1. Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

Green city

The Green Deal's goal for environmental and climate affairs.

Reykjavík City aims to become carbon-neutral by 2040 and adapt to climate change in an environmentally friendly and humane way.

  • Travel is greener with changes in travel habits and the switch to renewable energy in transportation
  • The need for travel has decreased due to improved digital and automated services and more basic services available locally
  • Waste generation has been reduced
  • The circular economy is here to stay
  • There is an increased focus on eco-friendly buildings and reduced energy consumption
  • Operations, purchasing, and services of Reykjavík City are greener and more automated

Actions under the goal

The table below contains actions; more information can be accessed by clicking the "action title" in the table.
Action name Status Completion Updated Departments
Digitalization of Building Commissioner applications In progress 2025 July 2024 Department of Environment & Planning
Department of Service & Innovation
Energy transition for the city's vehicle fleet In progress 2024 July 2024 Department of Environment & Planning
Environmentally certified City buildings In progress 2025 July 2024 Department of Environment & Planning
Equitable transition in climate change initiatives In progress 2025 July 2024 Department of Environment & Planning
Human Rights & Democracy Office
Assessment of greenhouse gas emissions from land use Not started 2024 July 2024 Department of Environment & Planning
Climate Agreement - European Cooperation on Carbon-Neutral and Smart Cities 2030 In progress 2030 July 2024 Department of Environment & Planning
Green transportation In progress 2030 July 2024 Department of Environment & Planning
Eco-industrial park at Álfsnes In progress 2023 July 2024 Department of Environment & Planning
Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer
Circular focus - Sorting and collection of organic waste Completed 2023 January 2024 Department of Environment & Planning
Green buildings In progress 2030 July 2024 Department of Environment & Planning
Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer
Reduced food waste in Reykjavík City cafeterias In progress 2025 July 2024 Dept. of Human Resources & Work Environments
Department of Welfare
Department of Education & Youth
SPARCS In progress 2024 July 2024 Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer