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Environment Dimension KPIs: Review of Data

The second U4SSC KPIs dimension is Environment. This dimension includes the sub-dimensions of
Environment and Energy. The Environment sub-dimension covers a range of indicators classified according
to categories, some of which can also be found in the first (Economy) dimension. The KPIs include those for
air quality, water and sanitation, waste, environmental quality, and public space and nature. They aim to
assess the use of ICTs in supporting urban environmental services and improving the overall environmental
quality in cities.
The Energy sub-dimension includes all KPIs that report on energy. These KPIs aim to assess the use of
renewable and sustainable sources of energy, as well as the city’s energy-efficiency and energy- reduction
measures. This dimension examines the level of ICT integration in supporting environmental sustainability
and energy efficiency. These KPIs also provide a key baseline for future comparison, because achieving an
efficient use of resources via ICTs will be fundamental to Mashhad’s long-term environmental sustainability,
and that of every other aspiring smart sustainable city.

The following diagram summarizes Mashhad’s KPI performance detailing the categories within the
Environment dimension against the current U4SSC benchmarks.

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