Industrialists Informed: Carbon Footprint Calculations and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
In the issue of the Sanayi Gazetesi (Industry Newspaper) dated September 30 - October 6, 2024 (Issue No. 697), a significant awareness meeting was reported under the "Sustainability" section. The meeting was organized by the Istanbul Anatolian Side Organized Industrial Zone (İAYOSB) and CO₂ Manager, focusing on carbon footprint calculations and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), aiming to raise awareness among industrialists.
Purpose and Scope of the Meeting
The meeting addressed the effects of carbon emissions, one of the leading causes of global warming, on industrialists. A detailed discussion took place on the importance of calculating carbon footprints and how this affects sustainability and economic competitiveness. Organized by İAYOSB and CO₂ Manager, the event provided practical information to industrialists on how to calculate carbon footprints while emphasizing the need for a transition to more sustainable production methods.
Sustainability and Carbon Footprint Reduction
Can Avşar, Environmental Protection and Control Unit Manager at İAYOSB and Environmental Engineer, pointed out the increasing obligation for businesses to reduce their carbon footprints due to rising regulations and consumer demands. Avşar stated that the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism aims to impose additional taxes on the import of carbon-intensive products, pushing industrialists towards more sustainable production methods. He also provided detailed information on the processes of measuring, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas emissions within the framework of the ISO 14064-1 standard.
Economic Competitiveness and Environmental Sustainability
Another critical topic of the meeting was the impact of reducing carbon emissions on economic competitiveness. The event, organized by İAYOSB and CO₂ Manager, emphasized the need for industrialists to adopt environmentally friendly production methods while maintaining business continuity. Speakers included Haki Yavuz from Ethic Metal, Osman Nuri Dede, and Utku Korkmaz. Practical examples of carbon footprint calculations were presented to the industrialists, highlighting how such initiatives strengthen steps toward sustainability. Konuşmacılar arasında Ethic Metal’den Haki Yavuz, Osman Nuri Dede ve Utku Korkmaz da yer aldı. Özellikle sanayicilere karbon ayak izi hesaplaması konusunda pratik örnekler sunularak, bu tür organizasyonların sanayicilerin sürdürülebilirlik yolunda attıkları adımları güçlendirdiği ifade edildi.
Raising Awareness Among Industrialists
The well-attended meeting provided a vital platform for encouraging industrialists to adapt to environmentally friendly production processes. Reducing carbon emissions and adopting environmentally conscious production methods are crucial for both environmental sustainability and economic competitiveness. These kinds of events are expected to raise awareness among industrialists and encourage them to take necessary actions toward sustainability.
In conclusion, the awareness meeting organized by İAYOSB and CO₂ Manager laid the groundwork for industrialists to take significant steps towards reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability.