APEX: An Investment Planning App for Cities
IDENTIFY INVESTMENTS
suitable for green
financing
DEVELOP STRATEGIES
for the long-term
(e.g., climate action plans)
ASSESS AND TRACK
the performance of
your city
APEX – Advanced Practices for Environmental Excellence in Cities
APEX harnesses the insights from advanced green practices around the world to show what these practices mean for your city, based on your local context.
“We had already worked closely with stakeholders to develop a future vision for our city, including developing a list of actions to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to climate change. Utilization of IFC’s APEX tool enabled us to quantify our vision—both in terms of environmental impact and cost—and explore policies and investments to drive implementation. We now have a better understanding of what it will take to reach our sustainability goals, and financing models that could help us get there.”
- Is'haaq Akoon, Senior Manager Climate Change at City of Ekurhuleni
How Are Cities Using APEX?
EKURHULENI, SOUTH AFRICA
Developing a Green City Action Plan to Achieve Sustainability Targets
The Ekurhuleni Green City Action Plan identifies 20+ actions across the four APEX sectors. APEX was used to show it is possible to achieve ambitious climate and resource goals with complementary policies and investment actions. Policies and investments work in tandem to maximize benefits.
Green City Action Plan Pathway
Green Investment Potential
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM
Helping the City Solve Pressing Issues While Managing Climate Impact
In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, APEX was used to zoom into the transportation sector. Policy and investment actions were identified to increase the use of public transportation while reducing individual vehicle travel.
Public Transportation Goal
Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to increase the capacity of the public transportation system to meet 25-30% of total travel demand, up from 4% currently
Annual Vehicle Travel Reduced (Million Kilometers)
ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN
Identifying Low-Cost, Impactful Policies, Planning Measures and Investments
In Almaty, Kazakhstan, APEX was used to identify and prioritize potential investments based on costs, energy and carbon savings, and feasibility, creating a pipeline for future climate financing, e.g., green bonds and green loans.
25% LESS
ENERGY USE
- Green Building Codes
- Finance Energy Efficiency Retrofits
- Rooftop Solar PVs
- District Heating Improvements
22% LESS
PRIVATE TRAVEL
- Increase Density Around Transit Nodes
- Congestion Charging and/or Quotas For Car Registrations
- Increase Electric Buses and Bus Routes
- BRT, LRT, and MRT
23% LESS
SOLID WASTE
- Improve Recycling Infrastructure
- Composting Facility for Food and Other Organics
- Improve Waste Collection to Managed Landfill
- Landfill Gas Capture
25% LESS
WATER USE
- Upgrading Inefficient Water Fittings
- Increase Water Tariff
- Harvest Recycled Rainwater
- Reduce Water Delivery Loss
Position Your City as a Magnet for Green Investment and Green Jobs
GLOBAL VISIBILITY
as a globally competitive, climate-smart city. Brand your city as a desirable place to live, work and visit.
CREATE NEW Jobs
and export green products, processes and services. Catalyze green economic growth.
ATTRACT FINANCING
through the green bond market, green loans, and improvement in your city’s creditworthiness.
BOOST LOCAL PRIDE
and evoke a sense of belonging. Generate momentum to improve sustainability in your city.
Does Your City Qualify for Focused IFC Support?
- Is your city on a high-growth trajectory in an emerging market, with pressing infrastructure needs across sectors?
- Are you part of the city leadership, a political decision-maker, or a technical staff in charge of climate change mitigation or natural resource management?
- Is your city committed to sustainable development, reducing carbon emissions, and improving quality of life for residents?