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

YURTSEVER Ö., Özil E.

International Journal of Global Warming, cilt.37, sa.4, ss.325-345, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 37 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1504/ijgw.2025.150231
  • Dergi Adı: International Journal of Global Warming
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, INSPEC
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.325-345
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: GPC, greenhouse gas emissions, neighbourhood-based approach, sustainability, sustainable development, sustainable urban development, Turkey, urban carbon footprint
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.