Copenhagen
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Why Copenhagen?
Ranked number one in the European Green City Index in 2009, Copenhagen has consistently maintained both national and municipal governments that support strong sustainable development.
Copenhagen Facts
Population: 504,000
GDP per head, PPP: € 43,640
CO2 emissions per head: 5.38 tonnes
Energy consumption per head: 80.63 gigajoules*
Percentage of renewable energy consumed by the city: 18.76 %
Total percentage of citizens walking, cycling or taking public transport to work: 68 %
Annual water consumption per head: 147 m3
Share of waste recycled: 23.61 %