each excelling in different areas.North American cities particularly shine in ease of doing business,GDP per capita,and employment rates.Meanwhile,European cities exhibit strengths in income and living standards,transport infrastructure,and economic development.Both regions can draw inspiration f

118、rom each other to continue making progress and development in all crucial areas for economic success.Singapore emerges as the top-performing Asian city in the Profit pillar,securing the 13th spot in the rankings,followed closely by Seoul(16th)and Hong Kong(21st).These cities all boast strong scores

119、in ease of doing business.Meanwhile,Chinese cities do not fare as well,with the majority ranking in the bottom half of this pillar.While cities such as London,Singapore,New York,Oslo,and Zurich boast robust business success,they face a critical challenge in ensuring their employees share in this pro

120、sperity.The Index underscores that wage levels and living standards do not always keep pace with the cost of living,highlighting the need for inclusive development strategies in these thriving metropolises.Enabling people to live and work in these cities is crucial,not just for economic success but

121、for sustainable growth and development across all pillars.19MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProgressConclusion and recommendationsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe

122、 Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024ProfitForewordProfitCityOverallPlanetPeopleProgress76Bangkok7783662277Athens516931278Mexico City8273972379Santiago8186673180Jakarta759768181Hanoi7993602182Istanbul8075565883Lima9090895484Manila9377949785Mumbai8380596286Sao Paulo8478803287Buenos Aires8668727088De

123、lhi8594614889Hyderabad8895654990Rio de Janeiro8964926091Nairobi9896919992Cairo94846310093Johannesburg9998998094Bengaluru8785645195Kolkata9191626896Bogota9252959397Lagos9587968898Cape Town9776989499Kinshasa96991002100Karachi1001009398ProfitCityOverallPlanetPeopleProgress51Tampa7454778952Brussels17111

124、23653Berlin83262054Lyon3129283855Milan5545396556Vienna161624257Wuhan448146458Guangzhou469232559Prague343864460Budapest2839301561Glasgow2313193962Chengdu417251363Antwerp2917413464Marseille4723504365Madrid5034205966Riga4527145667Lisbon2735211368Manchester3014154669Macau4240491770Tianjin618847871Leeds4

125、320255072Kuala Lumpur6989581973Birmingham4015354574Rome5724336775Barcelona54312357ProfitCityOverallPlanetPeopleProgress26Phoenix6650818727Washington6546837528Oslo6189629London104294730Atlanta6853858431Beijing206727732Melbourne3258173533Sydney3357163734New Orleans7879889035Geneva3732555336Miami766690

126、7937Paris141915538Shenzhen247131939Warsaw92541440Wellington2643531641Baltimore7359867342Hamburg79102743Taipei6274439544Denver7049826945Pittsburgh7260708246Edinburgh131094047Brisbane3847373348Detroit7156757849Ottawa5955456350Tokyo2241729ProfitCityOverallPlanetPeopleProgress1Amsterdam1642112San Franci

127、sco352176643Dallas637087854Stockholm121213665Dublin153718416Chicago584873717Houston678271918Zurich213052529New York4822747210Seattle6033789211Toronto4962408312Calgary5263548113Singapore1836482514Rotterdam25441015Copenhagen32112616Seoul114251817Los Angeles5318797418Frankfurt47343019Vancouver364438612

128、0Philadelphia6451847621Hong Kong3928577722Munich58362423Perth2561222824Shanghai196524625Boston56266986Sustainable Cities Index 2024-ProfitMethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProgressConclusion and recommendations20The Arc

129、adis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024ForewordProfit11Progress150100AmsterdamStrengthFemale labor force participation;change in average wage;citizen participationPotential for progressRide share fleet size,number of publ

130、icly listed HQ companies6Planet42People1Profit70Planet87People85ProgressDallasStrengthEase of doing business;access to reliable electricity;traffic congestionPotential for progressChange in annual wage and living standard;mobile download speed3Profit15010041Planet7People29ProgressTokyoStrengthCity c

131、onnectivity;employment rate;citizen participationPotential for progressChange in annual wage;traffic congestion;mobile download speed50Profit15010054Planet77People89ProgressTampaStrengthAccess to reliable electricity;ease of doing business;employment ratePotential for progressNumber of job openings;

132、market capitalization of HQ firms;purchasing power51Profit15010052Planet95People93ProgressBogotaStrengthAccess to reliable electricity;city connectivityPotential for progressChange in annual living standard;mobile download speed;GDP per capita96Profit150100Profit pillar:City index highlights1Overall

133、 SCI Ranking63Overall SCI Ranking22Overall SCI Ranking74Overall SCI Ranking92Overall SCI RankingMethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProgressConclusion and recommendations21The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 d

134、ays to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024ProfitForewordRelated SDGs:22The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureProfit pillar/Case study:Downtown Detroit and Cleveland redevelopment plansOnce plagued by industrial decline a

135、nd racial tensions,downtown Cleveland,Ohio,and Detroit,Michigan,are undergoing revitalization thanks to real estate firm Bedrock Detroits sustainable redevelopment plans.Using data-driven approaches,Arcadis is helping to transform waterfront districts into vibrant,transit-oriented communities.Our pl

136、ans address historical inequities,focusing on mixed-use developments and social services.In Cleveland,the plan supports population growth,while in Detroit,it fosters an inclusive community with equal opportunities for all.Were reconnecting Detroit neighborhoods by removing barriers like the I-375 Fr

137、eeway and enhancing pedestrian infrastructure.Bedrock Detroit is collaborating with local stakeholders to create resilient,inclusive downtown cores.These walkable neighborhoods will offer residents access to amenities within minutes.Read more from A The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 da

138、ys to deliver a sustainable futureProgress pillarThis years Index is not only interested in where cities are currently positioned on their sustainability journeys but also how far theyve come,introducing a new pillar:Progress.The Progress pillar measures change over time against key sustainability p

139、erformance metrics,tracking the impact of 10 years of sustainability interventions.By contrast,the core SCI pillars of Planet,People,and Profit compare absolute performance at a point in time.Often the fastest progress occurs at the start of a sustainability journey,so rapid progress is not always s

140、ynonymous with a high score against the metrics in the three core pillars.In the overall assessment,the Progress pillar is weighted equally with the three core pillars of sustainability.When we consider sustainability performance through the dual lenses of the progress scores and the core metrics,we

141、 develop further insights into current and likely future rates of change.The introduction of a progress dimension emphasizes the importance of continuous advancement for all cities,regardless of their current sustainability performance,to achieve the SDGs.There are four groups of cities that are par

142、ticularly interesting to look at:Cities with sustained momentum:Cities that perform well across the core SCI pillars and the Progress pillar.Cities with falling momentum:Cities that perform well across the core SCI pillars but less well for Progress.Cities with early momentum:Cities with high Progre

143、ss scores but with low core SCI rankings.Cities lacking momentum:Cities scoring towards the bottom of both core and Progress rankings.23MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProfitConclusion and recommendationsThe Arcadis S

144、ustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024ProgressForewordProgressCityOverallPlanetPeopleProfit76Philadelphia6451842077Hong Kong3928572178Detroit7156754879Miami7666903680Johannesburg9998999381Calgary5263541282Pittsburgh7260704583T

145、oronto4962401184Atlanta6853853085Dallas637087386Boston5626692587Phoenix6650812688Lagos9587969789Tampa7454775190New Orleans7879883491Houston678271792Seattle6033781093Bogota9252959694Cape Town9776989895Taipei6274434396Oslo6182897Manila9377948498Karachi1001009310099Nairobi98969191100Cairo94846392Progre

146、ssCityOverallPlanetPeopleProfit51Bengaluru8785649452Zurich213052853Geneva3732553554Lima9090898355Paris141913756Riga4527146657Barcelona5431237558Istanbul8075568259Madrid5034206560Rio de Janeiro8964929061Vancouver3644381962Mumbai8380598563Ottawa5955454964San Francisco352176265Milan5545395566Stockholm1

147、21213467Rome5724337468Kolkata9191629569Denver7049824470Buenos Aires8668728771Chicago584873672New York482274973Baltimore7359864174Los Angeles5318791775Washington65468327ProgressCityOverallPlanetPeopleProfit26Copenhagen32111527Hamburg79104228Perth2561222329Tokyo224175030Frankfurt47341831Santiago818667

148、7932Sao Paulo8478808633Brisbane3847374734Antwerp2917416335Melbourne3258173236Brussels1711125237Sydney3357163338Lyon3129285439Glasgow2313196140Edinburgh131094641Dublin153718542Vienna161625643Marseille4723506444Prague343865945Birmingham4015357346Manchester3014156847London104292948Delhi8594618849Hydera

149、bad8895658950Leeds43202571ProgressCityOverallPlanetPeopleProfit1Jakarta759768802Kinshasa9699100993Chengdu417251624Wuhan448146575Guangzhou469232586Shanghai196524247Beijing206727318Tianjin618847709Shenzhen2471313810Rotterdam25441411Amsterdam1642112Athens516937713Lisbon2735216714Warsaw92543915Budapest2

150、839306016Wellington2643534017Macau4240496918Seoul114251619Kuala Lumpur6989587220Berlin83265321Hanoi7993608122Bangkok7783667623Mexico City8273977824Munich58362225Singapore18364813Sustainable Cities Index 2024-ProgressMethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities I

151、ndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProf itConclusion and recommendations24The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024ForewordProgress4Progress150100WuhanStrengthFemale educational attainment;quality of transport infrastruc

152、ture;share of renewable energy productionPotential for progressBasic drinking water services81Planet46People57Profit6Planet42People11ProgressAmsterdamStrengthFemale labor force participation;physicians per 1,000 people;share of renewable energy productionPotential for progressBasic drinking water se

153、rvices;quality of transport infrastructure1Profit15010019Planet1People55ProgressParisStrengthFemale educational attainment;female labor force participation;income inequality Potential for progressBasic drinking water services;quality of transport infrastructure;physicians per 1,000 people37Profit150

154、1001Planet8People96ProgressOsloStrengthFemale educational attainment;physicians per 1,000 people Potential for progressChange in annual living standard;female labor force participation;share of renewable energy production28Profit15010084Planet63People100ProgressCairoStrengthFemale educational attain

155、mentPotential for progressFemale labor force participation;quality of transport infrastructure;share of renewable energy production92Profit150100Progress pillar:City index highlights44Overall SCI Ranking1Overall SCI Ranking14Overall SCI Ranking6Overall SCI Ranking94Overall SCI RankingMethodologySust

156、ainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProf itConclusion and recommendations25The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024ProgressForewordCities with falling

157、momentumCities lacking momentumCities with sustained momentumCities with early momentumProgressSustainabilityKolkataDenverBuenos AiresBaltimoreDetroitMiamiJohannesburgPittsburghLagosTampaNew OrleansBogotaCape TownManilaKarachiNairobiCairoJakartaKinshasaGuangzhouTianjinKuala LumpurHanoiBangkokMexico

158、CitySantiagoSao PauloNew YorkHong KongTorontoOsloRotterdamAmsterdamWarsawSeoulBerlinMunichSingaporeCopenhagenHamburgPerthTokyoFrankfurtCities with sustained momentumThese are cities that combine high levels of current sustainability with significant progress over the past decade.Many European cities

159、 have achieved this feat,cementing their position at the top of the combined Index.Amsterdam,Rotterdam,Warsaw,Copenhagen,Frankfurt,Munich,Hamburg,and Berlin all feature in the top third of the Progress pillar and the top third of the core SCI pillars.This years top sustainable city,Amsterdam,has mad

160、e considerable strides in the last decade,particularly with respect to increasing its share of sustainable energy sources.With ambitious 2030 goals around reducing absolute energy consumption and further increasing the production of renewable energy,Amsterdam currently shows no signs of slowing down

161、.The challenge for cities like Amsterdam or Copenhagen is to continue their rapid trajectory,leading from the front.Maintaining progress once high levels of performance are reached inevitably becomes more difficult as the law of diminishing returns kicks in,but there are always areas to improve on.T

162、he critical factor is effective prioritization,balancing costs,overall impact,and distribution of impacts.To meet increasing energy transition targets,cities in this group can all continue to invest in their management of renewable energy sources including new capacity,storage,and microgrids.There i

163、s also substantial work to be done to improve affordability in these cities to enhance the lives of residents,through diversifying building stock and by retrofitting to improve energy performance.Within the Profit pillar,all cities can improve upon the availability of transport,in particular their s

164、ustainable mobility fleet size.Except for Amsterdam,our subset of cities with momentum all have room for growth when it comes to attracting large,publicly listed firms to headquarter in the city.This will have a further impact on sustainable growth and global economic standing.Cities with falling mo

165、mentumIn contrast to our highest performing cities,we also have those cities that score highly across the core SCI metrics but which have demonstrated a slower rate of progress in the past decade.Some of these cities are at the top of the rankings and illustrate the challenge of diminishing returns.

166、The more sustainable a city becomes,the tougher it is to make additional improvements to performance.Many of the cities at the top of the SCI must therefore push the boundaries of innovation and efficiency to continue their journey toward higher levels of sustainability.This challenge is highly rele

167、vant as more cities progress toward their SDG goals.The going will get harder rather than easier.Oslo is a leading example of a highly sustainable city(sixth in the overall Index)that now faces the challenge of maintaining momentum as it moves toward the later stages of sustainable development.This

168、is reflected in its position in the bottom 10 of the Progress pillar.Mature cities,including Hong Kong,New York,and Toronto,all face a similar challenge.The task of reducing greenhouse gas emissions shifts from relatively easy sources including energy generation,public transport,and private cars to

169、hard to abate sectors including domestic heat,industrial processes,and goods haulage.Making the right choices and designing the right policy interventions will play an important role in maintaining progress at a slower rate.Improving cost of living is another key area that these cities can look to a

170、ddress to ensure they continue to function effectively as desirable places to live and work.Potential interventions at a city level include a diverse housing supply and an investment in skills.26MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPl

171、anetPeopleProfitConclusion and recommendationsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024ForewordProgressCities with falling momentumCities lacking momentumCities with sustained momentumCities with early momentumProgre

172、ssSustainabilityKolkataDenverBuenos AiresBaltimoreDetroitMiamiJohannesburgPittsburghLagosTampaNew OrleansBogotaCape TownManilaKarachiNairobiCairoJakartaKinshasaGuangzhouTianjinKuala LumpurHanoiBangkokMexico CitySantiagoSao PauloNew YorkHong KongTorontoOsloRotterdamAmsterdamWarsawSeoulBerlinMunichSin

173、gaporeCopenhagenHamburgPerthTokyoFrankfurtCities with early momentumThe Progress pillar ranking demonstrates that,for fast growing cities,early steps in sustainable development can have a huge impact,generating momentum and motivation for further advancements.The Indonesian metropolis of Jakarta tak

174、es the lead in the Progress pillar.Published in 2021,the citys Sustainable Energy Transition Roadmap sets ambitious targets to further reduce energy consumption and associated emissions.The progress made already may have been driven,in part,by the urgency of the challenges the city faces.City author

175、ities in Jakarta may not be able to maintain this momentum in future years.Long-term flood risks have prompted the relocation of the federal government to a purpose-built city,Nusantara.However,Jakarta will remain an economic hub and the home for millions of citizens,and so will need to continue its

176、 sustainability investments despite an uncertain future.The key characteristic of this grouping of cities is that,despite substantial progress over the past decade,cities in this group still fall in the bottom third of the core SCI ratings.Clearly these cities need to maintain or even accelerate the

177、ir momentum to improve the quality of life for citizens and to contribute to national and global sustainability targets.The core SCI data reveals areas for potential progress,such as the development of green spaces,sustainable transport infrastructure(including EV chargers and shared bicycle hire),a

178、nd further investment in waste management.In some cities,there is also a need to address the accessibility of healthcare as well as the work-life balance of citizens.Cities lacking momentumProgress toward global sustainability goals hinges on supporting cities at the bottom of the Index,particularly

179、 as some are amongst the largest and fastest growing cities in the world.Cities that rank both toward the bottom of the Progress pillar and the core SCI index face overwhelming challenges.However,there are lessons that can be taken from cities with early momentum,such as Santiago,as well as cities w

180、ith sustained momentum,such as Hamburg.Ultimately,planning and delivering a sustainable future will require the public and private sectors and international institutions to come together to achieve positive change.The pace of roll-out of digital technologies in African and Indian cities demonstrates

181、 the potential for leapfrog development that can potentially make a meaningful impact on quality of life even if positions in rankings will remain low into the foreseeable future.There is an intriguing sub-group of cities in this category,centered on the United States.In our 2022 SCI,we focused on A

182、merican cities that were characterized by profit without prosperity in other words cities that scored highly for many aspects of business performance in the Profit pillar,but which scored markedly low for cities in developed countries for the People and Planet pillars.Our Progress pillar highlights

183、that a significant number of these cities have made very little progress over the past decade,suggesting that there are legacy issues,including deindustrialization,which are causing headwinds that result in diminished returns on investment.The implication is that,while fast-growing cities in emergin

184、g economies have the potential to create momentum in sustainable development,this will be much harder to achieve in cities that have completed their growth phase.At a country level and to maintain progress towards the SDGs,attention should be focused more on the cites lacking momentum,in addition to

185、 the high performers in our sustained momentum category.27MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProfitConclusion and recommendationsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arc

186、adis Sustainable Cities Index 2024ForewordProgressConclusion:Cities must accelerate progress toward a planet-positive future As we conclude this edition of the Sustainable Cities Index,we reflect on its evolution and the progress made so far.Our initial goal in 2015 was to provide a comprehensive as

187、sessment of cities sustainability performances,filling a crucial gap in quantifying urban sustainability.Over the years,we expanded the range of metrics we analyzed,incorporating new data,and deepened our understanding of urban sustainability.The SCI has aided our work with clients to deliver projec

188、ts across the globe that are enhancing sustainability and improving quality of life.However,despite these efforts,there remains a significant gap between the current status of cities and the targets set out in the SDGs for 2030.Nevertheless,we find hope in the pockets of progress,encouraging trends,

189、and success stories illustrated by the data.Progress toward a sustainable future relies heavily on the sustainability performances of our cities.Yet the SCI data consistently indicates that cities worldwide must do more.As we planned for SCI 2024,with the 2030 deadline approaching,we recognized the

190、critical need to assess the extent of cities real progress.Introducing the Progress pillar to the SCI has enabled us to compare current data with cities positions from a decade ago,when the SDGs were first established,providing insights into progress so far.Unfortunately,for many cities,progress has

191、 slowed,particularly those in the lower half of the overall Index.Its also clear that for top-ranking cities,maintaining progress becomes increasingly challenging as the easy wins are exhausted.As cities strive for sustainability,they encounter complex challenges and require substantial investments,

192、whether in renewable-centric power grids,retrofitting aging building stock with energy-efficient power systems,or addressing systemic biases hindering equality.Advancing progress globally necessitates robust collaboration between the public and private sectors.Many countries are experimenting with d

193、ifferent forms of collaboration,ranging from direct stimulus funding in the US and Europe,price support for investment in the UK and Europe,and investment in supply side capacity across many markets.The challenges we face will demand unprecedented levels of innovation and investment,and cities canno

194、t solve them in isolation.In conclusion,the Sustainable Cities Index serves as a tool for measuring progress,identifying areas for improvement,and fostering collaboration.As we move forward,it is essential to build upon the successes and address the challenges with urgency and determination.Only thr

195、ough collective action can we create sustainable cities that thrive and contribute to the achievement of the SDGs,ensuring a better future for all.28MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024The four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetP

196、eopleProfitProgressThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureForewordConclusion and recommendationsRecommendationsAfter analyzing this years SCI data,with an eye toward the 2030 deadline for the SDGs,we see six action areas upon which all cities should focus

197、 to drive accelerated progress towards these global goals.MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024The four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProf itProgress29The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sus

198、tainable futureForewordConclusion and recommendationsTo effectively address the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events,cities must prioritize multi-purpose infrastructure solutions that serve diverse community needs.Embracing nature-positive approaches is essential for paving the way t

199、oward a more sustainable future,acknowledging the vital interplay between our communities,the natural environment,and our built infrastructure.Roni Dietz Global Director Climate AdaptationRecommendation 1Adapting to climate change impactsCities face escalating threats from the impacts of climate cha

200、nge and extreme weather events,necessitating urgent action to bolster resilience and mitigate risks.Prioritizing robust disaster resilience plans,cities should focus on sustainable building design,integrated and multipurpose infrastructure,and balancing both green or nature-based solutions with trad

201、itional infrastructure like dams,levees,and dikes.Moreover,cities can enhance resilience against climate change and weather-related impacts by prioritizing several key measures.First,they should integrate climate change considerations into infrastructure planning,such as stormwater management system

202、s and flood barriers,to withstand climate-related risks.Additionally,promoting urban green spaces can improve air quality,mitigate urban heat island effects,and reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses during heatwaves.This is a key area that cities lacking momentum and cities with early momentum c

203、an make progress on.Enforcing stringent building codes that prioritize climate resilience for new constructions and renovations is also crucial.Lastly,greater collaboration between the public and private sectors is pivotal for developing comprehensive strategies for investing in and protecting commu

204、nities and infrastructure.Critically,city authorities should keep in mind that engaging communities in climate adaptation planning fosters resilience and empowers citizens to take proactive measures to protect their neighborhoods.MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities

205、 Index 2024The four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProf itProgress30The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureForewordConclusion and recommendationsRelated SDGs:31The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deli

206、ver a sustainable futureAdapting to climate change impacts/Case study:The Milestone ReservoirJust outside Washington D.C.,Loudoun County,Virginia faces water supply challenges due to its fast-growing population and reliance on the Potomac River.To address this,Arcadis is partnering with Loudoun Wate

207、r on a pioneering project.Were converting a retired rock quarry into the Milestone Reservoir,capable of storing one billion gallons of water,ensuring up to two months of supply for residents.This innovative solution enhances water resilience,mitigating risks during droughts or emergencies.With a new

208、 pumping station and withdrawal tunnels,the reservoir will optimize water quality and treatment flexibility.Recognized with a$10 million grant from FEMA,this project sets a precedent for securing clean drinking water and ensuring climate resilience in the region.Read more on A The Arcadis Sustainabl

209、e Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureRelated SDGs:32The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureAdapting to climate change impacts/Case study:Enhancing Torontos stormwater infrastructureThe people living in the City of Toronto recogniz

210、e the increased frequency and severity of storms due to climate change.Residents and businesses have experienced basement flooding,which has led to property damage and operational difficulties.In response,the city established the Basement Flood Protection Program.Arcadis is playing a key role in thi

211、s initiative by providing design,engineering,and construction services in the northern district of Etobicoke.Over a five-year period,the existing 1950s-era infrastructure will be upgraded to incorporate energy-efficient measures while minimizing disruption to residents and the natural landscape.By i

212、mplementing engineering design solutions,the project aims to significantly reduce the risk of flooding and its adverse effects on the area.The primary objective is to protect the community from urban flooding,ensuring the reliability of the water and wastewater infrastructure.Read more from A The Ar

213、cadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureRecommendation 2Transitioning to renewable energy sourcesAccelerating the shift to renewable energy sources is crucial to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.Despite the great progress that has been made in t

214、he past by cities with sustained momentum and cities with falling momentum,renewable energy initiatives can always be advanced and improved.Cities should invest in low-carbon infrastructure,such as smart local energy systems that use advanced technology to generate,store,and manage energy efficientl

215、y.Encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles and implementing policies to incentivize renewable energy production can expedite this transition.Collaborative partnerships between governments,businesses,and communities are essential to drive innovation and scale up renewable energy initiatives,pavi

216、ng the way for a sustainable energy future.Expanding the energy efficiency of buildings,transportation,and industries,enhancing public transportation networks,and spurring on the use of electric vehicles are all essential for reducing a citys demand for energy,which is also an important piece of the

217、 energy transition.These measures will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and establishing a more sustainable energy landscape for the future.33MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProfitProgressThe Arcadis Su

218、stainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024ForewordConclusion and recommendationsIts critical that we move forward rapidly with the energy transition in cities.Despite progress thats been made over the past decade,our cities still r

219、ely too much on fossil fuels and not nearly enough on renewable sources.From a technical standpoint,the energy transition is not so difficult.The most challenging bit is fostering broad-based,multilayered collaboration between the public and private sectors,which is necessary to make the transition

220、a reality.But here in Amsterdam,where I live,we have shown that this is possible when all of a citys stakeholders are aligned around the same mission:making the city much more sustainable by 2030.Carolien Gehrels Global Director Energy TransitionRelated SDGs:34The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 20

221、24:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureTransitioning to renewable energy sources/Case study:Johan Cruijff ArenAs solar panel arrayAmsterdams Johan Cruijff ArenA is home to the citys world-famous football club:Ajax.In 2010,a project was launched to transform the stadium into one of the worlds l

222、eading examples of sustainability and the use of renewable energy.As part of this effort,Arcadis experts helped design and manage the installation of a massive solar panel array around the entire roof of the stadium.The array now generates enough electricity each year to power around 270 Dutch house

223、holds,preventing 430 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.Read more from A The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureRelated SDGs:35The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureTransitioning to renewable energy sour

224、ces/Case study:Wallboxs EV charger plant in TexasMore than 136 million Americans live in places with unhealthy levels of air pollution.Vehicle exhaust fumes are a major contributor to this,making the transition to electric vehicles across the US a priority.However,the countrys scarcity of charging i

225、nfrastructure is delaying progress.Arcadis partnered with Wallbox to design and build their first EV charger manufacturing facility in the US.This facility is now up and running and is not only expected to deliver more than 500,000 charging units each year,“but it has also created green jobs in Arli

226、ngton,Texas.Read more from A The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureRecommendation 3Decarbonizing homes,facilities,and industriesCities play a critical role in achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by incentivizing efforts to decarb

227、onize homes,facilities,and industries.To achieve carbon neutrality,municipalities should leverage their regulatory powers to prioritize energy efficiency measures,such as implementing building codes and stimulating innovations for retrofitting structures with sustainable technologies.They should als

228、o remove any regulatory barriers standing in the way of decarbonization.The goal is to create a regulatory environment in which everyone(individual homeowners,asset management companies,and businesses of all kinds)can clearly see that decarbonization efforts are not only the right thing to do for th

229、e world but also from an economic standpoint.Cities lacking momentum should look to cities with sustained momentum to learn from the successful initiatives and policies they have in place to support collaboration.Encouraging industries to adopt sustainable practices,like recycling and waste reductio

230、n,can help minimize their carbon footprint.Supporting the development and adoption of clean technologies,such as carbon capture and storage,is also crucial for reducing emissions.Additionally,cities themselves own and operate many buildings.As such,they should be investing in renewable heating and c

231、ooling systems in their building stock.The use of digital solutions,such as AI,has the potential to help with these efforts,but they must be employed carefully given that they can also significantly contribute to carbon emissions.The key is to strike the right balance between innovation and adaptati

232、on.36MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProfitProgressThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureForewordThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024Conclusion and recommendationsWe

233、all know that cities need to decarbonize.That almost goes without saying.But as a city makes progress on this front,its critical that it does so in ways that are respectful of its cultural and historical identity.In this way,a city can maintain the essential characteristics that make its citizens fe

234、el they belong there.In the end,we must not lose sight of the reason we so urgently need to make this change:improving quality of life.Marjolijn VersteegdenGlobal Director Smart Sustainable BuildingsRelated SDGs:37The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureDe

235、carbonizing homes,facilities,and industries/Case study:Shaping a sustainable future in logisticsAs the largest logistics park in Australia,Moorebank Intermodal Precinct offers a great example of decarbonization efforts in infrastructure.It has been designed to revolutionize the transport and handlin

236、g of freight by shifting the focus from road to rail,helping Australia reduce transport-related emissions.From construction to operation,the projects carbon footprint has been minimized,for example,by using solar power to generate more than half the precincts energy requirements.The benefits for bot

237、h the community and environment are huge,with detailed modeling resulting in significant traffic reduction,increased safety,improved air quality,reduced noise and vibration,and the removal of an estimated 2.8 million tons of carbon emissions over the lifetime of the project.Read more from A The Arca

238、dis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureRelated SDGs:38The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureDecarbonizing homes,facilities,and industries/Case study:The Urban Woods in DelftRapid urbanization means cities need even mo

239、re buildings,so green design and construction will be critical to ensuring cities grow in a sustainable way.Action must be taken to cut new construction carbon emissions,with certain building materials such as cement having a large carbon footprint.In the Dutch City of Delft,the Urban Woods apartmen

240、t complex is being built with a wooden core,which drastically reduces the buildings embodied carbon.The Urban Woods will start its lifecycle with negative CO2 emissions.Through its wooden structure,solar panels,smart sensors,insulation,and subsequent 60%reduction in water usage,the complex will have

241、 a relatively small environmental footprint.The building also offers a new rental concept with a subscription model.Read more from A The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureRecommendation 4Enhancing mobility infrastructure and modes of transportationMobili

242、ty is a critical aspect of the quality of life in cities and analysis of the SCI data reveals that the quality of transport infrastructure is a major sustainability driver.Mobility is pivotal for city life,with transport infrastructure playing a significant role in sustainability.It influences envir

243、onmental health,social fairness,and economic prosperity,making investment in sustainable transport imperative for SDG attainment within 2,000 days.Cities must prioritize enhancing public transportation networks,offering accessible,efficient,and eco-friendly options like buses,trams,and trains.Promot

244、ing walking and cycling through pedestrian-friendly infrastructure reduces congestion and enhances public health.This is a key area that those cities lacking momentum could develop to drive progress.Encouraging the use of low-carbon vehicles,such as electric buses and cars,is vital for curbing emiss

245、ions and combating climate change.Providing incentives like subsidies and tax breaks,alongside developing charging infrastructure,can support this transition.Implementing smart transport systems with technologies like intelligent traffic management and real-time monitoring optimizes traffic flow,enh

246、ances safety,and minimizes environmental impacts.Additionally,by leveraging digital solutions,cities can introduce Mobility-as-a-Service(MaaS)platforms,streamlining multimodal journeys and promoting sustainable transport choices.MaaS platforms enable users to plan,book,and pay for multimodal journey

247、s,encouraging the shift towards sustainable and efficient transport options.However,cities also need to support resilient mobility infrastructure such as Mobility Hubs,which enable people to access services in a safe way through shared transport solutions,for example,e-bike hire or carsharing clubs,

248、and are linked to public transport options.These mobility hubs can be created in a nature-positive manner that promotes urban green spaces.Ensuring equitable access to transport for all residents,including marginalized groups and those with disabilities,fosters inclusive and sustainable cities.Inves

249、tment in expanded public transport in underserved areas and fare subsidy programs will promote social equity and accessibility.39MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProfitProgressThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:

250、2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureForewordThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024Conclusion and recommendationsTransport equity and climate solutions are not mutually exclusive.We need to ensure that people are not disadvantaged by transport access to services like health,education,and wor

251、k,while still operating within the constraints of the planet.This means we can use new transport technologies to provide access to services through low-cost and low-emission solutions,such as cycleways and e-bikes,or through more efficient use of electric transit powered by digital solutions like De

252、mand Responsive Transport(DRT).This new technology can also be used at airports around the world to help people and goods get to and from the airports,as well as using e-mobility solutions airside.In the future,we may also see electric and hybrid aircraft,which will further reduce emissions.Simon Sw

253、anGlobal Director for New Mobility&Airport HubsRelated SDGs:40The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureEnhancing mobility infrastructure and modes of transportation/Case study:Faster commutes and a greener future with TfLs Northern Line ExtensionSustainable

254、 mobility can drive progress across multiple pillars,as shown by Transport for London(TfL).In 2015,TfL embarked on a monumental project to extend the iconic Northern Line to improve connectivity across the city and rejuvenate neglected areas.With a budget of over 1 billion,the project involved the c

255、omplex task of tunnelling under a densely populated city.Arcadis role ensured seamless synchronization between engineering,tunnelling,and rail systems activities.The Northern Line Extension cut travel times between the Battersea and Nine Elms area to the City and West End by 17 minutes a 50%decrease

256、.The project also stimulated the development of around 25,000 new jobs and more than 20,000 new homes.Read more from A The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureRecommendation 5Addressing the affordability crisis in citiesCities must prioritize addressing th

257、e affordability crisis to ensure equitable access to essential services and opportunities for all residents.This is a particular area for progress that cities at risk of stalling should focus on.The expansion of affordable housing stock in cities is a vital aspect of this work but is subject to many

258、 challenges ranging from constraints on investment that often follow the introduction of rental controls in cities,to the extreme cost of land in markets where the private sector is the main provider.In developing their housing policies,cities need to achieve a careful balance between active partici

259、pation as a developer and housing provider,and effective regulation of land markets,planning,and delivery.Ensuring affordability in public transportation through the effective operation of networks,route expansions,and where appropriate,fare support,will be crucial for improving access to cities for

260、 all residents.Developing the economic capacity of cities through job training programs and small business support will promote growth and provide further opportunities,job creation,improved access to services,and reduced inequality.However,development should not be at the expense of existing commun

261、ities and although cities will always be dynamic and subject to change,the emphasis should be on maintaining and creating inclusive and resilient communities.If the affordability crisis is to be resolved,it will require city-specific solutions delivered by the public and private sectors working coll

262、aboratively.Cities can share expertise and solutions but ultimately,progress toward the SDGs and more equitable,resilient,and sustainable urban environments will be driven by local and national initiatives.MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOveral

263、l resultsPlanetPeopleProf itProgress41The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureForewordThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024Conclusion and recommendationsThe long term sustainability of a city depends on its ability to offer quality of life to all its c

264、itizens.Quality of life does not,of course,equate to affordability but affordability is an important part of it.Cities will not long retain the broad base of citizens that they require to sustain a vibrant society and economy if those citizens do not feel that they can live their best lives there.Wi

265、thout that broad base of citizens,cities stop working properly,culture and community wither and the race to the bottom commences.Elements of the city may perform well for specific often historic reasons but such cities inevitably lose out in the long run to their more affordable,more equitable count

266、erparts.Peter HoggLondon City Executive and UK Cities DirectorRelated SDGs:42The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureAddressing the affordability crisis in cities/Case study:The New York City Housing Authoritys State of Good Repair challengeArcadis is prov

267、iding construction management as agent services for several New York City Housing Authority(NYCHA)boiler and roofing replacement projects.The boiler projects will provide reliable heat and hot water services at 47 NYCHA buildings housing over 9,400 NYC residents.The roofing replacement projects will

268、 eliminate leaking and add significant insulation to the roofs at 23 NYCHA buildings housing over 4,600 NYC residents.We are also working with the Housing Authority to establish a historical cost database across NYC public agencies,including the NYC Department of Design and Construction and NYCHA.Th

269、is effort will standardize the way capital projects are budgeted,leading to more effective deployment of city funds.Read more from A The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureRecommendation 6Spurring on digital and technological innovationIn the race to achi

270、eve the SDGs within the remaining 2000 days,cities must harness digital and technological innovation to tackle pressing sustainability challenges and navigate the complexities of our increasingly interconnected world.From smart infrastructure and data-driven decision making to AI-powered sustainabil

271、ity solutions,cities can harness technology to optimize resource management,enhance resilience,and improve quality of life for residents.Embracing digitalization enables cities to develop new ways of addressing sustainability challenges,from reducing carbon emissions to enhancing disaster resilience

272、.The digital transformation is changing the way we understand and interact with the physical world and can contribute to achieving the SDGs.At a macro level,large-scale asset management and decision analytics technologies are enabling asset owners to aim investments toward programs that have a highe

273、r probability of meeting their specific goals,such as achieving net zero.At a more focused level,intelligent building technologies such as networked sensors and advanced control systems can optimize operations in ways that reduce negative impacts.Moreover,technology can also play a significant role

274、in enhancing the user experience.Digitalization facilitates collaboration between public and private sectors,fostering partnerships to co-create and implement innovative solutions.By creating ecosystems of innovation and entrepreneurship,cities can unlock new economic opportunities while driving sus

275、tainable development.To spur digital and technological innovation,cities should prioritize investment in digital twins,open access data,and collaborations with other providers.Collaborative platforms and knowledge-sharing networks can facilitate cross-city learning and the replication of best practi

276、ces to accelerate progress towards the SDGs.As we navigate the remaining 2,000 days on the road to 2030,all cities regardless of their current standing must strive for progress.This roadmap will look different depending on a citys starting point,but by embracing innovation and collaboration,cities c

277、an unlock new pathways to achieve the SDGs and build resilient,inclusive,and sustainable urban centers for generations to come.MethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProf itProgress43The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024

278、:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureForewordThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024Conclusion and recommendationsDigital technologies,when implemented with purpose,are a significant enabler for society to come together to solve problems and achieve big goals,like the SDGs.Digital twins,asse

279、t management systems,and sensors are giving us the ability to meet sustainability challenges head on.Collaborative technologies allow for a broader understanding of how digital transformation can lead toward our collective sustainability goals and provide us with constant feedback and course correct

280、ion advice.Leveraging analytics and artificial intelligence introduces us to combinations of solutions that have not even been considered,while at the same time helping to reduce biases in decision making.The design,implementation,and operation of digital technologies has tremendous potential to sig

281、nificantly contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.Bruno PetersIntelligence Portfolio Sales Director PlacesRelated SDGs:44The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureSpurring on digital and technological innovation/Case study:Optimizing curb space in the Cit

282、y of Toronto with CurbIQTo drive sustainable growth,cities must make efficient use of space.Like most cities around the world,the City of Toronto is grappling with new and shifting demands on its curb space.Disruption from rideshare companies and emerging trends in mobility are making it more import

283、ant than ever to understand how curb space has been designated and what regulations apply.By digitizing curbside regulations,Arcadis CurbIQ solution helps city officials better understand how their curbs are currently working and gives them the tools to improve operations in the future.These insight

284、s drove the preparation of the City of Torontos visionary Curbside Management Strategy,which outlines more than 50 unique potential pilot projects involving innovative parking and loading solutions.Read more from A The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureM

285、ethodologyThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024 builds on a legacy index first published in 2015.Now comprising of 100 global cities,the 2024 Index incorporates a range of new metrics,indicators,and cities,and measures activity across four pillars,ranking each city based on the results.The four

286、pillars are Planet,People,Profit,and Progress.The combined city-level sustainability scores for each pillar reveal the relative,cumulative performance of the selected 100 global cities.Our approach when selecting the metrics,indicators,and pillars that underpin the SCI research was guided by the not

287、ion that cities are only truly sustainable when they have natural environments that are healthy and thriving;when local authorities support the quality of life of their communities;and when shared economic and social value is a priority.The four pillars within the Index are each made up of metrics t

288、hat provide data on specific themes.The Progress pillar was calculated using selected metrics from across the other three pillars that could be tracked over 10 years*.All metrics and all pillars are equally weighted.Some of the metrics within the Index are available at the city level and some are on

289、ly available at the country level.Each pillar has been constructed to prioritize city,state,and province-level data to ensure sufficient differentiation for cities within a given country.Some metrics are a combination of both city and country-level data across the 100 cities.In these instances,city-

290、level data was prioritized,subject to availability.Each metric has a unique original scale.To allow for direct comparison,each has been standardized to a score of between 0 and 1,where 0 represents the worst performance and 1 the best(taking care to transform these in cases where lower original-scal

291、e values indicate better performance,such as PM2.5 air pollution exposure).The data was adjusted for outliers to ensure measurable variability across the majority of the 100 cities.As with almost any Index of this size,it is necessary to impute data for cities within the SCI where the primary data s

292、ources cannot provide up-to-date information.In some cases,the Index will infer city data from the national data.*Air pollution metric tracked over a period of five years.45Sustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProfitProgressConclusio

293、n and recommendationsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024ForewordMethodologyIndicator nameMetrics measuredAir pollution Annual mean exposure to PM 2.5 air pollutionDrinking water and sanitation People using at l

294、east basic drinking water services Proportion of wastewater flows safely treatedEnergy Share of renewable energy in energy production(including nuclear)Electricity consumption/useNatural disaster resilience Direct disaster economic loss as a%of GDP Climate hazard risk(probability and consequence of

295、hazard)Green spaces Green spaces(%of city area)Population with access to open spaces(%)Greenhouse gas emissions CO2 emissions(Mt/GDP/Capita)Energy source and capacity(MW)Green policy Commitment to climate Emissions neutral,positive,or net-zero targetsSustainable mobility EV chargers per 1,000 inhabi

296、tants Number of shared bicycles per 100,000 cyclists Share of newly registered EVs as a%of newly registered vehicles Sustainable transport modes as a%of all modesWaste management Waste treated as a%of total waste Population served by municipal waste collection(%)Food waste(household,out-of-home,reta

297、il-kg/annum)Indicator nameMetrics measuredPublic transport services Quality of transport infrastructureEducation Female educational attainment(%at least upper secondary)Health Physicians per 1,000 inhabitantsIncome inequality Gini coefficientAir pollution Annual mean exposure to PM 2.5 air pollution

298、Drinking water and sanitation People using at least basic drinking water servicesEnergy Share of renewable energy in energy production(including nuclear)Income and living standard Change in annual living standard(%,three year average)Employment Female labor force participation rate%Indicator nameMet

299、rics measuredPublic transport services Quality of transport infrastructure Modal split%of public transportAffordability Cost of living Monthly price of 1 bedroom apartment in the city center(USD)Standard public transport fare(%of GDP/month/capita)Homeless per 100,000 inhabitantsCrime Homicide rate p

300、er 100,000 inhabitants Theft rate per 100,000 inhabitants Safety when taking public transportCultural offerings Public libraries per 100,000 inhabitants Number of venues in the city centerEducation Female educational attainment(%at least upper secondary)PISA mean score for math,reading,and scienceHe

301、alth Life expectancy(at birth)Infant mortality per 1,000 live births Physicians per 1,000 inhabitantsIncome inequality Gini coefficientWork-life balance Average annual leave(days)Average annual hours worked Paid maternity leave(weeks)Paid paternity leave(days)PlanetPeopleProfitProgressIndicator name

302、Metrics measuredAccess to reliable electricity Quality of electricityQuality of internet Median mobile download speedEase of doing business Ease of doing businessEconomic development GDP per capita Number of publicly listed companies headquartered in the city Total market capitalization of firms hea

303、dquartered in the city($/capita)Income and living standards Change in annual wage%Change in annual living standard(%,three-year average)Purchasing Power(GDP/capita adjusted for PP)Employment Number of job openings per tertiary educated inhabitants Female labor force participation rate%Unemployment r

304、ate%Governance and digital services Citizen participation indices around data-enabled servicesTransport infrastructure City connectivity Congestion(hours lost per year)Ride share fleet size(per 1,000 inhabitants)Average wait time(minutes)46Sustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustain

305、able Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProfitProgressConclusion and recommendationsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024MethodologyForewordSustainable Cities Index 2024OverallCityPlanetPeopleProfitProgress1A

306、msterdamOsloParisAmsterdamJakarta2RotterdamCopenhagenViennaSan FranciscoKinshasa3CopenhagenBerlinAthensDallasChengdu4FrankfurtLondonWarsawStockholmWuhan5MunichRotterdamSeoulDublinGuangzhou6OsloAmsterdamPragueChicagoShanghai7HamburgFrankfurtTokyoHoustonBeijing8BerlinMunichOsloZurichTianjin9WarsawHamb

307、urgEdinburghNew YorkShenzhen10LondonEdinburghHamburgSeattleRotterdam11SeoulBrusselsCopenhagenTorontoAmsterdam12StockholmStockholmBrusselsCalgaryAthens13EdinburghGlasgowStockholmSingaporeLisbon14ParisManchesterRigaRotterdamWarsaw15DublinBirminghamManchesterCopenhagenBudapest16ViennaViennaSydneySeoulW

308、ellington17BrusselsAntwerpMelbourneLos AngelesMacau18SingaporeLos AngelesDublinFrankfurtSeoul19ShanghaiParisGlasgowVancouverKuala Lumpur20BeijingLeedsMadridPhiladelphiaBerlin21ZurichSan FranciscoLisbonHong KongHanoi22TokyoNew YorkPerthMunichBangkok23GlasgowMarseilleBarcelonaPerthMexico City24Shenzhe

309、nRomeShanghaiShanghaiMunich25PerthWarsawLeedsBostonSingaporeOverallCityPlanetPeopleProfitProgress26WellingtonBostonBerlinPhoenixCopenhagen27LisbonRigaBeijingWashingtonHamburg28BudapestHong KongLyonOsloPerth29AntwerpLyonLondonLondonTokyo30ManchesterZurichBudapestAtlantaFrankfurt31LyonBarcelonaShenzhe

310、nBeijingSantiago32MelbourneGenevaGuangzhouMelbourneSao Paulo33SydneySeattleRomeSydneyBrisbane34PragueMadridFrankfurtNew OrleansAntwerp35San FranciscoLisbonBirminghamGenevaMelbourne36VancouverSingaporeMunichMiamiBrussels37GenevaDublinBrisbaneParisSydney38BrisbanePragueVancouverShenzhenLyon39Hong Kong

311、BudapestMilanWarsawGlasgow40BirminghamMacauTorontoWellingtonEdinburgh41ChengduTokyoAntwerpBaltimoreDublin42MacauSeoulAmsterdamHamburgVienna43LeedsWellingtonTaipeiTaipeiMarseille44WuhanVancouverRotterdamDenverPrague45RigaMilanOttawaPittsburghBirmingham46GuangzhouWashingtonWuhanEdinburghManchester47Ma

312、rseilleBrisbaneTianjinBrisbaneLondon48New YorkChicagoSingaporeDetroitDelhi49TorontoDenverMacauOttawaHyderabad50MadridPhoenixMarseilleTokyoLeeds47Sustainable Development GoalsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024The four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProfitProg

313、ressConclusion and recommendationsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureForewordMethodologySustainable Cities Index 2024OverallCityPlanetPeopleProfitProgress51AthensPhiladelphiaChengduTampaBengaluru52CalgaryBogotaZurichBrusselsZurich53Los AngelesAtlantaW

314、ellingtonBerlinGeneva54BarcelonaTampaCalgaryLyonLima55MilanOttawaGenevaMilanParis56BostonDetroitIstanbulViennaRiga57RomeSydneyHong KongWuhanBarcelona58ChicagoMelbourneKuala LumpurGuangzhouIstanbul59OttawaBaltimoreMumbaiPragueMadrid60SeattlePittsburghHanoiBudapestRio de Janeiro61TianjinPerthDelhiGlas

315、gowVancouver62TaipeiTorontoKolkataChengduMumbai63DallasCalgaryCairoAntwerpOttawa64PhiladelphiaRio de JaneiroBengaluruMarseilleSan Francisco65WashingtonShanghaiHyderabadMadridMilan66PhoenixMiamiBangkokRigaStockholm67HoustonBeijingSantiagoLisbonRome68AtlantaBuenos AiresJakartaManchesterKolkata69Kuala

316、LumpurAthensBostonMacauDenver70DenverDallasPittsburghTianjinBuenos Aires71DetroitShenzhenHoustonLeedsChicago72PittsburghChengduBuenos AiresKuala LumpurNew York73BaltimoreMexico CityChicagoBirminghamBaltimore74TampaTaipeiNew YorkRomeLos Angeles75JakartaIstanbulDetroitBarcelonaWashingtonOverallCityPla

317、netPeopleProfitProgress76MiamiCape TownSan FranciscoBangkokPhiladelphia77BangkokManilaTampaAthensHong Kong78New OrleansSao PauloSeattleMexico CityDetroit79HanoiNew OrleansLos AngelesSantiagoMiami80IstanbulMumbaiSao PauloJakartaJohannesburg81SantiagoWuhanPhoenixHanoiCalgary82Mexico CityHoustonDenverI

318、stanbulPittsburgh83MumbaiBangkokWashingtonLimaToronto84Sao PauloCairoPhiladelphiaManilaAtlanta85DelhiBengaluruAtlantaMumbaiDallas86Buenos AiresSantiagoBaltimoreSao PauloBoston87BengaluruLagosDallasBuenos AiresPhoenix88HyderabadTianjinNew OrleansDelhiLagos89Rio de JaneiroKuala LumpurLimaHyderabadTamp

319、a90LimaLimaMiamiRio de JaneiroNew Orleans91KolkataKolkataNairobiNairobiHouston92BogotaGuangzhouRio de JaneiroCairoSeattle93ManilaHanoiKarachiJohannesburgBogota94CairoDelhiManilaBengaluruCape Town95LagosHyderabadBogotaKolkataTaipei96KinshasaNairobiLagosBogotaOslo97Cape TownJakartaMexico CityLagosMani

320、la98NairobiJohannesburgCape TownCape TownKarachi99JohannesburgKinshasaJohannesburgKinshasaNairobi100KarachiKarachiKinshasaKarachiCairo48Sustainable Development GoalsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024The four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProfitProgressConcl

321、usion and recommendationsThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureForewordMethodologyMethodologySustainable Development GoalsThe four pillars of the Sustainable Cities IndexOverall resultsPlanetPeopleProfitProgressConclusion and recommendationsThe Arcadis S

322、ustainable Cities Index 2024:2,000 days to deliver a sustainable futureThe Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024ForewordAbout ArcadisArcadis is the worlds leading company delivering data-driven sustainable design,engineering,and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 36,

323、000 architects,data analysts,designers,engineers,project planners,water management,and sustainability experts,all driven by our passion for improving quality of life.As part of our commitment to accelerating a planet positive future,we work with our clients to make sustainable project choices,combin

324、ing digital and human innovation,and embracing future-focused skills across the environment,energy and water,buildings,transport,and infrastructure sectors.We operate in over 30 countries,and in 2023 reported 5.0 billion in gross revenues.Arcadis.Improving quality of life.Connect with usJohn Batten Global Cities DirectorE Simon RawlinsonHead of Strategic ResearchE ContactArcadisGlobalArcadisGlobalArcadisArcadisGlobal