NetZeroPlanner: A Free Tool To Support European Cities’ Journey to Climate Neutrality

European Cities Are at the Forefront of the European Union’s Response to Climate Change

European cities make up 4% of the EU’s land area but are home to 75% of EU citizens. Cities consume over 65% of the world’s energy and account for more than 70% of global CO2 emissions.

To tackle this challenge, the EU has launched the 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030 mission, mobilising cities to take action now.

NetZeroPlanner: Reaching Your Climate Goals

By using Kausal's expertise in data-driven climate action, NetZeroPlanner offers European cities a streamlined way to manage their climate action plans.

NetZeroPlanner enables European cities to visualise and plan their unique path to climate neutrality. The open-source econometric modelling tool helps monitor emissions, model financial and economic impacts of certain actions, and engage city residents — all in one platform.

Key Benefits of Using NetZeroPlanner

1. No Initial Emissions Data Required

Calculate sustainability investments, costs, and benefits by sector and stakeholder — no prior emissions data needed.

2. Data-Driven Insights

Equip city leaders with actionable data for aligning financial resources with climate objectives.

3. Clear Decarbonisation Roadmaps

Develop a comprehensive, step-by-step roadmap towards 2030 decarbonisation targets.

4. Cost-Benefit Analysis

Assess CAPEX and OPEX for various climate actions to ensure cost-effectiveness.

5. Accurate Progress Monitoring

Track and evaluate emissions reduction progress using clear and measurable metrics.

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NetZeroCities Empowers Cities to Tackle Climate Initiatives

The Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe programmes, the European Green Deal, and other EU policies drive European Member States toward ambitious climate goals:

• A 55% reduction in emissions by 2030
• Completing climate neutrality by 2050

The EU’s Mission, 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030 initiative aims to ensure that 100 selected European cities reach climate neutrality by 2030, setting a model for other cities to achieve this goal by 2050.

NetZeroCities, an EU-funded project, supports Europe and its cities in meeting climate neutrality goals and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It aims to assist cities in overcoming the current structural, institutional, and cultural barriers they face.

NetZeroCities also provides cities with tools, resources, and expert guidance through a service-oriented platform that is accessible through an online portal.

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Join Our Journey to Climate Neutrality with NetZeroPlanner

NetZeroPlanner empowers cities to take meaningful action on climate change while setting an example for others to follow.

With NetZeroPlanner, cities can effectively monitor their progress toward ambitious emission targets, model their climate strategies' financial and economic impacts, and create clear roadmaps for decarbonisation. By leveraging real-time data, cities can refine their approaches, ensuring their actions align with the needs of their citizens and contribute positively to the global effort against climate change.