In 2023, Stockholm was the most environmentally friendly city worldwide according to the Global Power City Index (GCPI), with 228.7 points. Copenhagen followed with 224.2 points, while Geneva came third with 217.6. Nine out of the ten top cities are located in Europe or Australia, while Vancouver is the only North American city within the top 10 with a score of 189.8.
The criteria taken into consideration include, among others, sustainability, air quality and comfort, and urban environment.
Leading cities worldwide according to the Global Power City Index (GCPI) in environment category in 2023
The Global Power City Index (GPCI) provides a ranking of global cities based on the following criteria: economy, research and development, cultural interaction, livability, environment, and accessibility. It is an assessment of city's power to attract people, businesses and capital from all over the world.
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