Carbon Emissions Reporting
Sakarya University monitors and reports its carbon emissions in accordance with internationally recognized greenhouse gas accounting standards. The University’s greenhouse gas inventory is prepared following the principles of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard. Emissions are calculated using activity-based data such as fuel consumption for heating, electricity consumption and institutional operations, ensuring consistency, transparency and comparability.
Detailed information on the University’s carbon emissions inventory and methodology is available at:
Total Carbon Footprint
Sakarya University calculates and reports its greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard. Emissions are categorized under Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 to provide a transparent and comprehensive inventory of the University’s carbon footprint.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Scope (2025)
| Emission Scope | Description | Total (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from on-site fuel combustion and institution-owned vehicles | 1,693.69 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity and energy consumption | 0* |
| Scope 1 + Scope 2 | Combined direct and indirect energy-related emissions | 1,694 tCO₂e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions associated with activities not owned or directly controlled by the University | 85 |
*Sakarya University has contributed to its sustainability efforts through the use of I-REC certification.
The Scope 1 + Scope 2 total emissions of 1,694 tCO₂e represent the University’s direct and energy-related indirect greenhouse gas emissions for the reporting year.
Calculation Methodology
Greenhouse gas emissions are calculated using activity-based data, including fuel consumption, electricity use and other operational indicators, combined with relevant emission factors. The methodology follows internationally recognised greenhouse gas accounting principles to ensure transparency, consistency and comparability of results across reporting periods.
The institutional inventory includes the following emission sources:
Scope 1
• Fuel consumption for heating in campus facilities
• Enterprise-owned vehicle fleet operations
Scope 2
• Electricity consumption across campus facilities
Scope 3
• Non-corporate-owned vehicle emissions (commuting and transportation)
• Water consumption
• Domestic waste generation and management
Public Reporting and Verification
The University publishes its greenhouse gas emissions inventory openly through this platform to ensure transparency and public accessibility of sustainability performance data. The data are consistent with the principles of internationally accepted reporting standards.
