Greenhouse gas emissions in the city in 2017 (preliminary figures) decrease by 1.3% compared to the previous year

　Greenhouse gas emissions (preliminary figures) from Yokohama city area in 2017 decreased by 1.3% from the previous year to 18.64 million tons-CO2. Factors for the decrease from the previous fiscal year include a decrease in energy consumption due to energy conservation efforts by citizens and businesses, and a decrease in the power emission factor. Going forward, in cooperation with citizens and businesses, we will continue to promote energy saving and renewable energy, and reduce greenhouse gases to realize Zero Carbon Yokohama.