Vienna Focuses on Circular Economy

The fourth edition of the "Vienna Green Economy Report" was presented at a press conference on Tuesday and aims to show that the city and Viennese companies generate value creation with infrastructure and technology projects while simultaneously reducing emissions. By 2040, the city of Vienna aims to be climate neutral.

"Vienna is a Pioneer"

"Vienna is a pioneer in measures for climate protection and against climate change," said Vienna's Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ). The CO2 emissions per capita in the city are half as high as the Austrian average. The city sets a "good example" in waste management, as since 2009 all residual waste in the city has been thermally processed to generate heat and electricity. "It makes sense to use waste recycling within the framework of the circular economy," said Ludwig.

There are large projects in Vienna, particularly in the construction industry, which are obvious, said Vienna Chamber of Commerce President Walter Ruck. However, the many small projects are more important because "there must be a penetration of the entire economy to make it clear that ecology can also be a business."

(APA/Red)

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