By 2050, Amsterdam is a city without waste, with a very small footprint, where we have less need for resources, where the prosperity and well-being of all is a priority. A fully circular city, good for the economy, good for the environment, good for people at home and abroad.
Sustainable Amsterdam
Caring for our natural resources together
The city of Amsterdam is taking short and long-term measures to achieve this:
In 2030, Amsterdam will…
- Grant access to vehicles emission free only
- Move towards a climate neutral, fully sustainable organisation
- Have 80% of household connected to electricity from solar and wind power
- Have been reduced non-critical short-cycle products by 100%
- Use 50% less primary raw materials
- Will have 55% less CO2 emissions
In 2040, Amsterdam will be…
- Natural gas free
In 2050, Amsterdam will…
- Be climate adaptive
- Use all suitable roofs for solar energy generation
- Be climate neutral
- Be fully circular – everything produced and consumed will be reusable
For more information from the City of Amsterdam, visit their sustainability policy website page.