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Did you know that we are now only 2000 days out from the 2030 deadline for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? The Arcadis Sustainable Cities report reveals some clear disparities between leading sustainable cities such as #1 Amsterdam and other cities globally.

It's 2,000 days until 2030! This is really not long to achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Arcadis has just released its Sustainable Cities Index 2024 which analyses 100 cities worldwide across four pillars—Planet, People, Progress, and Profit. In Australia, Perth leads the ranking at 25, followed by Melbourne (32), Sydney (33), and Brisbane (38). Although the Australian cities are closely ranked, the value of this report is to reflect on Australian cities performance against their international competitors and to highlight that there is room for improvement. Melbourne comes in at 32. Melbourne score's well in the People pillar and ok for Profit and Progress pillars, but like other Australian cities, the Planet pillar is Melbourne’s weak spot. Time for Australia to get on with the energy transition! Curious? Download the report here:https://okt.to/xuEc2Y #Arcadis #ImprovingQualityOfLife #SCI2024

Excited to see the Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index released for another year; marking 10 years of Arcadis tracking the sustainability performance of 100 global cities. This year the Index measures more metrics and has added a fourth pillar 'Progress' to measure each city against, alongside the pillars of 'Planet', "People' and 'Profit'   While all of the Australian cities fall within the top 40 of the index - Perth (25), Melbourne (32), Sydney (33) and Brisbane (38) - we consistently fall behind under the 'Planet' Pillar. Across all our cities our high energy consumption and reliance on fossil fuels contributed to our relatively poor performance in this pillar, with many European cities surging ahead as they lead the way in Energy Transition. It's time to turbo charge our pathway to energy transition and decarbonisation within our cities! 

For any organisations / sustainability leaders thinking about how to drive forward sustainability goals and transform cities, check out the latest Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024. Where does your city rank?

This is a must read for all of us working on investment and urban development. The latest update of the Arcadis global survey shows how different cities are responding to the growth and sustainability challenges that they face. Fascinating to understand how UK and other European cities compare to global competitors and the difference that HS2 and other rail investments make. #sustainablecities

Today Arcadis publishes the latest update of the Arcadis global survey showing how different cities across the globe are responding to the growth and sustainability challenges that they face. This a must read for those of us involved in or engaged with the urban development and investment. It is illuminating to see how the UK and other European cities compare globally and the impact mobility investment including rail can make a positive impact. #sustainablecities #planetpositivefuture #arcadis

Over the past decade, Arcadis has been researching hundreds of global cities and uncovering the true measure of their sustainability. With just 2,000 days left to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, the insights from our sixth edition of the Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index are more vital than ever. The results are clear. We must act now to forge a resilient, fair, and sustainable world. Find out more here: https://okt.to/3QaH1R #ArcadisSCI24 #SustainableCities #ArcadisSustainableCitiesIndex

The Sustainable Cities Index 2024 is out now! Only 2000 days left... 2000 days to achieve a sustainable future in our cities. -> Check-out some good examples, how cities are ranked and how they have progressed in the last years #ArcadisSCI24 #ArcadisSustainableCitiesIndex #SustainableCities

Today, Arcadis unveils its 2024 Sustainable Cities Index, emphasizing the importance of prosperity beyond profit for cities to flourish. A thriving economy hinges on nurturing both its people and a sustainable natural environment. Explore how your cities are faring in the index here: https://lnkd.in/e7TS2J6p