Rotterdam Programme On Sustainaibilty and Climate Change 2015-2018

Making
sustainability
a way of life
for Rotterdam
Rotterdam Programme on
Sustainability and Climate
Change 2015-2018
Making
sustainability
a way of life
for Rotterdam
Rotterdam Programme on
Change 2015-2018
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Preface
Making sustainability a way of life for Rotterdam
Y
ou have before you the The consequences of climate change will in turn
new 2015-2018 Rotterdam increasingly affect the personal lives of Rotterdams
Programme on Sustainability citizens. Flooded basements and quays are no longer
and Climate Change, entitled the exception. In the past few years, we have developed
Making sustainability a way of life and implemented several solutions in Rotterdam to
for Rotterdam. The programme drain and manage the excess water resulting from
is the result of a platform that increasingly frequent incidents of extreme rainfall. In so
was presented to a large number doing, Rotterdam has secured a unique position in the
of citizens and stakeholders of world and has become the role model for other delta
Rotterdam and to which they cities. Over the next four years, we will continue to invest
contributed their ideas. After all, sustainability ambitions our expertise in finding new solutions, generating more
cannot be achieved in isolation. This document describes cross-border trade for Rotterdam-based businesses, thus
projects and measures that the City of Rotterdam intends benefitting from the additional job opportunities created
to implement over the next few years. We will continue by this sector.
to challenge everyone to put forward their ideas and
initiatives to help Rotterdam develop into a sustainable We will continue to focus on energy efficiency and new,
city. Numerous initiatives have already been launched and clean energy sources such as solar and wind energy. By
we have achieved a great deal. However, there is still a 2030, we will be generating more renewable energy than
lot to do if we want to reach the goals we have envisioned the citys current total consumption. One of the strategies
for the city. Therefore, over the next four years, we will we will use to achieve this is the use of residual industrial
continue to combine our efforts and commit to the cause. heat. Eventually, and by 2030, 150,000 homes in the
city will be heated using this heat source. By the end of
Over the course of the programme, we intend to bring the municipal term of office, at least 10,000 homes will
home the importance of sustainability to the people of be connected, resulting in greater home comfort and a

Rotterdam. We will do so on both a large and a small considerable reduction in energy consumption.
I try and focus my We need to take a scale, in the port as well as in the residential districts.
It is beyond dispute that Rotterdam, being the largest The port and industrial complex of Rotterdam are the
efforts on elements of more intelligent approach port in Europe, should take the lead in countering the beating heart of the Dutch economy and a driving force
adverse effects of climate change. During these four of job creation for Rotterdam and its surroundings.
sustainability that I can to preserving our planet years, however, we will invest more in projects in the The challenge is to keep innovating and investing
city, the immediate environment in which we live of the in innovative and clean technologies. Rotterdam is
control. earth. citizens of Rotterdam, since they are entitled to a healthy, the laboratory where new technologies are invented,
attractive and green city. We will invest in clean air, dry tested and applied in cooperation with businesses and
feet and lower energy bills to ensure that the Rotterdam universities. We will continue to encourage and enhance
Programme on Sustainability and Climate Change will this quality to ensure that these new technologies attract
Astrid Brison Dagmar van Doorn benefit all those who live and work in Rotterdam. new companies and new investments to our region as
well as creating numerous new jobs. This is to ensure
We will be taking further steps to improve the air quality that the environment close to the port and industrial
in Rotterdam. Extra funds have been set aside for this complex remains safe and healthy, and that in future, the
purpose. We will do this by promoting cleaner traffic, complex will continue to serve as the driving force of job
installing more electric vehicle charging stations, and creation it has been since time immemorial.
by further improving the quality of our own vehicle fleet
as well as that of the shipping industry by using cleaner
fuels. We can all chip in and do our bit by choosing to Yours sincerely,
travel by bike or public transport for short trips. Better
bike paths and sheds and public transport interchanges Pex Langenberg
will encourage people to leave their cars at home. This Alderman Councillor responsible for sustainability,
will help us to free up the road network together, exercise mobility and culture
more and improve the quality of the air we breathe.
Contents
Making
sustainability a way
8 What do the 10
citizens of Rotterdam
Aims for making 14
Rotterdam a
Aim 1: 20 Aim 2: 34 Aim 3: 48
of life for Rotterdam think about sustainable city Green, healthy and Cleaner energy at A strong and
sustainability? resilient city lower costs innovative economy
Survey 11
Consultation 12
Participation 12 Clean air 21 Energy savings for 35 Opportunities for clean 49
residents technology
More green spaces 23
01 02 03 Dry feet 27
Energy savings for 39 Stronger competitive position 50
entrepreneurs due to energy efficiency
Sustainable areas 31 Energy savings for 41 Frontrunner of the circular 53
entrepreneurs economy
Being a good 59 Cooperation 63 Practical aspects 67
role model of implementation Wind energy benefits 42 Development of the 54
Promoting sustainability 63 bio-based economy
The sun as a source 45
Green buildings 59 requires a joint approach Organisation 67
of energy Cleaner transport and 55
Sustainable procurement 60 Lobbying 63 Funding 67 logistics

Clean vehicle fleet 60 Exchanging knowledge 63 Communication 70
Adapting the Rotterdam 64 Measuring and 70
Climate Initiative evaluating progress
Clean Tech Delta 64
07 08 09 04 05 06
Making sustainability
a way of life for
1. Rotterdam
In Rotterdam, we are committed to achieving a pleasant, green and safe city. We
experiment and innovate, and we seize every opportunity for economic growth. By
investing in sustainability for the benefit of and, most importantly, in partnership with the
people of Rotterdam, we aim to create a healthier, more resilient city for all those who live
and work in Rotterdam. Our objective is to provide better air quality, lower energy bills and
more jobs. This is described in the #Kendoe municipal programme.
O
ver the next few years, the Rotterdam Programme We have asked the people of Rotterdam, its institutions
on Sustainability and Climate Change will focus and businesses what sustainability means to them and
on subjects that directly affect the people of what they feel is important here. The conclusions of
Rotterdam. The focus will shift from reducing CO2 this survey are presented in Chapter 2 and serve as
emissions to cleaner air, enhancing sustainability, cleaner starting points for the new Rotterdam Programme on
energy and energy efficiency (reducing burdens on Sustainability and Climate Change 2015-2018 entitled
business), dry feet, and a greater awareness of how we Making sustainability a way of life for Rotterdam. Our
mange natural resources. goal is to turn Rotterdam into the inspiring example to
other delta cities in the world that are going through
We have achieved great progress in recent years. We a sustainability transition. This is explained in further
have earned a position as global trendsetter when it detail in
comes to water management and delta technology. Chapter 3. In addition, we are committed to three
An extensive heat network has been developed in the overlapping ambitions for 2030:
residential districts that now supplies industrial residual
heat to numerous households. A network of electric 1. We are committed to a green,
vehicle charging stations has been built. Innovative healthy and resilient city.
and remarkable projects have received incentives and
encouragement. Over a brief period of time, these 2. We invest in cleaner energy at lower costs.
developments have turned Rotterdam into an inspiring
example to other European cities as regards electric 3. We aim to build a strong and innovative economy.
transport. Bargemen use quayside power for their river
vessels. Within the space of four years, Rotterdam has Chapters 4, 5 and 6 outline the work schedule for 2015-
managed to leverage the 26.5 million sustainability 2018. Following the consultation period, we will be adding
budget, generating a total of over 400 million in campaigns and projects to these Chapters as suggested
sustainable investments in the city and port complex. by residents and other stakeholders in the city. Being a
good role model. Chapter 7 lists all the campaigns that
Our agenda is now firmly embedded in the city. the municipal organisation itself will be launching for the
Sustainability has been readopted as a municipal priority, purpose of further enhancing the sustainability of our
in line with the ambitions as set out in the City Vision, own operations. The organisation of the new 2015-2018
the Urban Development Framework and the Port Vision Rotterdam Programme on Sustainability and Climate
2030. This is the framework for new policy development Change and the anticipated funding are described in
such as the Rotterdam Mobility Agenda and the Strategic Chapter 9.
Policy Document on Air Quality. The new Rotterdam
Programme on Sustainability and Climate Change
takes us further along our chosen path of investing in
innovation and experiments. We are doing this together
with the people of Rotterdam as well as businesses,
institutions, civil society organisations and NGOs in
the city and the port. We team up with our partners in
the Rotterdam Climate Initiative and Clean Tech Delta
to encourage investment, promote innovation and help
create more employment opportunities.
What do the citizens of
Rotterdam think about
2. sustainability?
with various stakeholders and experts to scrutinise the
Survey Consultation details of the entire programme. The discussion of the
consultation document at the economy, port, mobility and
T
he attitude of the people of Rotterdam towards In order to enhance the initial draft of the Rotterdam sustainability (EHMD) committee meeting was part of this
and awareness of sustainability are the basis Programme on Sustainability and Climate Change, a second round of consultations and the RCI Council were
of a programme that is designed to benefit the number of community input sessions were held with asked for their feedback on the programme.
community of Rotterdam. In December 2014, a survey1 residents and representatives of relevant organisations
was conducted to gauge the Rotterdam publics (civil society organisations, NGOs, residents All the reactions have been included in this document.
perception of sustainability and to find out what efforts associations, housing associations, independent workers Some reactions were included in the text as soon as they
they themselves make towards achieving this goal. The and small businesses) to discuss themes including came in, while others required further cooperation on
results of the survey are summarised below. Green spaces and water, Air quality, and Energy certain elements. These matters have been discussed
conservation, heat and renewable energy. The general in meetings or have already been fleshed out in specific
Sustainability is important to the people of Rotterdam conclusion is that everyone is in favour of a combination commitments with (ongoing) projects.
Over three quarters of Rotterdams inhabitants feel of large-scale measures that ought to be mainly initiated
that it is important to pay attention to sustainability. A by the government and the business community, The reactions we received in this second round of
similar proportion agrees that investment in sustainability and very tangible projects in which the municipality consultations show that:
promotes a healthy and resilient environment in which we involves residents and challenges them to make a
live. One third of the population consider sustainability to personal commitment, thus emphasising the personal There is wide public support for the goals adopted
be a hype. responsibility of the people of Rotterdam. Citizens expect by the Rotterdam Programme on Sustainability and
the government to promote awareness and to ensure that Climate Change and the commitment to the various
Some of the people of Rotterdam already make a citizens initiatives receive support as they implement themes;
conscious effort towards sustainability, but would like them.
to do more A number of parties feel that Rotterdam could
Four out of every ten citizens of Rotterdam are currently We also met with various companies, knowledge show greater ambition as regards their approach to
consciously engaged in sustainability. In addition to institutions, NGOs, and civil society organisations. sustainability;
energy-related efforts such as setting the thermostat to
The people of Rotterdam are They applaud the municipality for making sustainability
a lower temperature and providing the home with double committed to sustainability and a priority again. They emphasised the importance of Citizens and companies are very interested in the
glazing, people mention waste separation, using the collaboration between the main partners in Rotterdam, as opportunities offered by solar panels and greenery
bike more often and minimising the use of plastic bags
expect the municipality to adopt well as proper coordination with The Hague and Brussels. on roofs;
as the efforts they are making towards sustainability. a more active policy to support They argued in favour of a clear ambition, a clear dot
Themes that are most closely related to the immediate on the horizon for a cleaner and healthier Rotterdam The majority of area committees would be more than
environment in which we live are considered most
their efforts. with a strong economy. The latter requires a proper willing to help implement sustainability measures in
important. Additional municipal measures are desirable in balance between reinforcement of the economy through their respective areas;
every area. energy savings and modernisation on the one hand, and
attracting and supporting a new type of business in the There is a great need for information and advice on
One quarter of Rotterdams population would like to step field of clean technology on the other hand. improving the level of sustainability as well as on
up their sustainability efforts. Lack of time, resources a proper dialogue regarding the implementation of
and knowledge, however, prevent them from doing Following publication of the programme in the form of a measures such as the development of wind farms;
so. The City of Rotterdam can promote sustainability consultation document, a second, intensive round was
efforts further by providing the people of Rotterdam organised. Using the programme as a basis, over 100 There is no objection to challenging the market to
with information as to how they can achieve a higher parties in and around the city were asked for a detailed contribute initiatives. This should be facilitated;
impact here. If people are better informed, sustainability response. The responses we received (over 60) have
efforts will often take less time. Citizens of Rotterdam been summarised in the appendix entitled Making There are concerns about the environmental impact
predominantly search the Internet for information about sustainability a way of life for Rotterdam. This appendix (air quality and noise) of certain major development
sustainability. also includes a summary of four large meetings on the projects.
programme. This appendix is only available in Dutch. In
collaboration with LOKAAL and Nationale These items will be addressed as the programme is being
1
Source: Blauw Research BV, n= 760, December 2014 Nederlanden, AD/RD hosted an election debate on implemented.
Aim 2. The municipality hosted a discussion meeting
people of Rotterdam to participate in the Rotterdam 1. Offer sustainable solutions and improvements in the
Participation Programme on Sustainability and Climate Change as immediate environment in which Rotterdams citizens
well as in other programmes (440,000 available for live.
Understanding the needs and views of residents and sustainability and mobility solutions). The Air Quality
local businesses is important not just in preparing the City Lab is another example. At the request of the 2. Offer Rotterdam citizens more knowledge
Rotterdam Programme on Sustainability and Climate municipality, residents came together to share their ideas and information on sustainable solutions and
Change. The input of the people of Rotterdam is to improve the air quality at s-Gravendijkwal. Their good improvements.
essential, particularly when implementing a programme. ideas and drive have resulted in a City Lab that embraces
Involving residents and entrepreneurs in projects ensures a much wider focus than s-Gravendijkwal alone. This is 3. Promote and support initiatives of the people of
that the municipality attracts additional expertise from how participation leads to greater commitment. Rotterdam and ensure that they can participate
the city and that they know exactly what the people personally.
and companies need. Apart from substantive input
for projects, this raises additional awareness about 4. Reinforce cooperation in the city between the
sustainability among the people of Rotterdam. The Guiding principles for the municipality, institutions and companies.
constructive involvement of residents and business
owners helps build support and confidence. programme 5. Build up close bonds and maintain a dialogue with the
central government and Brussels.
Rotterdam is rife with good ideas that can benefit the
city, ideas that are worth implementing. Experimenting, Based on the results of the consultation with the people 6. Ensure that new branches of industry are attracted to
innovating and giving the people of Rotterdam more of Rotterdam and stakeholders, we have established the the city and the port, such as clean technology.
power are top priorities for the incumbent City Council. following guiding principles for the programme:
CityLab010 is a municipal programme encouraging the
Aims for making
Rotterdam a sustainable
3. city
The Rotterdam Programme on Sustainability and Climate Change focuses on accelerating
and upscaling activities that will make Rotterdam healthier and more future-proof for
everyone during the current municipal term of office. This involves activities that the
municipality itself will pursue, but also, and specifically, activities that citizens, companies
and organisations in Rotterdam will undertake. Targeted support and smart combinations
will help us bolster these activities.
Our aim for 2030

Rotterdam is the inspiring example to other delta cities around the world going through
a sustainability transition.
The people of Rotterdam live in an Rotterdam generates more Rotterdam is a city with an efficient
attractive, green city with a great renewable energy than the citys and clean port complex, making it
quality of life and clean air. We use current total power consumption. the European centre of the bio-
mobility solutions that have minimal The city and the port complex have based and circular economy. One
impact on air quality, travelling by forged a successful partnership of the ways we achieve this is by
bicycle, public transport or electric in this area, and the residual heat using our waste as a resource for
T
vehicles. This is a city that is safe recovered from the port heats and manufacturing new products and hese three ambitions form the basic principles for terms of a greener, healthier and economically stronger
and functions properly even in cools at least half of all homes and generating energy. On a global the Rotterdam Programme on Sustainability and city of Rotterdam during this municipal term of office.
extreme weather conditions. Despite buildings. Renewable solar and wind scale, Rotterdam is at the forefront Climate Change. They overlap and by tackling To this end, several themes have been defined for
more and heavier rainfall and higher energy plus energy savings will result in the field of water management them head on in a single programme, we reinforce every aim, each with their own specific goals. Alderman
water levels, we keep our feet dry. in lower energy bills for Rotterdam and delta technology. This places their implementation and create logical combinations of Langenberg is responsible for the sustainability portfolio
citizens by 2030 than they would the economic Clean Tech cluster in measures. In doing so, we aim to set a good example and therefore for a large part of this programme.
have been without this renewable a solid position as one of the pillars as the municipality by implementing measures in our Achieving these ambitions and goals requires the
energy transition. The roofs of of the Rotterdam economy. own organisation and on our own property that will save commitment of the entire municipality and City Council.
municipal buildings will be greenified energy and contribute to better air quality. Furthermore, Alderman Eerdmans is responsible for implementing
and used to generate solar energy every spatial change should result in an improvement in measures relevant to the theme of More green
wherever possible. the quality of the environment in which we live. This will spaces. The themes of Sustainable areas and Energy
help us avoid new bottlenecks in the area of air quality savings for residents are within the scope of Alderman
In brief: In brief: In brief: or noise pollution, while at the same time ensuring that Schneiders portfolio. The themes that are part of Aim 3,
the environment in which we live contributes to the A strong and innovative economy, are divided between
attractiveness of the city and the health of the people of Aldermen Langenberg and Struijvenberg. Councillors
We are committed to We invest in cleaner We aim to build a strong Rotterdam. Visser and De Jong will each manage the portfolios
a green, healthy and energy at lower costs and innovative economy relating to energy conservation in sports clubs and
resilient city The target for achieving each of these ambitions is 2030, schools. Further details on these aims are given in the
and the performance of activities with a focus on this next few Chapters.
long-term ambition should have an immediate effect in
Aim 1 Aim 2 Aim 3
A green, healthy and Cleaner energy at lower Strong and innovative
resilient city costs economy
Ai
In order to create a healthy, green The use of more types of clean, Strengthening the existing economy
1
A green, healthy
m
and future-proof city, we will be renewable energy and energy while at the same time attracting
Aim
investing in the following themes: savings will have a cost-cutting effect new, clean technology companies. and resilient city
2
over time on energy prices. We will Offering space for the next
achieve this through: economy, by pursuing the following - Clean air
themes:
- More green spaces
- Dry feet Cleaner energy
Clean air: optimising Energy savings for Opportunities for clean - Sustainable areas at lower costs
sustainable mobility aimed residents: the programme technology: promoting the
at less-polluting vehicles in entitled Acceleration010 will clean technology industry in - Energy savings for residents
the city centre and growing tackle energy consumption in Rotterdam. - Energy savings for entrepreneurs
use of bicycles and public rented as well as in owner- - Industry as a source of heat
transport. occupied homes. Stronger competitive - Benefits of wind energy
position due to energy - The sun as a source of energy
More green spaces: Energy savings for efficiency: developing
increasing the quantity and entrepreneurs: by carrying large-scale infrastructure for
diversity of useful plants and out energy scans, we can recovering industrial residual
vegetation in (and around) show small and medium- heat, steam and CO2.
the city. sized (SME) owners exactly
where and how they can Frontrunner of the circular
Strong and
Dry feet: a combination save energy and money. economy: Rotterdam as the innovative economy
of flood management and hub in the circular economy.
strengthening the citys Industry as a source - Opportunities for clean technology
resilience. of heat: expanding the Development of the bio- - Stronger competitive position due to
number of connections to based economy: aimed at energy efficiency
Sustainable areas: adopting the industrial heat grid of the green chemistry, green fuels - Frontrunner of the circular economy
standard frameworks and district heating network. and other biomaterials based - Development of the bio-based economy
sustainability goals for every on second- and following
- Cleaner transport and logistics
spatial development project. Benefits of wind energy: generation resource and
honouring our ambitious residual flows.
agreements with respect to
Rotterdam as a wind-win Cleaner transport and
area, directly benefitting the logistics: greater use
people of Rotterdam. of LNG and hydrogen in
The sun as a source

transport and logistics.
Aim 3
of energy: facilitating
expansion of the application
of solar energy.
I practise guerrilla gardening,
removing pavement slabs and planting
flowers to help save the planet.
If I asked my brother, he could take me to
my internship by car, but I take the conscious
decision to travel by bike.
Hans Swart Kamar Rahbi
Aim 1: Clean air
Green, healthy and resilient city
O
ur ambition as regards air quality is quite a the reduction in the concentration of elemental
The people of Rotterdam live in an attractive, green This means that we reduce exposure to challenging one. The people of Rotterdam live, carbon due to road traffic (average of 0,75 g/m3)
city with a great quality of life and clean air. We polluted air, enhance biodiversity, greenify work and relax in a clean and healthy city. The must be accelerated to 40 per cent (as compared
use mobility solutions that have minimal impact on the city while at the same time improving impact of traffic on the health of Rotterdams citizens to 2014). The overall EC concentration now hovers
air quality, travelling by bicycle, public transport flood management and reducing the risk of is minimal. The city is easily accessible even though around 1,5 g/m3;
or electric vehicles. This is a city that is safe flooding. These efforts will open up more traffic is restricted. The air in Rotterdam is clean and
and functions properly, even in extreme weather space for cyclists and pedestrians. We take causes minimal health problems for residents. Cycling, the municipal vehicle fleet must be 25% cleaner;
conditions. Despite more and heavier rainfall and specific measures to improve the quality of the walking and using public transport are the best ways to
higher water levels, we keep our feet dry. environment in which we live. Examples include get around the city. Traffic passing through the city is the use of bicycles at the measuring points around the
the cycle paths and shelters, expansion of the emission-free. This means a huge improvement in the city centre must have increased by 10%.
In brief: we
are committed to a green, low emissions zone, electric vehicle charging quality of living conditions, turning Rotterdam into an
stations, a clean fleet of municipal vehicles, attractive city for residents, visitors and business owners Sustainable mobility as a solution
healthy and resilient city measures concerning navigation and green alike. To achieve these targets and to turn Rotterdam into a city
river banks. Further examples include the with clean air, we need to take a number of measures.
intelligent design of residential districts and Rotterdam has a serious air pollution problem. Several A proposal containing a set of measures in addition to
buildings, the landscaping of public spaces locations in the city fail to meet the European air quality the previous package (which included the scrappage
with the emphasis on green spaces and water standards for nitrogen dioxide (NO2). The Netherlands scheme and the ban on lorries at s-Gravendijkwal)
and sustainable renewal of the urban and has a direct link between decisions on spatial planning has been included in the Strategic Policy Document on
regional traffic and transport policy. and European standards. This poses yet another risk in Air Quality. The measures are designed to achieve an
the procedures for spatial development plans. Rough ongoing reduction in the exposure to elemental carbon as
calculations show that up to over 50% of all traffic would well as a reduction in NO2 concentrations. This requires
have to be eliminated in order to remove all Rotterdams (structural) changes, for which preference is given to
NO2 bottlenecks over the next year with measures that measures of a generic, source-oriented nature. The main
we ourselves can take. The impact on society would be source within the urban area is motorised traffic. Hence
unacceptable, especially in view of the fact that it would the approach predominantly focuses on more sustainable
have to be reduced as early as next year. mobility. We aim to achieve this by means of measures
which include the following:
Even more important is the fact that the air quality in
the city contributes significantly to the frequently poor The existing low-emissions zone must be expanded
health of the people of Rotterdam. The main culprit so that the most polluting cars can be banned from the
behind this poor health is soot (Elemental Carbon, or EC), zone. This expansion may be defined either in terms
and this can be largely attributed to traffic emissions. of geographical locations or types of vehicle (such as
The challenge Rotterdam faces is to reduce traffic soot lorries, vans, and cars) and the environmental features
emissions soon. In addition to this challenge, Rotterdam of these vehicles (Euro class).
must take firm action to reduce the background
concentrations of air pollution by teaming up with other Traffic circulation in the city must be highlighted in the
large cities, the province and central government. These urban mobility plan. The urban mobility plan will reflect
concentrations come from Europe, the Netherlands, and choices that are made in traffic circulation with respect
the Rijnmond region (including glasshouse horticulture, to bicycles, public transport, and cars; choices that are
manufacturing industry, the shipping industry and made with an emphasis on a healthy, habitable and
motorways). economically prosperous city. The principal idea is to
reduce motorised traffic in the city centre over the long
The Mayor and Aldermen have set targets for air quality. term and to have cars park in carparks instead of next
By 2018: to the curb. This will help us to create more space for
cyclists, pedestrians and public transport. This is the
principle of a City Lounge: the car is a guest here.
Facilitating choices for the people of Rotterdam that In line with the national aim concerning electric
are consistent with a healthy lifestyle with regard transport and Rotterdams leading position in this
to mobility and encouraging them in this. This may respect, the number of electric vehicles can increase
include providing information on quick and easy cycle to at least five thousand by 2020. By 2025, we should
routes, promoting the use of Park & Ride facilities, and have at least twenty-five thousand.
continuing the successful scrappage scheme.
Please note: the topics of air quality and sustainable
Providing attractive Park & Ride facilities. This will mobility are important elements in Rotterdams
help to reduce car use in the urban area and will have sustainability approach.
a positive effect on the reduction of harmful traffic The Rotterdam Programme on Sustainability and
emissions. The Parking Plan proposes measures that Climate Change will coordinate policy, communication
will further enhance convenience for this using the and monitoring. The phrasing of the measures and
P&R facilities. their implementation will be described separately in
the Strategic Policy Document on Air Quality and
Promoting the use of public transport by improving the Rotterdam Mobility Agenda. A separate budget
the quality of transfer options and the layout of is available for this purpose (air quality approach,
interchange locations, as well as the connection to 11.7 million, as part of the Urban Layout programme,
bicycles and cars (increase in the number of bicycles Environmental Product).
available under the Bike Rental membership scheme
[OV-fietsen] and extension of this facility to metro
stations; Park & Ride facilities). The objective is to
achieve 2% growth in public transport during the Important to Rotterdam (93%), EC breakdown (%)
current municipal term of office. importance of municipal attention

to this theme (75%).
- As part of the Beter Benutten (Optimising Use) Abroad
programme, we team up with other stakeholders Rest of the
Netherlands
to invest in quality improvements at the Blaak and 51% of Rotterdam citizens travel by bicycle Traffic
Alexander interchanges. whenever they have the opportunity Industry
Shipping
- As part of the Beter Benutten (Optimizing Use) 43% use tram, bus or metro whenever they Consumer
programme, Rotterdam examines, in cooperation with have the opportunity
MRDH (Metropolitan Region Rotterdam-The Hague),
whether it is possible to increase the average speed of 20% have bought or drive efficient cars Relative breakdown into sources of EC, 2013. The size of
trams 23 and 25 and the express tram in Alexander. the pie chart represents the concentration of EC in the air.
- Research should be conducted into whether traffic The responsibility for cleaner air is mainly delegated to the
control systems at important public transport corridors Dutch central government and the corporate sector, even
can give more priority to trams. though twenty per cent feel that the municipality has a greater
responsibility for this. The people of Rotterdam regard
- Research should be conducted into options for the measures taken by the municipality on this theme as
making the public transport network more robust and insufficient. For instance, according to Rotterdam citizens,
for moving towards multimodal access to economic it would do no harm for the municipality to add a little more
development locations. coercive muscle by pedestrianising a number of areas,
banning polluting cars or lorries from the city centre, and
- In concert with MRDH and RET, we want to invest in holding companies or factories to account for pollution. Even
maintenance and, wherever possible, improvement of free public transport was mentioned as an option.
high-quality bus, tram, and metro services.
- Participation in the innovative sustainability solutions

action campaign of public transport in the metropolitan
region.
More green spaces
Important to Rotterdam (88%), importance
of municipal attention to this theme (75%).
R
otterdam as a green city is an attractive and - Removing tiles from the garden will help drain
76% of the total roof surface
resilient city where people love to live, work and off rainwater, thus reducing the pressure on the
in Rotterdam is flat
relax. Greenification is an important municipal sewerage system in extreme weather conditions.
priority (portfolio of Alderman Eerdmans, responsible for In conjunction with the Schieland and Krimpener-
39% are willing to take measures against
safety, enforcement and public spaces). It brings people waard Higher Water Board and the municipal Green
flooding, such as installing a green roof
together, inspires them to go out and explore and creates Team, we organise annual Green Do Days (Tiles
and removing tiles from the garden
healthier living conditions. Joining hands to improve the out, plants in campaign). The focus on these days
green quality of the neighbourhood contributes to the is on district greenery. Plants are distributed and
peoples resilience and to the quality of life in the neigh- information is provided. The objective is to remove
The City of Rotterdam is considered to be primarily
bourhood. bricks and tiles from as many square metres as
responsible for this theme. People expect the municipality
possible. We will set a good example ourselves by
to take a more active stance in efforts to install and maintain
In and around Rotterdam we have a myriad of wildlife engaging in activities in public open areas.
green places in the city. There is a fairly general perception
habitats and places of natural beauty to enjoy. They ran- - Wall gardens, or vertical gardens, not only brighten that green spaces increasingly need to make way for new
ge from large parks to concealed gardens in courtyards up the streets but also prevent the wall from war- developments. By being more careful with existing green,
and on roofs, from nature conservation areas in the city ming up too much during extremely hot days. The open spaces or by adding more green spaces, we may be able
to small beaches by the waterside and from monumental installation of wall gardens is encouraged by means to change peoples opinions.
trees to baby trees. Rotterdam is greener than you think, of a brochure and an active policy in conjunction
but there is always room for improvement. Together with with the area development organisation and dis-
the people of Rotterdam, we will give the city what it trict-based intermediaries.
deserves: an even greener appearance. We will actively
- Green roofs enhance Rotterdams green appeal
involve citizens in creating more green spaces, ensuring
and absorb excess rainwater. Green roofs are
that everyone is inspired, motivated and eager to get Perception of neighbourhood green
necessary to keep our feet dry, particularly in
started. spaces in 2013
brick-dominated areas such as the city centre and (such as lawns, trees and parks)
old urban districts. In addition, green roofs save
In the period leading up to 2018, we will engage in activi-
energy (keeping homes cooler in summertime) and insufficient presence
ties including the following:
double the life of the roof. Furthermore, they en-
hance the citys biodiversity. The target is to install
Together with residents, we will plant more flowers and
40,000m2 of green roofs every year, in partnership
shrubs in the brick-dominated districts of Oude Noor- perception: neutral or varying
with the water boards. The tools we use to achieve
den, Nieuwe Westen/Middelland, Tarwewijk, Bloem-
this goal include a grant scheme (that will gradually
hof and Hillesluis. Where possible, we will combine
be phased out over the next few years), campaign
greenification efforts with measures to contain storm
periods, information days and personal advice. In ample presence
water runoff in incidences of extreme rainfall. As part
addition, research is conducted into the desirability
of this, we will also explore new solutions such as rain
of mandatory green roof installation and the options
gardens. Source
of longer-term guarantees. 2013-2014 Enqute Wijkprofiel
We will explore additional opportunities for adding
Making green spaces in the city more readily (District Profile Survey)
green elements to existing facilities, such as green car City of Rotterdam
accessible to residents and visitors. Green is good
parking sites.
(exercise, mental health) and contributes to the ima- Processing
The introduction of lush greenery and a healthy cover ge of Rotterdam as a hip and trendy alpha city. That 2013-2014 Enqute Wijkprofiel
of vegetation along the river banks of the New Meuse is why we are developing and combining tools to Webservice vierkantstatistiek.nl
River (Nieuwe Maas), the New Waterway, the River encourage people to use and enjoy beautiful green
(Web service quadratic statistics.nl)
Rotte and the River Schie will result in the creation areas, including cycling routes, walking routes, run- Weighted average of at least 10 individual perceptions
of attractive green corridors where it is a pleasure to ning routes, exploration routes as well as a green
(respondents) in 300-metre radii around the centre of
every square.
live and work. The works involving the creation of the app.
Size of square: 100 x 100 metres.
Depending on their location, at least 25% of
Mallegatpark tidal channel and the construction of an respondents are included compared to an unweighted
We support research and efforts to create a new average calculation.
eco-friendly river bank at Nassauhaven will start short-
urban park, a floating forest in the Rijnhaven and City of Rotterdam
ly. Department of Research and Business Intelligence
pocket gardens at the former Hofplein tracks. www.rotterdam.nl/onderzoek
Promoting biodiversity through tree and shrub

Residents will be encouraged to plant more flowers, maintenance, for instance by introducing a greater
shrubs and trees near their homes: variety of tree species.
Dry feet
R
otterdam is one of the lowest-lying cities in
Europe. We are protected by levees, dams, Rotterdam as a resilient city
embankments and water defences, but in extreme
weather conditions, we are still vulnerable to flooding. A sustainable city is also a strong, resilient
That is why we keep investing in safety measures to and resilient city. Flood safety is just one of the
avoid serious problems in the future. We apply proven tasks confronting the city. The ongoing energy
techniques and smart, innovative solutions. This is how transition, the next economy, obsolescence,
we turn a waterproof and resilient city of Rotterdam into a cyber issues - these are all developments
showcase for new export opportunities. that generate opportunities as well as risks.
Rotterdam needs to anticipate these changes
In September of 2014, the national Delta Programme and develop resilience. Combining sustainability
was adopted by the House of Representatives. The Delta efforts with a programme to develop
Programme lists the Rijnmond-Drechtsteden region assertiveness and resilience will enable us
as one of the most important regional elements. The to identify what future risks and opportunities
flood management approach as described in the Delta specifically will present themselves, so that
Programme is part of the Rotterdam Adaptation Strategy. targeted actions can be undertaken, actions that
This strategy also aims to contain storm water runoff in contribute to the self-reliance of the people of
incidences of extreme rainfall, if possible in combination Rotterdam and the businesses based in the city
with measures to improve and enhance the green quality and which will result in smart, comprehensive
of open spaces in the city. It includes measures at solutions at district level as well as in future-
neighbourhood, street and building level to minimise the proofing the city as a whole. Participation in
consequences of extreme precipitation that will, at the the Rockefeller Foundation s100 Resilient
same time, result in a more beautiful, green city for the Cities programme the will support Rotterdam in
people of Rotterdam. developing this strategy through funding and the
knowledge and best practices of other cities. The
Over the next few years, Rotterdam and its partners, resilience programme can provide very useful
including the water boards and the Port of Rotterdam support for the other pillars and ambitions of the
Authority, will continue to invest in flood management and Rotterdam Programme on Sustainability and
a safe, future-proof and resilient city. We aim to achieve Climate Change, not least by linking the various
this by with measures that include the following: themes and intelligently anticipating future
trends.
Implementing the Rotterdam Adaptation Strategy:
- with a comprehensive policy for the areas outside - with additional water storage capacity for
the levees. The focus in this respect is on risk incidences of extreme rainfall in the three areas
communication and flood management plans for inside the levees:
the three areas outside the levees (which were
also named as pilot areas in the national Delta 1, Zomerhofkwartier;
Programme): 2. Leonidas;
3. Rubroek.
1. Kop van Feijenoord/Noordereiland (2015);
2. Merwevierhaven (2015); The implementation in all of these is aimed at
3. Botlek (2016). getting residents and entrepreneurs involved who
are based in the district concerned.
The flood management plans are linked to area
development and refurbishment of the open space.
The focus for Noordereiland is on residents
participation.
- Including adaptation principles in investments in
the city as much as possible. This includes more The Rotterdam Adaptation Strategy (2013) charts
small-scale measures in districts, focusing, for the course by which Rotterdam plans to adapt
instance, on the application of permeable paving, to the consequences of climate change and
green roofs (with options for subsidies for residents shows how residents, businesses and the city Flood chart Rotterdam areas outside
the levees 2100
and businesses), more pocket gardens in streets can gain maximum benefit. This strategy offers
climate scenario W+ with a repeat time
and the smart design of open spaces to include the framework and the guiding principles for of 1 x 1,000 years
playgrounds and water storage facilities, for a future-proof development of Rotterdam and
example. ensures that every future (spatial) development
will include subjects such as flood management,
Supplying capacity, content and where possible accessibility and robustness of the city as basic
providing financial support in offering space to principles from the very outset of the process.
innovations such as polder roofs, water-storage road
structures, multifunctional levees, water playgrounds,
floating constructions, adaptive construction, Source: Deltares
and a 3Di model to improve flooding predictions.
Participation in the regional Valorisation Programme
Delta Technology and Water (together with partners Important to Rotterdam (84%), importance
including the water boards, Rotterdam University of of municipal attention to this theme (66%).
Applied Sciences, Deltares, and Delft University of
Technology) helps generate the capacity mentioned
above. The aim is also to continue this successful 42% of the people of Rotterdam are
partnership beyond 2015. concerned about rising sea levels
40% of the people of Rotterdam are
Implementing the national Delta decisions in concerned about flooding
Rotterdam, such as short-term and long-term levee
reinforcements, improving crisis management
(including by means of pilot projects and a strategy for According to the citizens of Rotterdam, the government is
local evacuation to higher ground or taller buildings), primarily responsible for preventing flooding. The majority of
and reducing the vulnerability of vital networks and the population is unaware of the City of Rotterdams efforts
objects to flooding. in this respect. More information is required. Measures
mentioned are sewer replacement and maintenance of drain
Preparing and adopting a Resilience strategy that is pipes, drain canals, and levees.
set out in detail at project level. In 2016 and beyond,
implementation will take place in conjunction with the
stakeholders concerned, supported financially and Water issues Bottlenecks and vulnerable areas Flooding risk chart 2100
The risk chart shows the areas where safeguarding controls may
substantively by the 100 Resilient Cities network. be deficient in the future and which are vulnerable to more intense
Topics that will be addressed include: precipitation due to uneven soil subsidence. This concerns mainly
built-up peatlands. In addition, the chart shows bottlenecks in
- the relationship between flood management, energy sewerage, groundwater flooding, and low-lying infrastructure such
as tunnels.
and IT security;
- smart IT applications and self-reliance;

Source: De Urbanisten XXXX
- smart data management and data access.
Sustainable areas
S
ustainability is an integral part of all area In large-scale spatial development projects think
development projects in Rotterdam. Sustainable of Hart van Zuid and Rotterdam Central District
areas are future-proof areas with good living sustainability will be included as a requirement in the
conditions. This means that the housing here is development criteria, for instance in the tendering
comfortable, readily accessible, with low energy bills, methodology.
attractive outdoor spaces, responsible transport,
clean air, optimal use of facilities and amenities, etc. In smaller area development projects, we will gain
Furthermore, sustainable areas are potential money- experience with a tool that enables comprehensive
makers. Think, for instance, of energy-neutral or even analysis of the sustainability criteria for a certain area.
energy-generating homes, large-scale applications of This tool is based on the internationally recognised
renewable energy, so-called smart grids and urban BREEAM standards. Based on these standards, the
farming. The implementation of several combined forms City Council and the market players concerned will
of sustainable measures results in profitable areas that draw up a plan for implementing specific measures.
harbour intrinsic added value. These sustainable areas Affordability, feasibility, and method of implementation
help to avoid future and hidden costs; they promote will feature as aspects of this plan. If successful, we
health, are prepared for the consequences of climate will translate the experiences gained in the current
change (adaptation) and give new life to vacant property. pilot areas to other area development projects that will
be launched in Rotterdam over the next few years. Our
We aim to achieve this by means of measures which objective is to apply this methodology in all new area
include the following: development projects, to ensure that sustainable areas
will be the norm instead of the exception.
In every development project, we will consider the
interconnection of aspects such as green outdoor
spaces, air quality, sustainable construction, reuse
of property, affordability and accessibility, as well
as noise and due consideration for an exercise-
friendly layout (encouraging cycling and walking),
and implement the projects accordingly. Obviously,
the developers of these areas will have the major
responsibility for this. In many cases, this concerns
property developers, housing associations, and other
market players rather than the municipality itself, as
well as growing numbers of smaller parties that have
joined the market in recent years (think of collective
private commissioning and self-builds). Over the next
few years, the City Council will focus explicitly on
facilitating and providing framework conditions for this.
In my view, power generation
deserves a more sustainable approach,
with more wind energy and solar
Hot groundwater that is stored at a depth
of 2 to 3 kilometres below ground level can
be used to heat surface water, which in turn
energy. can be used to heat municipal or corporate
buildings.
Montessir Karroumi
Mario Huiberts
Energy
Aim 2: savings for
Cleaner energy at lower costs residents
R
Energy conservation will reduce energy bills for otterdam promotes energy-efficiency measures in
Rotterdam generates more renewable energy Rotterdam-based citizens and businesses. We can existing homes by close cooperation with various
than the citys current total power consumption. A achieve this efficiency through behavioural change, parties in the city. Investing in energy-efficiency
successful grid now connects the city to the port structural measures such as insulation and by generating measures will result in energy savings and reduced
complex, and the residual heat recovered from the our own energy, for instance by using solar panels. We energy bills, while at the same time increasing the level
port heats and cools at least half of all homes and will reinforce the urban energy-efficiency programme for of comfort in homes. Furthermore, they will upgrade the
buildings. Renewable solar and wind energy plus the built environment (Acceleration010), and invest in energy performance label of the home, increasing its
energy savings will result in lower energy bills for energy efficiency in commercial property. value at the time of a future sale.
the citizens of Rotterdam by 2030 than they would
be without this renewable energy transition. The aim is to have 150,000 homes connected to the 2013 saw the launch of the Acceleration010 partnership,
heating network by 2035. This will provide affordable, in which the municipality and fifteen partners from
Kortom: weare investing in cleaner reliable and sustainable heating, as well as improved sectors including housing associations, construction
air quality. Furthermore, we set a good example and energy pursue the goal of accelerating the
energy at lower costs. by implementing measures in our own property in implementation of sustainability measures in existing
accordance with the swimming pool approach that homes. These homes will be renovated with a focus
was implemented earlier and that helps to recover the on energy efficiency. In total, this will amount to an
costs of energy-efficiency measures through the energy investment of over 67 million in the existing housing
savings achieved. stock. These investments will furthermore facilitate the
creation of additional jobs and work-study programmes.
Wind and solar energy are important for achieving a
clean and future-proof energy supply. The support of We will invest in actions which include the following:
the people of Rotterdam and their awareness of this
are important in this respect, as is a financial return Improving energy efficiency in 7,000 housing
for the environment. Constructive consultation with the association homes.
stakeholders around us and their involvement are pivotal
to achieving our aim. - Agreements to this effect will form part of the
performance agreements with the individual
housing associations.
- The municipality and housing associations will

act in unison to activate tenants, gain access
to relevant (European) funding sources, and
implement innovations that will enhance and
accelerate this approach.
Activating owner-occupiers to improve the energy-

efficiency level of 3,000 homes.
- Part of this plan is a specific approach for owners

associations to improve the energy-efficiency
level of 1,500 apartments. A special owners
associations desk has been set up and we
organise workshops on this.
- Residents are informed, activated and facilitated to

increase their awareness, take firm measures and
adapt their behaviour to energy-saving lifestyles.
Activation of neighbourhoods.
Important to Rotterdam (81%),
- Help ensure that existing neighbourhood initiatives importance of municipal attention to
gain momentum. this theme (53%).
- Deploy improvement coaches to encourage

neighbourhoods to implement energy-efficient Energy-efficient housing is considered to be primarily the
home improvements. responsibility of the Dutch government. Nevertheless, the
majority of the population feels that the City of Rotterdam takes
- These efforts will be coordinated with current insufficient measures to improve or preserve the level of energy
initiatives such as the Private Housing Stock efficiency of buildings.
programme, Kansrijke Wijken (Promising
Neighbourhoods), etc.
66% of the people of Rotterdam will keep
To create and group the supply of Acceleration010 their thermostat set at a conservative
partners: setting, not higher than necessary
- Energy packages for Rotterdam offered by 49% have installed or are planning to install
construction and energy companies, including double glazing in their homes
smart monitoring.
35% buy or use energy-efficient appliances
- In conjunction with Rabobank Rotterdam, the
municipality has developed a loan product to 29% have installed or are planning to install
help Rotterdam citizens fund their energy-saving weather strips in their homes
measures. Repayment and interest are in line with
the (periodic) energy savings. 23% have insulated or are planning to
insulate their homes
- Joint target group-oriented marketing, including
joint purchasing and organisation of market places.
Facilitating and participating in promising, innovative Households in Rotterdam can potentially make

initiatives by residents and companies, such as annual aggregate savings of approximately 180
Blijstroom, Blaakende Zon and Concept House million on energy bills (gas and electricity). This I study architecture and in my studies,
Village, that will help create new generic knowledge comes down to an annual average of 600 per
products and networks of relationships which in turn household, which is over 40% of their (variable) I try to focus on building in a sustainable
will facilitate development and application elsewhere energy costs (figures 2013). The actual potential
in Rotterdam. savings may vary per street and per individual way. By 2030, all new buildings should be
home. This will partly depend on the type of
National and European commitment and lobbying home, the measures implemented earlier, energy-neutral.
for central government funds for energy-efficiency composition of the family, and behaviour.
measures in the existing housing stock.
Noortje Weenink
Energy savings for
entrepreneurs
Offering energy scans to SMEs. This scan consists

of an analysis of the companys energy situation as
well as possible solutions for saving energy. We offer
insight into the possible proceeds of these savings for
the companies, and advice on how they can achieve
this. In addition, we keep records of the measures
that are being implemented. In 2015, this involves 175
scans.
Taking part in two pilot projects for the so-called

EPK quality mark. In the context of the National
Energy Agreement and the commitment to introduce
an Energy Performance Quality Mark (Dutch
abbreviation: EPK) for SMEs, central government has
asked cities and regions to submit proposals for pilot
projects. The idea is that this EPK quality mark will
promote energy efficiency in the SME sector. DCMR is
involved in pilot projects for the metal industry and the
graphic design industry. This will provide us with local
experience on this topic and help us further facilitate
actual energy conservation. An important question
included in the EPK pilot evaluation form is how we
can ensure that the EPK tool can be used to make the
W
e support small and medium-sized enterprises way enforcement is conducted even more effective.
(hereafter: SME) and institutions in implementing
energy-efficiency measures in their (primary)
operations, buildings, products, etc. The Rotterdam
Programme on Sustainability and Climate Change was
designed to provide this specific support, alongside the
enforcement of statutory provisions, which is provided
by DCMR Environmental Protection Agency Rijnmond
as instructed by the municipality. We aim to achieve this
through measures which include the following:
Industry as a source of heat
W
e use energy every day. Most of it is used to Two pilot projects detailing the connection to the heat
heat our homes and buildings. At the same network at area level with the parties concerned,
time, heat is a very useful residual product of creating an approach for the rest of Rotterdam. The
Rotterdams industrial complex. It has the potential to first pilot project has been launched in an area north of
heat the homes of as many as 1,000,000 families, but at Reyerdijk.
the moment, most of it is released into the air.
For the second pilot project, we are looking into the
The use of residual heat from the port complex ensures possibilities of connecting the apartments of the
that buildings and homes in Rotterdam are no longer Sterrenflats in Prinsenland and the Merwevierhavens
dependent on gas from Groningen or Russia. The area development.
first pipelines, the Leiding over Noord and De Nieuwe
Warmteweg, have already been installed. Our objective is Cooperation and lobbying with central government to
to supply the district heating system with more and more make sure that this aim is feasible under the legislative
residual heat and heat from renewable sources. This boundary conditions. This lobby will focus on issues
will enable us to avoid extra gas combustion in the city, which include:
which in turn will help improve air quality and reduce CO2
emissions. This energy can also be used to cool the city. - ensuring that the Heating Supply Act allows for
The ambition is to create a reliable collective heat and more experiments;
cold supply system by 2030 that will contribute to a clean
and healthy city and that is affordable for the end-user as - including benefits to society (including costs of
well as for the parties in the heat and cold supply chain. maintenance and gas pipes avoided) in the cost-
In order to make residual heat and renewable sources of benefit considerations;
heat available to more families in Rotterdam, the number

of connections to district heating should be increased. By - ensuring that heat can compete with other forms
I am careful with my We should be doing 2030, 150,000 homes (almost half of the housing stock) of energy by treating them equally. The main
and half of the rest of the property will be connected to infrastructure of gas and electricity, for instance,
power consumption; I never more about green roofs the heat network. relies on entirely different funding;
leave electrical appliances and green spaces in the Over the next few years, we will be joining forces and - providing assurance that the plans of Rotterdam
collaborating closely with parties including housing and the Heat Loop plans will be included in the Heat
on for hours. city. I am convinced that associations, energy companies and heat distribution Vision and in the Energy Agreement safeguards.
companies to invest in a combination of measures. (Please refer to 6.2. Stronger competitive position
more vegetation in the due to energy efficiency.)
Communication and information efforts to raise
Renske van Dijk city would reduce energy awareness among residents about the advantages of
this heat and cold supply facility. Important to Rotterdam (79%),
consumption in buildings. importance of municipal attention
A heat chart that provides an insight into areas to this theme (59%).
with the greatest potential for connections. This
opportunities map will be translated into an overall
Arie Romein vision for energy supply in Rotterdam and the port According to the people of Rotterdam, the authorities and
complex. the City of Rotterdam are primarily responsible. The measures
required predominantly focus on initiating and supporting
initiatives that are launched for the efficient use of industrial
residual heat.
Wind energy benefits
Administration and in the wind energy covenant for

the port. Specific action in the context of both these Wind energy, important for
covenants include: Rotterdam (63%), importance of municipal
attention to this theme (46%).
Commissioning of the Hartel 2 wind farm in 2015;
Completion of the Nieuwe Waterweg and Slufter wind The people of Rotterdam take the view that the Dutch
farms; government should take the initiative when it comes to wind
energy. Twenty per cent of Rotterdam residents consider the
Start of the development of the Rozenburg Headland City of Rotterdam to be primarily responsible. Many people
and Beneluxster junction wind farms; in Rotterdam are less than adequately informed on the
measures the municipality is taking with respect to wind energy.
Research coordinated by the province and in close Those who do feel that they are adequately informed regard
consultation with local residents into alternative the measures taken as inadequate. The measures people
locations in order to fulfil the wind energy objective. expect from the municipality involve the installation of wind
turbines (also on roofs). In addition, they proffer ideas about
collaboration with various energy companies to generate more
exposure for this theme.
I
n order to create clean and future-proof energy for Good example
Rotterdam and the rest of the Netherlands, Rotterdam A good example of how the people of Rotterdam can
is investing in renewable energy. Wind energy is benefit from wind energy is the new Nieuwe Waterweg Prisma/Bleizo
important in this respect. wind farm. In the Hook of Holland, three initiators are
building eight wind turbines in close cooperation with the
At the same time, the City of Rotterdam supports tangible municipality. The benefits are substantial:
benefits from wind energy for its citizens. These benefits
can take many forms, such as bonds for local residents, Renewable energy for 33,000 households;
cheaper power, or investments in an area fund. Financial
participation for the immediate vicinity has now been Which means that a total of 70,000 people can be
adopted as a condition in the development of future wind provided with renewable energy; Hook of Holland
energy projects. This, therefore, clearly benefits the
Rozenburg
people of Rotterdam. The details as to how the City of An annual reduction of 63,317 tonnes of CO2 Headland
Rotterdam intends to work out how wind energy will be emissions; North Sea Boulevard
created will be specified in a Wind energy guideline still Benelux tunnel

(Vlaardingen) Rivium
to be developed for Rotterdam. A 5% return for those participating in the bond loan
De Groote Lucht Benelux tunnel
programme. In total, the initiators make 2 million Het Scheur
delta branch (Schiedam)
The City Council has stated that it aims to create 350 available for this purpose; Nieuw Reijerwaard
Vaanplein
MW of wind power within the municipal boundaries of Beneluxster
junction
Haringvliet dam north
Rotterdam by 2025, of which at least 300 MW is to be A total amount of 800,000 is deposited in an area extension upgrade Hartel-Oost
Bernisse
Hartel-Oost
Spijkenisse
Business
Park East
generated in the port area. fund. These funds go to the immediate vicinity: the (A15)
Heinenoord tunnel
350 MW is sufficient for the annual energy consumption Oranjebonnen. Haringvliet dam north
of 200,000 households. The City of Rotterdam supports extension upgrade
efforts to reduce CO2 emissions in energy consumption 12 new jobs (FTEs) are directly related to the wind
and the use of raw materials. Wind energy is an farm.
inexhaustible source of energy that will reduce our
dependence on fossil fuels. The aims of the City Council have been set out in Kilometres
the wind energy covenant of the Rotterdam Regional
The sun as a source of energy
R
otterdam joins residents, companies and
institutions in a quest for cleaner energy. Cleaner
energy contributes to cleaner air, improves the
competitive position of businesses in Rotterdam, and
boosts the employment market. Solar energy is one of
the renewable sources of energy and is relatively less
of a burden to the environment compared to traditional
energy sources. Rotterdam intends to ensure that
more people in Rotterdam (residents, businesses and
institutions) can get started with solar energy.
In the period leading up to and including 2018, we will

take measures which include the following:
We will encourage, facilitate and support residents in

the goal of covering a total of 4,500 homes with solar
panels.
We will negotiate agreements with housing

associations in the goal of covering at least 1,500
homes with solar panels.
We want to conduct at least two pilot projects for

solar energy on social housing in order to proceed Solar energy, important to
with rolling out photovoltaic panels (see 7.1. Green Rotterdam (71%), importance of municipal
buildings). attention to this theme (50%).
At least two collective solar energy projects are

currently underway. 14% of the people of Rotterdam
have or want solar panels
Rotterdam has great solar potential. For instance, there
is a surface area of 18.5 km2 of flat roofs, which equals
70% of the total roof area in the city. In the current state Solar energy is considered important. However, people regard
of photovoltaic technology, the solar potential for the city the measures taken by the City of Rotterdam as inadequate.
(excluding trading estates) is approximately 1,500 GWh. The people of Rotterdam expect more in terms of promotion
This means that solar energy could meet about 60% of and subsidies.
the citys demand for electricity (2013 figures). Rotterdam
aims to achieve 1,000 GWh of solar-generated energy
by 2030 and 20 GWh by 2018. The type and number of
photovoltaic panels will eventually define the amount of
kWh on the meter.
In our clothes shop, we hand out paper
bags instead of plastic bags. I myself nearly
always carry a tote bag with me, so I dont
In our apartment building, I suggested
placing an empty bucket in the entrance hall
for collecting batteries. After all, taking the
need plastic bags. bucket out is no trouble at all, is it?
Ivar Delgorge A.J. Streur
Aim 3: Opportuni-
ties for clean
A strong and innovative economy technology
T
Clean technologies are an important driver of innovation he market for new, clean technologies has been
and therefore of the transition to a sustainable economy. seeing a 10% annual growth across the globe
This helps to establish a deeper connection between the for several years now. The Clean Tech economic
urban and maritime economy. cluster is gaining momentum in the Delft-Rotterdam-
Drechtsteden region and we want to promote this
We also want to strengthen the current economy so that development. Currently, the sector accounts for 2,300
the new next economy will be based on a strong, up-to- companies and 28,000 jobs in the region, representing
date existing economy. For this purpose, we will leverage 7.5% of the gross added value. We will invest in the
the Rotterdam Programme on Sustainability and Climate following objectives:
Change to concentrate our efforts on energy efficiency
and cleaner technologies. The industrial complex, the Strengthening the preconditions for a fruitful
Westland horticultural region and the cities hold great and successful Clean Tech sector. This involves
potential for reusing industrial residual heat, steam, and acceleration, establishing connections and attracting
CO2. Smarter ways of managing energy and the use this sector of industry, as well as improving the
of residual heat to heat homes, buildings and market business climate for these emerging and clean
gardening greenhouses will enable us to reduce energy technologies. The focus here is primarily on the
costs while at the same time supplying heat to the city. implementation of specific, promising projects by
identifying them and bringing them into contact with
Our pursuit of the sustainability and climate change the right knowledge and tools within as well as outside
agenda will encourage public as well as private parties to the city.
invest in sustainability projects. During the past municipal
term of office, a budget of 26.5 million enabled us to Creating exposure for Rotterdam on a national and
multiply this amount by 15 by attracting over 400 million international scale as an attractive business location
in investment for sustainability projects. During the for clean technology and as a trendsetter in elements
current municipal term of office, we aim to raise another thereof, such as water management, adaptation, and
Rotterdam is a city with an efficient and clean port Through the Rotterdam Programme on 400 million in sustainable investments in Rotterdam. delta technology. To this end, we will invest in ongoing
complex, making it the European centre of the Sustainability and Climate Change, we cooperation, pooling of resources, and collective
bio-based and circular economy. One of the ways contribute to the transition to a new, sustainable international and national positioning with regional
we achieve this is by using our waste as a resource economy. On the one hand, we offer space to partner companies and research and educational
for manufacturing new products and generating new, sustainable and innovative activities; on institutions.
energy. On a global scale, Rotterdam is at the the other hand we enhance the future resilience
forefront in the field of water management and delta of the existing economy in Rotterdam, which Taking part in the regional Valorisation Programme
technology. This places the economic Clean Tech today still relies heavily on fossil fuels such as Delta Technology and Water in order to identify
cluster in a solid position as one of the pillars of the oil, coal, and natural gas. promising innovations in these fields and apply them
Rotterdam economy. as pilot projects in the city. For instance, we provide
We promote the creation of a new, Clean Tech incentives to laboratories such as Aqua Dock. This is a
In brief: We
aim to build a strong and economy, focussing on the application of floating lab in the Dokhaven for testing, demonstrating
sustainable innovations, for instance in the and creating water-related innovations. We do this
innovative economy area of the bio-based economy, the circular in conjunction with Rotterdam University of Applied
economy, or in urban water management, flood Sciences, where students learn about technology and
management and delta technology. Using the where they are involved in the citys assignments.
regions as a laboratory allows us to test, scale
up and market the applied technologies.
Stronger competitive position
due to energy efficiency
Together with Delft, The Hague, Westland, the Expansion of the existing steam network in the Botlek
province of South Holland, the Port of Rotterdam area and research into feasible business opportunities
Authority and several energy and heat distribution here in other parts of the port.
companies, we are developing the Heat Loop Cluster
West. The idea is to supply industrial residual heat More suppliers and purchasers of heat connected
from Rotterdam and geothermal heat to the built-up to the existing heat pipelines of the Rotterdam Heat
environment and greenhouse horticulture. Distribution Company and Eneco.
Promoting CO2 capture at power stations and in

the industrial complex, for expanding CO2 supply to
horticulture as well. Shell and Abengoa will be joined
by other companies in their efforts to supply CO2 to
the horticultural sector. Market gardeners need heat
and CO2 for their crops.
T
he heat released in the port complex of Rotterdam the city (as described in Chapter 5), we want to expand
is no longer discarded. Heat and steam networks the supply of industrial residual heat from the Rijnmond
have been installed to bring the heat to the city region significantly. The objective is to connect Delft, The
Leiden
and the region (see 5.3. Industry as a source of heat), as Hague, and the Westland region as well, and possibly
well as to companies in the port district itself. As a result, even Leiden. Heat is available in abundance. The energy
heat discharge is reduced, nitrogen deposition in nature savings this yields will go to reducing the energy costs The Hague
reserves decreases due to a decrease in the number incurred by the industrial complex while at the same time Cluster West
of gas-fired heating systems and boilers, and the ports strengthening its competitive position. In addition, CO2 is
Zoetermeer
prospects for continued growth improve. The energy used in horticulture to fertilise crops. This requires large-
infrastructure is not only sustainable, it also enhances the scale investments in pipeline infrastructure, requiring
business climate. Energy efficiency is easier to achieve close collaboration with central government.
as a result of the heat and steam network.
The target is to achieve 20 petajoules in primary energy
The industry in the port complex supplies industrial savings by 2020, which equals the energy consumption
Rotterdam
residual heat to the city for the purpose of heating homes of 325,000 homes. This amounts to one fifth of the
and buildings through the district heating network. In national energy efficiency target for 2020, as agreed in
the past few years, the municipality, the Rotterdam 2013 in the National Energy Agreement.
Heat Distribution Company and Eneco have invested
substantially in this system. In addition to expanding the This involves activities which include the following: Dordrecht
number of connections to this residual heat network in
Waste recycling, important to
Rotterdam (80%), importance of municipal
attention to this theme (61%).
Fontrunner
of the circular Commercial companies and the City of Rotterdam are regarded
as primarily responsible in addition to the Dutch government.
economy People therefore expect the municipality to motivate people and
to make enough household waste recycling centres available.
R
aw materials are becoming increasingly scarce In conjunction with parties from the various cycles, we
and expensive. We want to recover high-grade want to prepare a collective and coherent aim in 2015
raw materials from our waste and residual flows to ensure that Rotterdam can take optimal advantage
and reuse them. According to the TNO (Netherlands of the opportunities that the transition to a circular
Organisation for Applied Scientific Research), the circular economy has to offer.
economy has the potential to yield over 7 billion a year
for the Netherlands as well as to create 50,000 new Separation and recycling of large waste flows, such as
jobs. Companies recognise how important this is. Within paper and glass, should be encouraged at source.
Rotterdam, we see that the circular economy attracts
growing attention. Reusing of industrial residual heat and Building a subsequent separation facility to separate
steam makes a significant contribution. In capturing CO2, synthetic packaging waste. As technology advances,
the focus initially is on how this CO2 can be used for subsequent separation may in due course also be
instance to benefit greenhouses in the Westland district, used in the recycling of other materials, such as
or as a raw material for the chemical industry before organic waste and drinks cartons.
underground storage is even considered.
The Re-evaluation of Water Plan 2 in 2013 added the
The bio-based economy offers ample opportunity to turn theme of the waste water chain. The RoSa programme
residual flows from one company into raw materials for (Dutch acronym for Rotterdam-based collaboration
the other. A new outlook on raw materials, waste and in the waste water chain) was set up as part of this
residual flows is required for us to be able to continue theme. The long-term view that resulted from this
our development into a clean, green and healthy global programme describes the aim to close the waste water
port city. If we look even further ahead, a new way of loop. We want to separate the water flows over time,
managing raw materials will also create new economic reuse them and recover raw materials and energy
opportunities. Waste will no longer be seen as something from waste water. We aim to achieve this by investing
to avoid, something that costs money. Instead, it will be in innovation and collaboration with new partners in
appreciated as a commodity that can earn us money. the region, such as knowledge institutes, citizens and
Rotterdam can leverage this view to develop into a local companies.
circular hub. A comprehensive approach that uses
residual flows as raw materials is an essential element We need to set a good example ourselves, first of all
of the Port Vision 2030, summarised as use, reduce, in demolition and renovation procedures, maintenance
recycle, replace. In this area, the municipality works of plants and shrubs and purchasing and tendering
closely together with the Port of Rotterdam Authority and procedures (see Chapter 7). We will draw up a list of
the corporate sector. points for improvement for the production, transport
and waste management of the products and services
Within the municipality, we implement the circular that are part of these processes.
economy concept by adjusting certain aspects including
our purchasing and waste management policy. By Plastic bags should be banned from the city. To stop
focusing on waste reduction and more responsible use of the use of plastic bags, we can encourage recycling
waste products as raw materials, we aim to save costs for and the use of bags made of less environmentally
the municipality, companies and residents, while at the harmful materials.
same time creating new jobs. Rotterdams objective for
waste separation and recycling is to increase separation Supporting market initiatives, for instance by
by at least 40% by 2018 (material recycling up from 23% collaborating with the Circularity Centre that was
in 2011 to at least 31% in 2018). founded in 2014 by the Port of Rotterdam Authority,
Rabobank, and Van Gansewinkel. The objective
We are committed to promoting the circular economy. For is to pool market, technology and business model
this purpose, we focus on objectives which include the knowledge to be able to support promising projects.
following:
Development of the Cleaner transport
bio-based economy and logistics
I I
n the generation and logistics of and trading in energy, n order to reduce air pollution, noise pollution, and
fuels and chemistry, we promote the transition to a CO2 emissions by road and river freight traffic and
bio-based economy. This is aimed at green chemistry, to strengthen the position of the port and corporate
green fuels and other biomaterials based on second- sector in Rotterdam in this area, further development of
and following generation resource and residual flows. an LNG and hydrogen infrastructure and clean mobility
This involves a transition from an economy that runs is being pursued under the leadership of Deltalinqs.
solely on fossil fuels to an economy that adds biomass The Port of Rotterdam Authority plays an important role
as a resource to the mix. This is an important element in these efforts. In the field of LNG, the Gate Terminal
in innovating and enhancing the sustainability of makes Rotterdam the hub of North-western Europe, and
our economy. The municipality teams up closely in the industrial complex has a vast hydrogen production
these efforts with the Port of Rotterdam Authority and capacity. Hydrogen is regarded as an important future
Deltalinqs. This approach contributes to the objective energy carrier for mobility. The main activities in this
as described in the National Energy Agreement of respect are:
generating 14% of our power from renewable sources by
2020, rising to 16% by 2023. Cooperation in the implementation of the Green Deal
Zero Emission Urban Distribution, aimed at emission-
Activities that are undertaken to achieve this include the Free urban distribution by 2020. Shops are supplied by
following: low-noise and cleaner lorries.
Ensuring that inland waterway vessel engines can be

Both on a national and an international scale, converted to run.
Rotterdam offers itself up as a testing ground where
pilot projects can be carried out and new concepts In the field of construction logistics, we want to take on
developed, while at the same time, the necessary A development agenda should be established for a pioneering role. The results of long-term research Electrically powered vehicles, including
upscaling of processes takes place on an industrial using non-recyclable waste for aviation biofuel and conducted by the Rotterdam Regional Administration in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, are the only real
scale. At the Second Maasvlakte, eighty hectares to promote algae cultivation in the Slufter area. We 2013 showed that thirty per cent of heavy goods traffic Tank-to-Wheel zero-emission vehicles that use
are allocated to a bio-based cluster. We support will closely monitor developments (of other parties) in is related to construction, and that the load factor is energy efficiently. The future market for electric
the identification and development of green building the market to ensure that if and when the opportunity only forty per cent. Construction logistics offer room for mobility will be diverse, and in the time leading
blocks from biomass for the green production of presents itself, we can link up with them. efficiency improvement, both in commuter traffic and up to 2050, it will gradually cover every range
feedstocks and fuels. One example is the feasibility construction traffic. For this purpose, we will prepare and application that users need. Hydrogen fuel
study conducted by a consortium involved in the We want to help develop new, innovative projects by a Green Deal Efficient Logistics in Construction in cells can power a wide range of vehicles and
production of isobutanol, a compound that is used in promoting the formation of consortia and providing 2015, in conjunction with supply chain partners and the offer a generous range on a full tank. Hydrogen
the chemical industry. This may possibly result in a support in the development of business cases. central government. Agreements on the joint approach cars can be charged in a few minutes at a
pilot installation in the industrial complex. will be set out in this document. hydrogen pump, similar to refuelling a petrol or
diesel car.
We need to ensure appropriate conditions have been A test will be launched of hydrogen fuel cell buses. In
Source: Vision for a sustainable fuel mix for the future
created for using biomass for energy and sustainable 2016, RET will start operating these buses. This is an (SER, June 2014)
mobility (biofuels), in power stations or as engine important step towards dramatically enhancing urban
fuel. This needs to happen in a responsible (proper public transport sustainability where the bus fleet is
sustainability criteria) and cost-effective manner. To concerned.
a large extent, this involves lobbying the government
and the EU. The use of biomass for energy is an At least two hydrogen pilot projects will be launched for
important basis for green chemistry as profits can only port terminal equipment. In addition, we will be testing
be achieved in combination. the use of hydrogen fuel cell cars in the city.
A safety programme will be implemented in conjunction

with partners including the fire service and TNO
(Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific
Research).
We buy just enough food so we dont
have to throw any of it away, which we
feel is a waste of good food and a sin
We need to rethink how we deal with
waste and what we consume.
against nature. Luis Ramos
Anouk Reitzema
Being a good
7. role model
W
e are investing in a green, healthy, resilient city - Conducting pilot projects to install solar panels on
that embraces innovation. As a municipality, the roofs of 70 gymnasia.
we cannot achieve this alone. We need to join
forces. We need to work hand in hand with the people of - Detailing funding options for sustainability
Rotterdam, business owners, the provincial authorities, measures (purchase/lease and offsetting the extra
central government, and all kinds of other (research amount on energy bills). If this is successful, we will
and educational) institutions. The aim outlined in this identify, list and implement the savings options.
programme is quite a challenging one. Commitment is
required at various levels and we need the commitment Including a sustainability sub-clause in maintenance
of all of the people and parties who have a stake in contracts to be tendered, stating that the contractor
making Rotterdam the city in which we live, work and has to submit proposals or recommendations to
relax together. This need, however, will not be met if the enhance the sustainability performance level of the
municipality, as the driving force behind the sustainability buildings.
transition, does not take action or sufficient action
itself. It is about being a good role model. Achieving a minimum Breeam rating of GOOD for
new housing projects or large-scale refurbishments.
This chapter describes the way in which the municipality The aim is to achieve a rating of VERY GOOD.
intends to set a good example with reference to three Breeam is an assessment tool that rates the
categories. sustainability performance of buildings.
Improving the indoor climate of the top 50 worst-

Green buildings performing schools and supporting schools in
creating a Fresh School and a healthy indoor climate
The municipalitys aim is to achieve specific sustainability through research, measurements and on-site
goals in its municipal property. We will be focussing recommendations. This item will be included in the
our efforts predominantly on the core portfolio of social action plan for the 50 premises requiring attention.
housing and public buildings. The aim is to achieve 40%
energy savings in municipal property by 2030 and to install Under the title Scoring with Energy, we will
solar panels wherever possible. provide advice to sports clubs on energy-efficiency
We aim to achieve this through measures which include opportunities, in cooperation with the Rotterdam
the following: Sport Support Foundation and Rabobank, as well as
providing guidance, assistance in the implementation,
Achieving at least 10% energy savings through indirect monitoring, and funding of specific measures, in
leasing and corporate business premises. addition to providing information on national grant
schemes. The energy consumption of the sports clubs
- Developing a business case to set up smart meters will be monitored. They can benefit substantially from
and energy monitoring in property. insulation, energy-efficient (cooling) appliances and
heating boilers, and from being more careful about
- Conducting a pilot project by installing solar panels turning off lights, appliances and installations. This will
on five corporate business premises: the fire contribute to the financial health of these sports clubs.
services district office North, the Zuidlaardermeer
sheltered workshop, Piekfijnwinkel Aluminiumstraat,
district office South of the Municipal Maintenance
Department and the civic amenity site of the
Municipal Maintenance Department at Koperstraat.
Clean vehicles: electric unless... Cleaner fuel
Sustainable procurement Clean vehicle fleet We will continue to clean up the vehicle fleet by selecting For heavy-duty specialist vehicles, including sludge-
the cleanest possible alternative when vehicles need to gulpers, pickup trucks, and refuse collection vehicles
Every year, the municipality purchases goods, services, #KENDOE: be replaced. Replacement in itself is a way of cleaning which are normally driven by diesel engines, replacement
and projects worth a total of 1 billion. Our purchasing We are setting a good example by further greenifying at up, as the emissions standards that apply to new by electric vehicles in the short term is not an option.
power enables us to contribute to the enhanced least 25% of the municipal vehicle fleet. vehicles gradually become more stringent. In purchasing Based on a study carried out under RAL45, it has become
sustainability of our economy. The objective of green replacement vehicles as well as for new assignments, the clear that the use of GTL (Gas To Liquid, a synthetic
procurement is to contribute significantly to implementing The size of our own vehicle fleet, managed by Roteb order of preference in terms of the vehicle drive system is: fuel for diesel engines made from gas) will result in a
the economic, social, and environmental policy of the Lease, varies between 1,500 and 1,600 vehicles. significant reduction of soot emissions by diesel engines.
City of Rotterdam and society as a whole. Sustainable, or We adopt three pathways for limiting the emissions of our 1. fully electric (battery or hydrogen fuel cell); A second study carried out by TNO (Netherlands
green procurement is based on quality and sustainability, own vehicle fleet: 2. plug-in hybrid; Organisation for Applied Scientific Research), has
rather than on price. The Dutch national Manifest 3. hybrid; confirmed these results. Although GTL is a fossil-based
for Professional Sustainable Procurement forms the clean use of vehicles; 4. petrol; fuel, in the absence and in anticipation of mature low-
(minimum) framework for municipal activities, and a clean vehicles; 5. diesel. emission alternatives, the use of this fuel type is an
guideline for their decisions and actions. Wherever cleaner fuel. effective, useful transitional measure. An additional
possible and desirable, the bar is raised. Specific actions The choice in favour of electric unless is partly based on advantage of the use of GTL is its lower noise output. We
include the following: Clean use of the vehicles the results of the Rotterdam Electric Driving Tests pilot aim to provide as many filling stations in the region with
Three types of measures come under the label of clean project. An inventory shows that in the current state of GTL to promote the increasing use of this cleaner fuel.
Procurement officers and supervisors of procedures use of vehicles: technology, 240 passenger cars and ordinary delivery This goal can only be achieved if we work closely together
are under an obligation to include sustainability criteria vans can be replaced by fully electric vehicles. In 2015, with GTL suppliers and filling station owners.
as early as at the specification phase of European Influencing driving behaviour (to reduce fuel we will purchase 40 fully electric cars to replace diesel,
public invitations to tender. consumption per kilometre). This can be achieved hybrid, or petrol vehicles. The City Council will also be
through training programmes, awareness using these vehicles.
Suppliers are obliged to prepare management reports programmes, and discouraging car use by restricting
on the environmental and social aspects of their mileage. In hybrid vehicles in particular, we pay
goods and services. Insofar as is proportionate, the attention to maximum use of the electric drive and
municipality requires comprehensive supply chain minimising use of fossil fuel (facilitating this with the
responsibility. use of charging stations for plug-in hybrid electric
vehicles).
Reducing and enhancing the sustainability of
kilometres travelled to which municipal procurement Reducing the number of kilometres. We can achieve
gives rise. The municipality aims to achieve this through changes in management (encouraging
zero-emission supply by 2020 through emission the use of other transport methods and optimising
requirements, more efficient ordering and pooling of management).
deliveries.
Reducing the number of vehicles. When a leasing
Encouraging circular procurement. Products agreement is due to expire, we will discuss whether we
purchased must be recyclable at the end of their want to renew the contract or switch to a new supplier.
service life in a high-quality application. Wherever This is the perfect moment to broach the subject of
possible, the City of Rotterdam prioritises the use of investigating different options for meeting our transport
goods and materials over ownership. demand.
We work together with other municipalities in the Implementing these measures mainly involves
Rotterdam-The Hague Metropolitan Region to achieve communication.
a more uniform approach to our sustainability requests
addressed to the suppliers market.
Cooperation
8.
Promoting sustainability requires a Lobbying
joint approach Cooperation also means joining forces in approaching
other tiers of government in order to draw their attenti-
T
he municipality can only deliver on the on to and highlight the importance of our sustainability
sustainability aims as set out in this programme efforts. In Brussels, for instance, we need to ensure that
if we do this in partnership with the people of proper sustainability criteria are adopted for biomass,
Rotterdam, with companies, knowledge institutions, civil that the emissions trading system functions properly so
society organisations, NGOs and other public authorities. that CO2 emissions actually cost money and investments
We forge alliances for implementing projects in the city in sustainability measures become economically feasible,
in which the municipality will often play a facilitating role. and also make a plea for support and proper laws and re-
Projects sometimes need just a little nudge to gather the gulations to promote the reuse of industrial residual heat.
momentum to get off to a flying start. We can nudge them
on by contributing expertise, bringing parties together Rotterdam enjoys a high level of administrative support
by creating a platform, or by having preliminary studies both at national and international level, partly as a result
carried out or business cases analysed. This is what the of the alliance known as the Rotterdam Climate Initiative.
Rotterdam Programme on Sustainability and Climate This gives Rotterdam with a good position in The Hague
Change was designed to do. The relatively limited budget and Brussels, where we are regarded as a serious and
can thus act as a driving force behind more large-scale relevant discussion partner, particularly where water
investments by public as well as private parties. management assignment and industrial energy challen-
ges are concerned. We want to preserve and continue
Within the context of the governments new method to leverage this position. In addition, the economic and
of operation, various (regular) consultations are being innovation assignments of the Rotterdam Programme

organised of course with civil society organisations, on Sustainability and Climate Change require tools that
Im making sure I am careful about NGOs, residents associations, and individual
residents. Regular consultations are also held with
will reinforce innovative powers and business develop-
ment. The municipality facilitates this by attracting private
that I am acquiring the keeping the thermostat nature conservation and environmental protection
organisations such as Zuid-Hollandse Milieufederatie,
investment funds (potentially through participation) or by
providing assistance with attracting government funding,
knowledge and skills to set at a reasonable Greenpeace, Stichting Natuur en Milieu and Rotterdams
Milieucentrum. The latter continues to be an important
for instance from European funds.
survive and to pass these temperature, even at work. partner for us in our grassroots contacts with the
Rotterdam community. Exchanging knowledge
on to others. To enhance the sustainability of the existing housing In order to adopt sustainability as a standard in our muni-
stock, agreements are negotiated with housing cipal decisions and actions, we will continue to focus on
Lillith van der Linden associations that will form part of the performance the proper exchange, sharing and distribution of know-
Amin Tsouli agreements to be signed between the municipality ledge. Furthermore, we are actively involved in national
and the housing associations. In the area of water and international partnerships, alliances and network
management, flood management and adaptation to organisations of other cities and local governments. This
climate change, we have the Administrative Coordination means that we are able to learn from other cities while at
Committee on Water Management and Climate the same time exporting our knowledge and the expertise
Change and Rotterdam presides over the Rijnmond- contributed by Rotterdam-based businesses. We do this,
Drechtsteden Area Consultations as part of the national for example, through our presidency of the network we
Delta Programme. Rotterdams contribution to these have set up, Connecting Delta Cities (in which 12 cities
consultative structures is prepared and defined as part of collaborate to address delta issues), our involvement in
the Rotterdam Programme on Sustainability and Climate the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (an alliance of
Change. over 60 large cities across the globe focused on tackling
the consequences of climate change), the Rockefeller
Foundations 100 Resilient Cities Programme and ICLEI
(Local Governments for Sustainability). All of these ini-
tiatives provide Rotterdam with a platform for as well as
access to extra knowledge and resources.
Adapting the Rotterdam Climate Prompted by the priorities as set out in the #Kendoe
municipal programme, the unifying focus driven by the
Initiative RCI will now be changed. The new focus will be on
green growth, innovation, energy efficiency and cleaner
In order to make Rotterdam cleaner, greener and more sources of energy, aimed at reducing pollution for the
sustainable and to ensure a strong economic position in city (cleaner air), improving the competitive position
the future as well, we focus not just on the city but also and attracting new clean technology companies. A
on the port and industrial complex. After all, the port and substantial reduction in CO2 emissions is no longer the
the city of Rotterdam are inextricably linked, both in terms primary and unifying goal, but rather a positive effect
of benefits (such as employment, income, activity and of the projects and measures to be implemented. In
energy) and burdens (think of the environmental footprint addition, Rotterdam will be helping to achieve national
and traffic, for instance). For this reason, the RCI has and European climate objectives. This approach will help
forged an alliance with the Port of Rotterdam Authority, to strengthen the relationship between the city and the
Deltalinqs, the Rotterdam VNO-NCW (Confederation of port, which is necessary as the city and the port still do
Netherlands Industry and Employers) and the province not benefit sufficiently from one another. For instance,
of South Holland, supported by DCMR Environmental the OECD report entitled The Competitiveness of Global
Protection Agency Rijnmond. To the municipality, the Port Cities (2013) concluded that the port of Rotterdam
RCI is an important partner in terms of consultation and is developing as it should be in numerous respects, but
advice on the theme of sustainability in a broad sense. people could benefit more from these developments
within the city boundaries.
Our approach at national and international level is now
firmly on the radar of all tiers of government, NGOs and
knowledge institutions in the field of energy transition,
Clean Tech Delta

sustainable innovation, sustainable mobility and water
management and delta technology. This is helpful in our Whereas efforts to innovate and enhance the When I clean out my We need to be as
discussions with central government, the EU and on a sustainability of the port economy are coordinated by
wider international scale about legislation and regulations the RCI alliance and undertaken in conjunction with wardrobe, most of the considerate as possible
and subsidies to promote sustainability transition. the Port of Rotterdam Authority and Deltalinqs, the
Furthermore, this partnership enables us to attract umbrella organisation for the port and industrial sector clothes I want to throw towards the environment
funds and projects to Rotterdam geared to sustainable in Rotterdam, Clean Tech Delta, plays an important role
innovation. This helps generate additional investment in the development of new clean technology business out are not torn or frayed and nature, but also in what
and, as a result, employment opportunities for the in the city. Clean Tech Delta is an umbrella organisation
Rotterdam region. of commercial companies, research and educational in any way. They deserve we build.
institutions and regional authorities created for the
The partners each have their own vision and purpose of implementing innovative projects in the area a second life, I think,
implementation agenda for sustainability that are of new, green technology. This plays a significant role
coordinated under the umbrella of the RCI and set out in within the pillar of Strong and Innovative Economy. We so I drop them off to be A.N. de Graaf
documents including the Port Vision 2030, the Deltalinqs will bring the RCI and CTD closer together in order to
Energy Forum Programme 2014-2018 and the Rotterdam strengthen the connection between the city and the port recycled or re-worn by
Programme on Sustainability and Climate Change. in these fields.
people who cant afford
quality garments.
Michael Leys
Practical aspects of
9. implementation
Organisation Within the municipal organisation, these activities will be

delegated to the line organisation as far as possible. This
A
t an administrative level, the coordination of and enables us to ensure sustainability is firmly embedded
the responsibility for the programme, including in the organisation. The Managing Director of the Urban
the funds earmarked for the programme, are Development cluster is responsible for implementing the
in the hands of the Councillor responsible for the programme. A programme manager is responsible for the
port, sustainability, mobility and organisation (Dutch daily management.
abbreviation: HDMO). However, the programme concerns
all the portfolios and parts of it will be implemented under
the responsibility of other Councillors. Coordinated by the
Funding
Councillors responsible for HDMO, agreements will be In the municipalitys multi-annual budget, the resources
made on this subject within the Municipal Executive. for funding the activities of the Rotterdam Programme
on Sustainability and Climate Change are spread over
All these activities will be implemented by and for the the years, both in terms of staff costs and tangible costs
benefit of the Rotterdams residential and business arising from facilitating, initiating and setting framework
community. The municipality facilitates, initiates, and sets boundary conditions, as follows:
framework conditions wherever necessary.
Estimated budget in 2015 2016 2017 2018
Mayor and Aldermen

funds for the Rotterdam
Programme on 2,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000
Change
RCI appropriated reserve 2,500,000 1.500,000 500,000 30,000
Rockefeller Contribution
172,000 143,000 0 0
Foundation (resilience)
Miscellaneous 17,000 17,000 16,000 16,000
Total 4,689,000 4,660,000 4,516,000 4,046,000
We have put together these resources to offer an For 2015, information is already available on the following Application of funds Investing in cooperation
incentive to enhance Rotterdams level of sustainability. amounts and subsidies granted: An estimate has been prepared of the distribution of Programme funds are available to Deltalinqs for
For some of the elements described in this programme, available funds over the activities for the entire municipal implementing activities that will contribute to the goals of
the budget serves as an extra for other available The Port of Rotterdam Authority will fund its own term of office, which are clustered into the three principal the Rotterdam Programme on Sustainability and Climate
resources. This applies to the implementation of waste activities performed under the RCI umbrella that will aims of setting the right example, reinforcing activities Change in the port and industrial complex, which will
management tasks, investments in landscaping and contribute to the implementation of the Rotterdam and programme management. jointly fund the Deltalinqs projects in 2015 at an amount
maintenance of green spaces and the implementation Programme on Sustainability and Climate Change. In of 300,000. We proceed on the assumption that we
of the traditional environmental tasks of DCMR terms of tangible costs and employee expenses, this Every year in autumn, a detailed work plan will be will be continuing our partnership with Deltalinqs during
Environmental Protection Agency Rijnmond. The City involves an annual estimate for the next few years prepared, based on the insights gained to date, the current municipal term of office. Decisions on any
Council has set aside a separate budget for initiatives to amounting to over 1.5 million. describing the activities anticipated, the expected results joint financing of projects by the City of Rotterdam will
improve air quality which are also being implemented as and the estimated use of funds in terms of tangible costs be taken from year to year. The commitment on the part
part of the Rotterdam Programme on Sustainability and The Port of Rotterdam Authority has its own air quality and staff costs for the following year. This multi-annual of DCMR Environmental Protection Agency Rijnmond
Climate Change, the size of which will be determined programme and approach to sustainability which are budget is therefore a broad estimate that is updated to the Rotterdam Programme on Sustainability and
during the 2016 budget debate. carefully coordinated with those of the municipality. annually and detailed according to activities. Climate Change is part of the municipal work schedule
The annual budget for these activities over the next and concerns aspects including monitoring, approaching
In addition to the programmes budget, investment credits few years will amount to over 4 million. This involves SMEs, and knowledge support in various projects.
are available for the Green Roofs programme and for measures, for instance, in the field of quayside power, For 2015, this assignment amounts to 350,000. This
developing water storage capacity in public spaces (such degasification, promotion of the use of LNG, rollout of commitment, and therefore the amount of the investment
as water plazas). During the current municipal term of NOx management (nitrogen deposition), etc. with respect to the terms of reference will be redefined
office, the funds available for these purposes amount to from year to year. These amounts are included in the
2.6 million and 6.4 million respectively. 2 Contributions from companies that take part in the table under estimated expenditure.
Deltalinqs Energy Forum, Deltalinqs vehicle for
Third-party contributions and subsidies implementing activities under the RCI. For participation
The implementation of all the activities requires both in the business platforms, the DEF membership, and Estimated expenditure in 2015 2016 2017 2018
public and private investments. For this purpose, we the implementation of specific projects, Deltalinqs
will explicitly endeavour to bring in funding under EU estimates that this annual contribution will amount to
schemes as well as government and provincial funding 1 million. Aim 1
929,000 1,000,000 980,000 870,000
to Rotterdam. We are currently conducting negotiations A green, healthy and resilient city
with the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment on The ELENA (European Local Energy Assistance)
continuing the government contribution to the solution of subsidy granted by the EU for implementing innovative Aim 2
local air quality problems. In addition, we will approach projects to enhance the sustainability of a range of 1,770,000 1,730,000 1,690,000 1,500,000
Cleaner energy at lower costs
certain NGO funds (such as the Rockefeller Foundation school buildings: 400,000 available.
and the European Climate Foundation, who were recently
contacted on the subject). Balance of RCIs Green Deal with the central Aim 3
1,050,000 1,000,000 950,000 850,000
government (2011): 350,000 for Green Buildings A strong and innovative economy
(rolling out the ESCO formula) and 1 million as a
contribution to a steam network. Role model and reinforcing activities
(including participation, communication 490,000 480,000 460,000 426,000
and market exposure, monitoring)
Programme management (4 FTEs) 450,000 450,000 436,000 400,000
Total 4,689,000 4,660,000 4,516,000 4,046,000
2 Data based on preliminary annual account 2014
Communication 1. Providing visible information about the efforts of the
City of Rotterdam and the results achieved.
The strategy behind communication concerning
sustainability and the way it is disseminated builds on 2. Actively involving the community of Rotterdam in the
the knowledge, experiences and results garnered over formulation of and delivery on sustainability aims.
the past year. The emphasis over the next few years will
be on bringing the importance of sustainability home to 3. Encouraging sustainable behaviour by actively
the people of Rotterdam by pointing out the added value presenting a comprehensive set of specific tools to the
of sustainability for Rotterdam at every opportunity and people of Rotterdam, which they can use to make an
by involving the community of Rotterdam in projects. effective personal contribution.
Projects initiated by the City of Rotterdam will, in fact, be
designated as municipal projects rather than RCI projects 4. Generating exposure for the city of Rotterdam as a
to shed more light on municipal efforts and results. sustainable, green world port city and a model delta
city.
In order to communicate consistently about sustainability,
we will be imparting a key message. For the next few 5. Anticipating communication opportunities and
years, we are making the following promise: developments, and responding to current events.
We will continue to invest in sustainability and Measuring and evaluating progress

adaptation to climate change in pursuit of a
healthy and resilient city of Rotterdam for all
those who live and work here. Our objective is The numbers tell the tale. Proper management,

clean air, more green spaces, dry feet, cleaner monitoring and adjustment of the programme as it is
energy at lower costs, and job creation in the being implemented requires adequate information. Are Im teaching teach my At school, we watch
city as well as in the port and industrial complex. we on course to achieve our ambitions? Are we actually
As the largest port city in Europe, we will set an achieving the desired results? Are we achieving the effect son to cycle to school. News for Kids, which
inspiring example to other cities around the world we had hoped to achieve? To answer these questions, we
in the area of innovation, sustainability, and publish the results and effects achieved each year in the teaches us a lot about the
adaptation to climate change as well. Rotterdam Sustainability Monitor. This monitor shows the
current situation for each aim by reference to the main S.J. Valies environment.
indicators and compared with the targets.
We will use this key message during the current
municipal term of office for the strategic positioning of Furthermore, we chart the programmes progress in
Rotterdam as a sustainable city. Specific elements will be management reports. An important element in this Ines Fernandes de Brito
highlighted depending on the context, target group, and respect is the representation of achievements versus
objective. planning, with the focus on two questions:
The Rotterdam Programme on Sustainability and 1. Have we done what we intended to do?
Climate Change is the substantive framework for
communication about and with Sustainable Rotterdam. 2. Where do we stand as far as the use of the estimated
All communication efforts are designed to promote, budget is concerned?
reinforce and accelerate delivery on our objectives and
ambitions.
Proposals for adjustment can be submitted based on the
The communication strategy is based on five principles. outcome.
These principles are reiterated in every programme and
every message about project communication. The five
principles are:
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Making

Our aim for 2030

The sun as a source

Hans Swart Kamar Rahbi

current municipal term of office. importance of municipal attention

- Participation in the innovative sustainability solutions

Promoting biodiversity through tree and shrub

- smart IT applications and self-reliance;

- smart data management and data access.

- The municipality and housing associations will

Activating owner-occupiers to improve the energy-

- Part of this plan is a specific approach for owners

- Residents are informed, activated and facilitated to

- Deploy improvement coaches to encourage

Offering energy scans to SMEs. This scan consists

Taking part in two pilot projects for the so-called

Administration and in the wind energy covenant for

created will be specified in a Wind energy guideline still Benelux tunnel

the wind energy covenant of the Rotterdam Regional

In the period leading up to and including 2018, we will

We will encourage, facilitate and support residents in

We will negotiate agreements with housing

We want to conduct at least two pilot projects for

At least two collective solar energy projects are

Ivar Delgorge A.J. Streur

Promoting CO2 capture at power stations and in

Ensuring that inland waterway vessel engines can be

A safety programme will be implemented in conjunction

against nature. Luis Ramos

Improving the indoor climate of the top 50 worst-

Organisation Within the municipal organisation, these activities will be

Estimated budget in 2015 2016 2017 2018

Mayor and Aldermen

RCI appropriated reserve 2,500,000 1.500,000 500,000 30,000

Miscellaneous 17,000 17,000 16,000 16,000

Total 4,689,000 4,660,000 4,516,000 4,046,000

Programme management (4 FTEs) 450,000 450,000 436,000 400,000

Total 4,689,000 4,660,000 4,516,000 4,046,000

2 Data based on preliminary annual account 2014

We will continue to invest in sustainability and Measuring and evaluating progress

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