Named the greenest city on the planet.
Top 5 Swiss Zurich ahead of Singapore, Stockholm, Vienna and London, as well as head of the planetary rating, which rates the environmental factors of energy, pollution and emissions into the environment.
The city topped the ranking of Sustainable Cities Index from Arcadis, a consulting company, overcome competition 99 largest cities in the world, which were evaluated using 32 criteria spanning three aspects: people, planet and benefits.
Rating compilers appreciated the contribution of the city authorities in preserving the environment, investing in renewable energy sources and focus on energy efficiency.
Impressed with the plan to create by 2050 the 2000 watt society. To the planned time energy consumption in the city is only 2 kW per capita. In the world this figure is recognized as a sustainable level of energy consumption.
