Sustainable Cities - Siemens

European Green City IndexMadridCopenhagenBratislava Athens DublinEuropean Green City IndexMeasuring your city’s ecological performanceIt’s all very well talking about sustainability,but in the end a big slice of being sustainablefor a city means being ecologically sustainable.How do you know where your citystands? For the first time, Siemens, in cooperationwith the Economist IntelligenceUnit (EIU), has created a methodology tomeasure the current environmental performanceof a city as well as its commitmentto reducing its future environmental impactby way of ongoing initiatives and objectives.The resulting index, called the EuropeanGreen City Index 7 , is independently researched,which distinguishes it from otherstudies in this area. 30 individual indicators– some qualitative, some quantitative –across eight categories are taken into accountper city. Cities are ranked using atransparent, consistent and replicable scoringprocess. The relative scores assigned toindividual cities (for performance in specificcategories, as well as overall) are unique tothe index and allow for direct comparisonbetween cities.To start with, we initially applied our methodologyto 30 European cities. Althoughproblems abound even here, where mostcities are mature and environmental awarenesstends to be high, encouraging trendsare emerging. All had lower CO 2emissionsper capita than the overall EU average.As for the problems: acceptance of publictransport is still far from satisfactory; nearlyone in four liters of water consumed is lostthrough leakage; renewable energy’s shareof total energy consumed is just 7.3 percent.A long way from the EU’s stated goalof 20 percent by 2020. Clearly, there is noroom for complacency with so many issuesstill unaddressed. Much hinges on behavioralchange. This, however, is often difficultto influence as cities customarily havelittle leverage to induce citizens, companiesor even levels of government to modifytheir actions or policies.One example in this encouraging areacomes from London. The city has introduceda congestion charge to reduce vehicletraffic, while investing heavily in the expansionof the public transport and bicyclenetwork to encourage people to use greenmodes of transport.p• Nitrogen dioxide• Sulfur dioxide• Ozone• Particulate matter• Clean air policies• Water consumption• System leakages• Wastewater system treatment• Water efficiency and treatment policies• Green action plan• Green management• Public participationin green policyAirqualityWaterEnvironmentalgovernanceCO 2IndexWaste &land use• Municipal waste production• Waste recycling• Waste reduction policies• Green land use policies• CO 2 intensity• CO 2 emissions• CO 2 reduction strategyTransportEnergyBuildings• Use of non-car transport• Size of non-car transport network• Green transport promotion• Congestion reduction policies• Energy consumption• Energy intensity• Renewable energy consumption• Clean and efficient energy policies• Energy consumption of residential buildings• Energy-efficient buildings standards• Energy-efficient buildings initiatives8 Sustainable Cities Sustainable Cities 9

Toward the FutureParisToward the FutureOur best efforts must be directed toward improving cities everywhereIt’s not for nothing that the 2010 Expo inShanghai runs under the theme of “BetterCity, Better Life”. Cities are the key to a sustainablefuture, and Siemens is eager totake its unique portfolio of sustainabletechnology into battle and assist cities intheir effort to create sustainable livingspaces for the 21st century and beyond.We are pleased to have been given the opportunityto showcase some of this technologyin the China Pavilion, situated rightat the center of the Expo site. We haveequipped the Pavilion, one of the five permanentstructures on the site, with someof our most advanced green technology.From converter cabinets to lighting andfire detection, the Pavilion is packed full ofour most energy-efficient products. TheShanghaiinnovative power distribution equipmentincludes low/medium voltage switchgear,a low voltage control box and the convertorcabinet, all of which contribute to energysavings of up to 50 percent. Addedbenefits are extremely low operating costs,a compact design and the recycled materialsfrom which the components are made.World leading “green” Siemens Osramlighting technology, including LED modules,provides the illumination, architecturallighting and other componentswhich last 15 times longer and are 80 percentmore efficient than conventionalbulbs. To make sure all the building’s systemsrun at optimum performance, wehave installed our APOGEE building automationsystems, featuring the latest tech-nology geared toward monitoring air quality,heat and water supply, fire detectionsystems etc. This centralized approachguarantees energy savings and operationalefficiency.TEChnOlOgy PAvES ThE WAyT O WA rd SuSTAInABIlITySiemens operates at the very forefront ofsustainable technology and we would liketo give you an overview of where we thinksustainable technology will be going overthe next years. We will focus on the threemain areas for sustainability in cities: energy,transport and buildings.EnErgySmart grid. Promoting a newly conceivedand administered power supply grid. Fromcentralized and decentralized powersources interacting with fluctuating energysources like wind and solar, to the intensificationof energy trading and transparencyfor consumers, Smart Grid solutions holdmany challenges. The proven Siemens Energyportfolio includes all the major SmartGrid technologies which are ideal for powerutilities facing growing pressure who seekSmart Grid solutions to modernize theirgrids. Central to this is our position as worldleader in HVDC (high-voltage direct-current)technology which lies at the heart of thepower transmission needed for the implementationof visionary smart grids.e-Car. Along with automotive engineering,the electric mobility focus is on theinteraction between vehicles, the powergrid, and the technologies needed forstoring and bidirectionally transmittingenergy derived from renewable sources.Siemens takes a comprehensive approachinvolving not only automotive engineeringbut also systems for connecting vehiclesto the power grid. Here, both thecharging process and communications arebeing addressed.10 Sustainable Cities Sustainable Cities 11

AirportsEnergyThe “green and efficient airport” of the future is about much more than optimizedindividual parts of the airport. Siemens can help design the architecture, technologyand logistics for environmental compatibility. Our products and systems incorporateecological concerns – featuring environmentally compatible, healthfriendly,recyclable materials and low resource consumption.AirportsTotally Integrated Power (TIP) technology platform comprises tools and supportfor planning and configuring as well as products and systems for powerdistribution systems. Communication-capable modules interface them withhigher-level management systems, affording noticeable savings potentialthroughout an entire project cycle – from investment to operation.HarborsWaterOur Siharbor solution, based on the Siplink DC transmission system, enablesships docked in port to connect to land-based power grids. As a result, dockedships no longer have to use diesel generators, which produce exhaust, soot,fine dust and noise. Siharbor saves fuel and reduces air and noise pollution.HarborsWaterEnergySIWA includes all services related to water – from design and planning to implementation,as well as services for complete water treatment and purificationplants. SIWA means a critical advantage: consistently high water qualityand lower fresh water usage with high product quality.BuildingsFinancingSustainable green building strategies require technologies that facilitate informationmanagement and increase operational efficiency. Our solutionsand services cover the entire life cycle of facilities, enabling them to benefitfrom the latest green technologies, and to reduce their carbon footprint whileimproving indoor air quality and energy efficiency.Public AdministrationFinancingSports VenuesWe offer various financing options from lease financing to structured loansas well as managed services. Then there’s our flexible, usage-basedfinancing for equipment investments, such as pay-per-use schemes. Our servicescover the management of financed assets as well as end-of-term issues,including logistics, equipment servicing and remarketing.Sports VenuesFor cities, eGovernment is the way forward. We support the modernizationand transformation of government by combining our extensive process expertisein the public sector with our solid experience in the computing sector. Weplant the seeds of future cost-effectiveness and improved service quality.HealthcareFrom our Green + hospitals to the latest in imaging, therapy, healthcare IT ordiagnostics, Siemens is committed to making the healthcare sector moreefficient while increasing quality. Advanced imaging technologies, trackingsoftware for specimens and the latest in building technology are just some ofthe areas we are active in.BuildingsPublic AdministrationSecurity and SafetyTransportSports and event venues challenge urban infrastructures in many ways. Fortheir integration into the urban infrastructure they require highly sophisticatednetworked solutions both inside and outside the area. Siemens deliversworld class event solutions as part of its long term global commitment to driveforward the boundaries of technological innovation.Security and SafetyAt the frontier of our security solutions, our Siveillance portfolio combines innovativecommand and control systems, intelligent software-based video analyticsand security management, thereby providing highly effective securitysolutions for intervention forces, critical infrastructure (power plants, airports,etc.), corporate customers and buildings.TransportFor more information:www.siemens.com/citiesHealthcareSiemens' cutting edge “Complete Mobility” solutions meet the challenges ofgrowing global population, rapid urbanization, climate change and resourceconversation. With “Complete Mobility” we offer integrated solutions forurban and inter-urban transportation and logistics, affording significant benefitsfor people, industry and the environment.

Our Portfolio for Sustainable CitiesDue to its greater efficiency, the world’s mostinnovative gas turbine saves fuel and thus aroundtonsof CO 2per year.40,000This is equal to the CO 2emissions of 10,000 carswith an annual mileage of 20,000 kilometers.london Array wind farmRecently, Siemens was awarded the contract to connect the London Array windfarm situated in the Thames estuary to the power grid. We will provide theelectrical equipment for two offshore substation platforms, which are to beinstalled right at the wind farm. The substations bundle the power generated bythe 175 Siemens wind turbines before it is transported via high-voltage subseacable to the coast. This is also an important step in preparing London’s power supplyfor the 2012 Olympics’ challenges.Our Portfolio forSustainable CitiesEnergyIndividual action and technological advances generate big savingsCities account for 75 percent of global energydemand and generate 80 percent of allgreenhouse gas emissions. Meeting theever-growing energy demands of businessesand private households without increasingCO 2emissions beyond any acceptablelevel is one of the main challengescities face today. Sustainable energy can bethought of in terms of technologies that enablemanagement of demand, more efficientuse of energy and more efficient andcleaner generation of power.Managing demand will require tamper-resistantcontrol and security systems such asdistribution monitoring and secure paymentdevices as well as power plant protection.Efficiency and reliability can be sup-ported through hybrid devices that can dealwith multiple power sources and variablevoltages/amperages, and through intelligentpower grid management.Sustainable energy means finding a balancebetween a secure supply, affordability andenvironmental impact, not forgetting thatboth the number of applications and our consumptionof electricity will continue to grow.There is also the increasing scarcity of naturalresources, which calls for a reduction in ourconsumption of these resources and energy.Siemens has a unique environmental portfolioof green products and solutions which areavailable today to help cities reduce theirenvironmental footprint. Our innovative gasturbine, the world’s largest, now implementedat E.ON’s Combined Cycle PowerPlant in Irsching, is a case in point. To meetthe growing demand for power, an intelligentand flexible grid infrastructure will be essential.Fluctuating feed-in from renewable energysources completely changes the traditionaltopology of the grid – and thereforealso changes the way such grids are managed.In the future, power generation will followconsumption, rather than vice versa.A recent Siemens study on London foundthat if all recommended technology leversavailable today would be applied, the city’soverall emissions could be reduced by 44percent by 2025. In energy, just as with allother aspects of sustainability, behavioralchange can make a real difference; eachmegawatt avoided is the cheapest and cleanestway to cut emissions and save resources.However, behavioral change is not an easyfeat to achieve. Cities must also leverageall technical possibilities for increasing energyefficiency.p16 Sustainable Cities Sustainable Cities 17

Our Portfolio for Sustainable CitiesThe new Oslo Metro cars use30% lessenergythan their predecessors and are madeout of 95% recyclable material.MST lisbonThe “Metro sul do Tejo” trolley line in Lisbon covers 13 km of track, 19 stations andpossesses 24 trains. This complete rail solution was put up by Siemens in four years– “just in time”. It is equipped with our innovative hybrid energy storage systemSitras® HES which allows it to run for 2.5 km without touching an overhead contact.Furthermore, energy costs are reduced by up to 30 percent and the vehicle producesabout 80 percent fewer CO 2emissions compared to conventional operation.TransportThe lifeline of any city, public transport is a critical component of sustainabilityWhen asked, city administrators overwhelminglycite transport as the most urgent infrastructureinvestment to enhance their city’ssustainability. This is for two reasons: Citiescannot function without a fast, efficient andaffordable system of mass transit. A city ingridlock is a city that loses billions of dollarsworth of productivity over the year. Also, theuse of private vehicles is one of the maincontributors to CO 2emissions, which citiesare eager to curb.Our “Megacity Challenges” 8 study showedthat stakeholders usually prefer incrementalimprovements to the transportation system,such as adding new lines to existing net-works, rather than outright spending on newtransport projects. Showcase projects aretaking a back seat, and 33 percent of stakeholdersquestioned favored reorganizing orrevitalizing the existing infrastructure.Transport is a big field and the obstacles toimproving a city’s situation often seem prohibitive,lack of resources (funding) firstamong them. However, new technologywill often pay for itself over a surprisinglyshort time. With its “Complete Mobility” solutions,Siemens has answers to the challengesof growing global population, rapidurbanization, climate change and resourceconservation.”Complete Mobility” stands for efficient mobilitysolutions for an integrated traffic systemthat move people and goods economically,quickly and safely. For more on this, see our“Sustainable Urban Infrastructure – ViennaEdition” 9 study, available on the internet. In acity context, we offer integrated mobility solutionswhich make traveling on public transporteasy, safe and – most importantly – anattractive option. With transport especially,behavioral change is all-important.A city can order the most energy-efficienttrains, buses or trams, fit all signals withLED technology – saving up to 90 percent inenergy costs – and make sure stations areusing the latest in building technology. Ifpeople still prefer to use their cars, these effortsmay save energy, but CO 2emissionsand congestion will go unchanged.Siemens has all the necessary experienceand expertise for making public transportan attractive option, saving cities moneyand reducing their ecological footprint asthey go along.p18 Sustainable Cities Sustainable Cities 19

Our Portfolio for Sustainable CitiesAirportsExponentially growing air traffic must be complemented by sustainable development on the groundWith air travel expected to continue its recentgrowth rates, airports are facing severalchallenges: handling the ever-increasingnumber of passengers, freight, and baggagerates in an efficient and cost-effective way aswell as creating environmentally friendly solutionsand products, plus satisfying the risingsecurity standards required worldwide.Our efficient and green solutions mean airportsand airlines are optimally prepared foran economically successful and green future.Siemens is one of the few companies in theworld to offer a comprehensive green portfolioof products, solutions and services for allairport-related processes.Our experience and know-how lie in theareas of efficient baggage and freight handling,passenger information services,green airport consultancy, security andStuttgart Airportsafety as well as building management systems,transportation equipment, energy efficiency,operation and maintenance. Anenergy-efficient baggage handling systemcan save around 10 percent CO 2emissionsalone. Installing energy-efficient solutionswill enable airports to grow on a CO 2neutralbase. CO 2reductions of individual solutionsrange from 10 to 100 percent by usingrenewable energies.pAt Stuttgart Airport, energy efficiency measures implemented by Siemens havehelped cut the energy bills by 40 percent. We operate on the basis of values calculatedfrom the counting pulses of roughly 500 water meters and 400 heat and coolingmeters. The set points as well as the controller settings from the automationand field level are also documented and processed by the airport’s energy managementsystem. The calculations are so precise they rely on hourly values to assess theefficiency of the system.SIHARBOR solutionHarborsGlobal commerce and hence supply of citiesis strongly dependent on the movementof shipping containers, which carry about95 percent of the world’s internationalcargo in terms of value. Harbors are allabout efficiency and speed as well as securityand safety. Additionally, environmentallyfriendly operations and cost optimizationare of growing importance.35%generatesless CO 2 and around97% less nitrogen oxideGoods traffic in a globalized world relies on state-of-the-art harborsthan the emissions produced when using the ship’s diesel engines.We offer a wide portfolio of technologiesand services, ranging from intermodal logisticsand terminal solutions to vessel andship automation and propulsion.For supply chain security, Siemens providessolutions for port and container securitylike Command&Control, IntelligentVideo or Screening&Scanning. Ports havegreat energy saving potential: this is whySiemens has invested in R&D for innovativesolutions, from environmentallyfriendly shoreside power supply to energysaving crane drivers for shipyardsand terminals.p24 Sustainable Cities Sustainable Cities 25

Our Portfolio for Sustainable CitiesSports VenuesMore than sports arenas, these buildings can be at the heart of sustainable eventsHealthcareA growing market with plenty of room for efficiency improvementsMajor events, from the Olympics and WorldCup Soccer, to congresses and other culturalor sports events increasingly serve as a triggerfor investments and infrastructure improvements.Sports venues themselves areoften regarded as a catalyst for the overallredevelopment of a given city district, includingnew residential and office space,retail facilities and parking, etc.Our experts can come up with sustainableand scalable solutions for meeting thechallenges of such urban growth. Siemensoffers a comprehensive portfolio of productsand solutions in the fields of securityand safety, transport and airports, sportsand non-sports facilities, hotels, environmentaltechnologies, energy, healthcareand IT & communications.For sports venues we have a fully integratedportfolio, “Stadium & Arena”, butour other portfolios such as “Green” Energy& Lighting, Safety & Security, Information& Communication and Traffic Control allcontribute to making major events sustainableas well as leaving a city with a positivelegacy embodied by sustainable infrastructure.pWhen it comes to sustainable infrastructure,the big challenge in healthcare is theunification of ecological and economic demands.Siemens supports its customers inmeeting these demands and prepares themfor the future with Green+ Hopsitals. AndGreen+ Hospitals solutions mean more thansaving energy and lowering emissions: theyhelp optimize efficiency and increase quality.We plan entire hospitals from scratch,from building management to precisiondiagnostics and patient asset tracing. OurIntegrated Healthcare solutions, coveringmedical imaging, laboratory diagnostics,therapy systems and healthcare IT, enableyou to gain significant workflow improvementsand provide high quality care.Innovative technologies support a facility’sclinical and financial success with savingsof up to 25 percent on installation costs,power requirements and construction byintegrating efficient building technologies,IT and communication solutions. Green+Hospitals counteract your rising healthcarecosts.pAround3,500,000a year could be saved through the use of modernlighting management.kWh ofenergyAmerican heart Institute, nicosiaIn Nicosia, Cyprus, Siemens is delivering a turnkey solution for the region’s first“green” hospital. The private American Heart Institute (AHI) is building newpremises, which aim to obtain up to 80 percent of their energy needs from renewablesources. The institute is relying on Siemens for green building technology, ourend-to-end diagnostics portfolio and intelligent IT solutions to make the founders’vision of a sustainable hospital which provides excellent care a reality.26 Sustainable Cities Sustainable Cities 27

Our Portfolio for Sustainable CitiesFinancingSport venues, Airport.Cutting-edge developments need bold financing initiativesAcross the world, funding requirements forinvestments in public infrastructure will increaseover the next few years. In 2007,Siemens Financial Services (SFS) calculatedinvestment requirements of 15 trillion Eurosover the next 20 years, drawing on GlobalInsight data on the healthcare, energy,transportation and water fields. Where willthe money for these much-needed investmentscome from? The significance of equityinterest through public-private-partnerships(PPP) is expected to increase by 20percent by 2010. The importance of lease financingis expected to grow by 19 percent.Private financing partners are not a cure-allfor empty government coffers but the integrationof private experts can lead to efficienciesthat will make projects commerciallyviable. Cooperation between thepublic and the private sector covers a widebase of investments as well as spectacularlarge-scale projects. We offer Asset Finance& Leasing, Project & Export Finance,Contracting & Partnerships as well as insuranceand investment management to makesure your city can afford to take the rightsteps to sustainability.pWindy Flats wind farm, Washington StateWindy Flats wind farm in Washington State is currently one of the largest suchprojects in the US. Siemens Financial Services has just extended a credit line of$ 178 million to Windy Point Partners II, LLC, which will be used to expand the existingfarm. Once completed in 2010, the wind farms will supply more than 110,000households with energy. For a customized financing plan, SFS Inc. worked closelywith Siemens Energy. With this new line of credit, additional Siemens wind turbinesare to be purchased and existing lines of credit refinanced.Cutting edge technological advancescan bring cities up tothrough increased cost effectiveness.Public AdministrationEver more complex administrations demand adaptable solutionsCity administrations around the world areespecially hard hit by increasing urbanizationand the challenges of sustainability.While citizens’ expectations are rising, officialsare wrestling with complex, constantlychanging and interdependent challenges.They will have to respond to thesechallenges in a resource-efficient way.eAdministration, the Virtual City Hall and25% savingsthe City Cockpit are the result of over 40years of experience in providing a fullrange of innovative solutions to governmentand city authorities.eAdministration supports these bodieswith robust back-end solutions that allowthe city to operate efficiently. The VirtualCity Hall allows citizens and businessesto access a full range of services anytime,anywhere, at their conveniencewhile the City Cockpit will help the cityadministrations manage and improve theperformance of their cities though amodern management information anddecision support system. Citizens aresure to enjoy the up to 30 percent reductionin response time.p28 Sustainable Cities Sustainable Cities 29

LondonCities of all shapes and sizes are the focusof this brochure for a reason: if we cantake cities toward a sustainable future,mankind will have a sustainable future onthis planet. The challenges are many, theobstacles are high, but the technology totackle the problems already exists. Behavioralchange is ultimately critical, buthuman inertia sometimes stands in the wayof our best intentions. Modern technologycan guide citizens toward this requiredchange without infringing on their liberties.We should put it to use wherever possible.At Siemens we strive to develop more intelligentproducts and solutions to make citiestruly sustainable living spaces, places wheredreams can come true, where successfullives can be lived and where climate changeis effectively combated without infringingon people’s liberty. Let us help you makeyour city truly sustainable.pAll studies mentioned in this brochure can be ordered online. Go to www.click4business-supplies.de5 Sustainable urban Infrastructure London Edition – a view to 2025 Article number: A19100-F-P126-X-76006 Sustainable urban Infrastructure Munich Edition – paths towards a carbon-free future Article number: A19100-F-P135-X-76007 European green City Index Assessing the environmental impact of Europe’s major cities Article number: A19100-F-P152-X-76008 Megacity Challenges A Stakeholder Perspective Article number: A19100-F-P111-X-76009 Sustainable urban Infrastructure Vienna Edition – Role Model for Complete Mobility Article number: A19100-V901-B108References:1 see e.g. Global Footprint Network at http://www.myfootprintnetwork.org2 http://www.citylimitslondon.com/download.htm3 Ecological Footprints of Canadian Municipalities and Regions, by Jeffrey Wilson, Mark Anielski, 20054 THE ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT OF BERLIN (GERMANY) FOR THE YEAR 2000, by Jens Pacholsky.5-8 see studies abovePhoto of ’Windy Flats Wind Farm’ (p. 28) by Cannon Power Group30 Sustainable Cities

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