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12 most sustainable cities in the world

Sustainable Cities Index 2018

According to the index of sustainable cities launched in 2018 by Arcadis, these are the 12 most sustainable cities in the world:

                           

What requirements do these cities meet that make them position in the ranking of sustainable cities?

The three pillars of sustainability are: People, Planet and Profitability.

People

It reflects social mobility, quality and life opportunities. The metrics used to measure this sub-index in a city are:

         

Planet

It describes the management of energy, pollution and emissions. The metrics used to measure this sub-index in a city are:

           

Profitability

Evaluate the business ecosystem and economic performance.

         

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