A new study has ranked 25 of Europe’s capitals on 10 green factors to reveal the continent’s most eco-friendly capital cities.
From low levels of air pollution to vast green spaces, which capital cities are leading the way when it comes to their eco-friendliness? Below you will find highlights from the new study from comparethemarket.
Europe’s Top 10 Greenest Capitals:
- Vienna, Austria
- Bern, Switzerland
- Helsinki, Finland
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Oslo, Norway
- Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
- Berlin, Germany
- Ljubljana, Slovenia
London, UK came in at 13, ranking badly for congestion and water quality, but ranking highly for its cycling lanes (km) and the % of people who take public transport.
The Best City For Each Green Factor:
- Low air pollution: Dublin, Ireland
- Water quality: Vienna, Austria
- CO2 emissions: Vienna, Austria
- Public transport: Berlin, Germany
- Congestion: Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Cycle paths: Vienna, Austria
- Green spaces: Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Quality of life: Bern, Switzerland
To view the research in full, click here.
