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KPI Dimension 2: Environment

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 Valencia’s long-term
environmental sustainability, and that of and every other aspiring smart sustainable city.

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

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