A GPC-based framework for urban carbon footprint: a community-scale case study from Turkey

YURTSEVER Ö., Özil E.

International Journal of Global Warming, vol.37, no.4, pp.325-345, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1504/ijgw.2025.150231
  • Journal Name: International Journal of Global Warming
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, INSPEC
  • Page Numbers: pp.325-345
  • Keywords: GPC, greenhouse gas emissions, neighbourhood-based approach, sustainability, sustainable development, sustainable urban development, Turkey, urban carbon footprint
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Assessing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for local governments is important for sustainable development. This study develops a GHG inventory for a mid-sized Turkish county, using standardised principles and Turkey-specific emission factors based on the global protocol for community-scale GHG inventories (GPC). The research focuses on residential stationary energy consumption and examines neighbourhood-level energy usage patterns. The study presents mitigation strategies, highlighting that improved insulation in residential buildings can reduce energy use by 10%. It contributes to the literature by offering insights into the spatial distribution of urban GHG emissions and the effectiveness of localised mitigation strategies.